I recently came across an article (I can't remember where, for the life of me!) about the domination of white people in stories. Most of the...
Hi! My name is Jamie and I am a young girlie!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE reading and writing and have been looking for a decent writing forum for a...
Was hoping someone could offer some advice. Is there a word count that is too long for a short story? I can't seem to write a...
Okay, so very brief rundown of my story: Teen girl who doesn't get along with her family is spending the summer with her great-aunt, who she does...
Hi everyone - first time here. summarising and paraphrasing - I need some clarification on what is considered `fair use` for my book. I`m...
Okay, I know some writers who just plot out their book as detailed as possible... others who just let it happen as it happens. What kind of writer...
What is your opinion on graphic writing? Be it sex or intense violence, is there a line you like to draw? I tend to make scenes as graphic as...
Do any of you go through any process to copyright your poetry? I know as soon as you create a poem it has the copyright law protecting it, but do...
Are you a published writer and have a book that is available for purchase? List it here! Tell us, show us! Make it known! And if you like (and the...
I thought of this story the other night and have been working on it. I know my grammar and I've always believed it's been my "life's purpose" to...
Hi, my name is Charlotte Duckett. My website is as follows: charlotteduckett.wordpress.com This entire forum looks strange and confusing to me!...
Now as I try to get back in my creative writing curve, I'm trying to decide what should and should not be written about. For example: The...
If you are reading this, then you are too close to your screen. Ah, you smiled... If you didn't, force one. Please. I am Mordred. I am an avid...
I don't know how to squeeze my book into a single genre. Its a mixture of fantasy, horror and romance. Its all three genres, but I can't tell...
By any chance, can someone here recommend me a publishings in England that mostly deal with fiction writers? Fantasy, adventure... And, does it...
I'm halfway through my novel (55,000 words) and I've written everything so far in past tense (he said, we went etc.) BUT I've been thinking a lot...
Things to keep on mind... a) I'm not going to publish this book traditionally, for a variety of reasons (namely that it's too long). b) ...so...
I thought I'd post this thread a bit earlier than usual since the holidays are coming up. I want to make sure we have enough time to nominate...
Hi sorry i havent written on here for a while I've been quite busy. But I've got a quick question. When writting my first book would it be ok to...
I am currently nearing the end of the first draft of my first novel. Nearing completion has raised some fresh concerns with me surrounding my...
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