I agree that sometimes outlines can stifle creativity; however, I do think they can be useful in keeping timelines straight and things of that...
I say kill him. If he's boring you, he's probably boring everyone else, too. It will make for a nice surprise for the reader and it doesn't seem...
Thanks guys! It is crazy and a bit overwhelming. I'm going to need to take a nice long break before diving into the second draft, but it's all...
I just passed 70,000 words...which is also the furthest I've ever gotten. It's quite exciting!
I find it's easiest to not plan by the day, but to set a date that I want to hit a certain word count by. For example, instead of saying I want to...
l live in Chicago so I'll give my thoughts... 1. Winter is awful and there is no spring. The only reason people move to Chicago is for the...
I'd have to agree that no one can give you an exact number not to exceed, but be careful. There are times I have put books down because I'm just...
Have you ever read anything by Phillipa Gregory? She writes historical fiction that always circles around a love story, and she sells, and sells,...
I'd have to say I agree. If you keep sidetracking, perhaps the better story lies with where your mind wants to go rather than where you're telling...
I'm similar in that I can't start a story unless I start from the beginning. I don't think it's so terrible. However, I did go through a phase...
I think it would be more successful if the entire novel wasn't written that way, but part of it...even most of it would be preferable. Personally,...
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I wouldn't say that you've done too much damage. The issue many people would probably have is that a lot of times, with an ending like that, the...
I am in agreement with you in that I think I should get over my anger and forgive them. I've tried so so hard. I just can't do it...not yet....
I agree wholeheartedly. Sure, it may be fun as a writer, but as a reader...no way.
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