"Kill your babies" is an expression I hadn't heard before. But it definitely makes sense. Your characters have to "live" their own lives, and...
Hey, I've wondered this myself frequently. As the majority of people have said, if it sounds correct aloud, you've probably got it. But I will...
I can't think of one single job that trumps all others for writers. Any one job can work, or a host of jobs can bring experience. Most likely...
I struggle with this as well, even mentioning it here in the forums last week. People posted some great thoughts as to how to let your characters...
I would suggest looking into a literary agent to get your book published if you want to be published traditionally. I haven't read through this...
I believe that the writing should reflect the character. Personally, I don't swear, it's vulgar. But my character's aren't all me, they have...
Agreed reviloennik. Stories become so much better when there is an unexpected ending, or even one that you might understand to be the best...
I look at the screen, I think just because I like the challenge of not seeing the keyboard. Makes me feel like I've accomplished some awesome...
What makes you feel great about stories? For me it's the realism, the background, where you can really sit back and immerse yourself in...
I'm hearing a lot of good thoughts I hadn't considered. Maybe as I write more and plan less, this will iron itself out through personal...
Thanks for the feedback, as I begin to write they will definitely become more independent and dynamic. I suppose what I have always wanted to do...
Over the past year and a half, as I've started organizing my ideas slowly and over time, I've realized how hard it is to keep my character's...
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