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    I'm feeling a bit distressed about this

    ChickenFreak makes a good point: there are as many writing styles as there are writers. If feedback early in the writing process helps you, then,...
    Post by: mrieder79, May 6, 2019 in forum: The Art of Critique
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    I'm feeling a bit distressed about this

    If you start editing before your finish the book, odds are you are going to have to go back and re-edit the already edited stuff again because...
    Post by: mrieder79, May 5, 2019 in forum: The Art of Critique
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    Introducing main characters too late?

    Finish the book before editing. Finish the book before editing. Finish the book before editing. Finish the book before editing. Unless you have...
    Post by: mrieder79, Apr 30, 2019 in forum: Plot Development
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    When do I tell the audience the age of my characters?

    Birthdays are big with kids. They look forward to them or remember them. That's an in. Also, school is a big deal. Everyone's always asking kids...
    Post by: mrieder79, Apr 30, 2019 in forum: Character Development
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    The Writers Block Thread

    TECHNIQUES OF THE SELLING WRITER helped me a lot. I strongly recommend reading it if you are struggling with the craft aspect of writing.
    Post by: mrieder79, Apr 24, 2019 in forum: General Writing
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    Sci-Fi/Cyberpunk Anti-Terrorist team of Misfits

    I'd read it if the characters are solid and the plot is intriguing. Good stakes. Good motivations. Good villain and I'm in.
    Post by: mrieder79, Apr 20, 2019 in forum: Character Development
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    The Point of View questions thread

    It doesn't have to be the first person mentioned, although it should be clear. I can think of reasons to make the POV character different than the...
    Post by: mrieder79, Apr 16, 2019 in forum: Character Development
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    Afraid Of Loosing My Creative Hunger, Dont Know What To Do

    Hi OP, not sure if you're still following this, but I'll tell you that I'm tired at least 50% of the time I'm writing (I snag a few minutes in the...
    Post by: mrieder79, Apr 10, 2019 in forum: Novels
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    Query Letter Lit Sci-fi query - joy and robots

    Is literary sci-fi a thing? Should I call it that? I've never heard of it. I'd just call it sci-fi. That's what it is. Is my personal line at...
    Post by: mrieder79, Apr 10, 2019 in forum: Query & Cover Letter Critique
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    Query Letter Help

    This query is very confusing. This is primarily becuase there is no central conflict clearly defined in the first paragraph. Without a...
    Post by: mrieder79, Apr 7, 2019 in forum: Query & Cover Letter Critique
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    Do you make maps?

    I've never done it, but my current book is set in a very small area. I've started off writing with lots of landmark references and it's obvious...
    Thread by: mrieder79, Mar 26, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: Setting Development
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    Sample Novel Query

    Im decidedly amateur, but I'll be happy to give you an opinion.
    Post by: mrieder79, Mar 26, 2019 in forum: Query & Cover Letter Critique
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    Amazing Opportunity for Authors at Public Libraries

    That's really cool. I'll check that out. Thanks for the info.
    Post by: mrieder79, Mar 24, 2019 in forum: The Art of Critique
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    Query Letter

    go to queryshark for a comprehensive discussion on how to query. It will help a lot.
    Post by: mrieder79, Mar 23, 2019 in forum: Query & Cover Letter Critique