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Aspring crime fiction writer

Hi all, I've been dying to write a crime series novel for years, have ideas galore and have spent some time researching real life police...

Thread by: writer.emma, Jun 3, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: New Member Introductions

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I'm writing a YA with a female MC

I recently read a blog that stated that boys in middle school (and high school, but I'm writing more for middle school) don't like to read books...

Thread by: funkybassmannick, Apr 13, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: Character Development

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Developing Character's Childhood

I want to show my readers what my main character's childhood was like to explain more who she is the way she is. the problem is keeping it...

Thread by: SerenaYasha, Feb 8, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: Character Development

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Source of Conflict

So, I'm in need of some help here. I'm working on a story, but I'm having some trouble putting together a conflict. I've got characters, setting,...

Thread by: Honorius, Jan 28, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Not sure if this goes here. . .

I have an idea to pitch. Or rather, my brother does. He has to write a short story for a comp class, and as he often does, he's going completely...

Thread by: R-e-n-n-a-t, Dec 9, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Hello All

Hi Everyone, I have been writing on and off for a number of years. Recently I have been productive and investing more time into my writing. I...

Thread by: jturner, Nov 13, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: New Member Introductions

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Help me think of a name for a antihero/superhero?

Hi, I'm currently in the works on writing a superhero graphic novel with many characters and such, but I am stuck on creating a name for my...

Thread by: Xanatos, Nov 12, 2010, 23 replies, in forum: Character Development

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Punctuation in dialogue - colons, semi-colons or something else?

I am writing my first novel and have read a great deal on punctuating dialogue but I haven't found anything that helps with the dialogue on my...

Thread by: Ruth Jacobs, Sep 11, 2010, 19 replies, in forum: Word Mechanics

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Fictional Slang

Hey everyone, I'm new to the forums and so far it looks like it could be a really helpful resource / community. I'm currently working on...

Thread by: Blips, Aug 14, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: Word Mechanics

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Hello - What to do with a query?

Hi everyone! I've been a writer since I was a kid -it's the most natural thing in the world for me to tell stories. I finally got the courage to...

Thread by: frygurl, Apr 26, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: New Member Introductions

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Suggestions?

Hello, well, I am having some problems creating a plot. My story is based on these six kids, on the run from these evil freaks that are mainly...

Thread by: Namixx, Oct 7, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Will this ever work?

Does this sound like a good story? This is the synopsis. It is about genetically altered humans. Please give me lots of ideas I need lots of help....

Thread by: samueg, Jul 11, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: Science Fiction

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Writing a SF book about geneticaly altered people...

I have a plot but I still need some ideas. Do you have any tips when writing this sort of book?:confused:

Thread by: samueg, Jun 28, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: Science Fiction

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FICTION WRITERS!! Please answer! I am a newbie

Hello all! I would like to take this opportunity to pick the brains of all fiction writers. I want to know, what is it generally like for you...

Thread by: Lollypop0189, Apr 8, 2009, 21 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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The hunt for publishers...

I know how hard it can be to find the right publisher for your poetry/fiction/etc. I've spent the last 6 months searching the internet high and...

Thread by: Torana, Oct 12, 2008, 19 replies, in forum: The Craft of Writing Poetry

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Question About my Plot

My current project is an action/adventure piece (think Clive Cusser, James Rollins, ect) that centers around hidden treasure, ancient history, and...

Thread by: Scarecrow28, Aug 15, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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How to Write Natural Dialogue in Fiction Stories

Here are some tips for writing dialogue in fiction stories: 1) The first step involves taking a look at your characters. Keep in mind traits...

Thread by: Cougar1002, Jun 29, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: Word Mechanics

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Finding A Character's Voice

Hi everyone, Well I'm sitting down and writing one of my first pieces of fiction (I'm more of a technical writer). The story is planned out,...

Thread by: Rumpole40k, May 4, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: Dialogue Development

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Sci Fi resource

A friend mentioned this list to me. Here it is, though I don't write much science fiction myself.

Thread by: Eddy, Jun 30, 2006, 1 replies, in forum: Research

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