I don't have any facts but my opinion is that in a fast world, people skip the additional parts of a book that's why I think that unless the...
This breaks the fourth wall, if your an omnipotent narrator, you're impartial and what the hell is a quantum machine! Very good twist! Not to...
Technically there is, at least if there is beginning/middle/end and there seems to be character motivation. A simple idea is probably better and...
When was the last time you read a prologue or preface? I think most readers may skip this part anyway. Only put it if people wouldn't understand...
I would say outline and stick to the conventions of the genre, it will give you a better chance of getting published. Editors want something they...
Have you seen the movie 'Throw Manna From The Train'? It's basically a spoof of 'Strangers On A Train'. When the tutor in TMFTT goes in to 'kill'...
1. Come up with a plot (the most difficult and elusive part) 2. Write down a list of scenes in a rough order, usually the ones I can visualise...
I struggle with plot and it seems several other aspiring authors do too. It's definitely unethical to steal an existing plot but is it ILLEGAL in...
The heliocraft Marianna bought whirred as it took to the air. Silver blades stretched out like giant wings, disappearing over the horizon....
First off, can I seriously pull off the "Twins run in the family" stunt? Second, how common/uncommon are twins? Third, should I use identical...
Exactly! ^^ Also wanting to start a new life and keep a secret are quite major goals in themselves.
This character is a villain really, so it would help to have either a good MC or foil to fight against otherwise it's not so much a story as a...
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