Hi, I just read all the postings again and I really appreciate the feedback. My goal is to avoid any and all references to units when possible. As...
Hi, Several years ago when I began thinking seriously about writing a novel, I spent some creative time reflecting on a particular setting. A...
Hi, I imagine an American or British author could create all sorts of names that do not sound 'western' that has the phonemes and cadence in...
My burden is self-imposed. I could give up on writing but I really want to tell a story. Lacking the skills is a bit frustrating. For the moment...
@SuperVenom, Having fun is probably a good point to remember. Writing is still a burden to me. I must confess, fictional writing is a new creative...
Cogito, Retiring a fully-developed character must be very difficult for authors. This may explain why some stories jump ahead five to twenty...
Hi, If you're writing fiction here is one idea that comes to mind. One way to use religion if you have a specific character in mind is to...
Hi, I needed an ancient name for a creature similar to a velocirapor. I found two ancient Hebrew words: taphar (claw) and koach (small reptile)....
Thanks for the tips. I particularly like the idea of showing how much effort was involved in lifting or carrying the container. In fact, the...
Hi, I took my wife's advice and revisited my 2,500 word short story. I spent three hours this afternoon and focused on describing what I was...
Hi, I've been working on a concept for a novel for over a month. I've had the 'great idea' for about three years. I decided it was time to do...
Hi, Thanks for the warm welcome. I was made aware of this site via a Google search. I was looking up the use of an exclamation point. Sure...
Hi, Thanks for all the thoughts. I've read a lot of the Bible before so I'm familiar with things like cubits, spans, omers, etc. I looked into a...
Hi, You're right about the potential of getting bogged down and not getting any writing completed. I've got nine days off from work now, and...
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