I think to achieve a truly "unhappy" ending, you must first work to make the reader absolutely on the side of your protagonist. Otherwise it'll be...
At the most basic level, the way I think of it is this: If it's not important to the plot, or if it does not contribute to the character, leave it...
There are actually some useful non-fiction books out there with anecdotal stories of patients and their experiences with therapists. Almost...
Exactly. It just reiterates the prejudiced notions that most people have, I mean even using terms such as 'insanity', or 'madness', although it...
I think the ;-) indicated that she meant no malice :D I'm curious as to why you have chosen this topic to write about, I would have a look...
I think that comparing ourselves to others in general can have VERY discouraging results... a friend's job, a sibling's relationship... And...
I stand corrected. Wow, she died aged 80...
It would. Plainly, because female pirates historically have all masqueraded as men.
Also, when you say 'middle ages', what time period are you talking about? I'm not a history buff, but a pirate from the Crusades is worlds apart...
What was it for you personally that you loved about the character? Figure that out, and flesh out the details from there (avoiding any references...
I usually have some image or situation that haunts me for a long while before I get to writing it, and I have been known to change the main...
Couldn't have put it better myself :)
How about a parasite lodging its larvae somewhere in the brain, I have read about some species that cause various stages of paralysis, but cannot...
I just wanted to say good luck with everything, I too know from experience the difficulty there is with balancing mental health issues, and the...
Hi, from a fellow Aussie! I'm in Sydney though... Welcome!! Bwahaha :D I've seen them on neighbours more often than in real life!
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