I agree with those who say don't push it. I think it is great that she loves reading so much and telling stories, both are things a lot of...
Invest in a good encyclodpedia of animals and have a good look through. You will find something you will never have thought of, and then you've...
I like the idea as using an 'eating scene' to bring in a bit of comic relief, very Shakespearian hehe. I think it only really works however is if...
I think if you spoke to a non-writer about this they would indeed think you were crazy! However, this is similar to a thread I was just reading,...
Yeah, I like the idea of the hero and villain not meeting til later - perhaps living separate lives and eventually cross each others' paths. Do...
Absolutely I agree, there are many great books where the protagonist is almost unlikeable - for example in one of Orwells' books Keep the...
I think that everyday bodily needs and functions need only be mentioned in passing or not at all unless it a) develops the plot or b) helps...
I think it's an incredibly good sign that you are getting so attached to your characters - if you believe in them then the readers will. If...
I would say keep chapters as short as you can; with longer chapters you run the risk of losing the attention of your reader. Longer chapters also...
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