If you're writing historical fiction, you can change the weather if you want to. Some historical fiction writers have more fact than fiction, but...
As far as map making goes, I've always enjoyed drawing maps for fantasy worlds even before I have a story in mind for them. I think if you want...
If you're writing for a recent market trend, keep in mind that by the time your book is published, that trend might already have faded away.
Many books/movies use real historical characters while taking artistic liberty with the actual events of their lives. Spartacus comes to mind,...
Even if your uncle wasn't interested in your work in itself, from what you said about him I'm sure he wouldn't want to be the reason that you lost...
I don't really have any pet peeves when it comes to an authors writing style, unless its something that very noticeable. I do however have a...
Time travel would probably be my first choice, shapeshifting would be my second though.
Would the people who know you generally say you are funny person? If so, your humour should naturally come out in your writing as well. However,...
One thing that wasn't mentioned yet is that when you are preparing to sit down and write, turn off your internet. Some people find it too easy to...
You're not worrying too much. I think there is a fine line between not enough information and too much. If you give too little, your readers...
Tough question. If you want to avoid similarities between your books, you will probably have to avoid reading them. However, since you've...
For me, its the creation process that I love. Creating characters, building worlds, and having a story come to life in my mind is the best part....
It all depends on how fast you type and how well you know what you're going to be typing. If you're a quick typist and you have a clear idea of...
Personally, its never fun to have the main character of a novel reading die (because you've become attached to them) but I certainly understand...
I think I fall somewhere in the middle. In school I always loved creative writing and did it often, and I read a lot as well. Its only been in...
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