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The start of fiction

So, generally I write poetry. But, have attempted some fiction. My friend told me that I didn't paint the scene well enough. So, tell me...

Thread by: Wayne Rowe, Dec 19, 2017, 16 replies, in forum: Setting Development

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First published article, related to fiction novel

I woke this morning to an email from a woman who said she read my recently released novel, Virtual Heaven. She said she enjoyed it and would be...

Thread by: TaylorkoleDOTcom, Dec 18, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: The Lounge

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Should Historical Accuaracy Trump Common Knowledge in Historical Fiction?

Hello, I'm working on a short story about the Great Plague that took place in London in 1665. I've been doing some research on what the...

Thread by: ConstantlyResearching, Dec 18, 2017, 22 replies, in forum: Research

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Hi from Rickey - My secret of starting a fiction novel

Hello. I'm R. R. Hubka but you can call me Rickey, my real name. I am yet another old man (64) starting to write a fiction novel. In one year I...

Thread by: Rick Hubka, Dec 9, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: New Member Introductions

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Role playing or fiction writing?

It seems to me, going from the vibe I get from certain threads, that the modern wannabe writer is more interested in world-building and role...

Thread by: OurJud, Nov 22, 2017, 38 replies, in forum: Character Development

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Current Affairs & Fiction

I've noticed a pattern in my writing lately and I wondered if anyone else noticed the same. I seem to be working today's cultural themes and even...

Thread by: deadrats, Nov 14, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Historical Fiction Advice

I'm working on a picture book detailing the Battle of the Sexes between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Because it's a picture book, I wanted...

Thread by: Kwills79, Nov 7, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Children's & Young Adult

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Setting-Driven Detective Fiction in an Unconventional Setting?

In attempting to outline a fictional, Victorian-esque setting for a murder mystery series thematically reminiscent of "Golden Age" detective...

Thread by: isaac223, Oct 31, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Crime, Thriller & Action

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Short Story How can you tell that this short story is fiction?

[MEDIA] The OP seems adamant that it's all real, but does it seem like a being in character thing? (I sent him a PM saying ''nice creepypasta,...

Thread by: loverofcreations, Oct 13, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Genre Discussions

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Short Story What aspects in this short story indicate that it is fiction?

[MEDIA] The OP seems adamant that it's all real, and adds to his story in the comments. But does it seem like a being in character thing? (I sent...

Thread by: loverofcreations, Oct 13, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Genre Discussions

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Inquiries On Researching Historical New York

Currently, I'm outlining and researching a book I plan to begin writing early to mid next year. Characters and plots, I can do, but the setting is...

Thread by: Spagelo, Oct 13, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Research

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Novel I like reading non fiction rather than fiction, but want to write novels

I find reading a lot of novels a chore. I read 20 in the last calender year, and feel I could do that again, but any more of that would be...

Thread by: Rohan89, Oct 11, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Genre Discussions

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Exploring the Profane: Taboo in Fiction?

Welp, I debated with myself a lot before creating this thread, because I'm sure there will be a lot of conflicting opinions, and the subject is a...

Thread by: MythMachine, Oct 10, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Good utopian fiction.

I mean fiction that actually makes you say "I want to live in this world." I think Elfquest is the only one I know so far (I've yet to read the...

Thread by: Mouthwash, Oct 10, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: Discussion of Published Works

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Difference between fiction and fantasy?

I don't know if this has been discussed before, so sorry if I opened another thread about it. What's the essential difference between a work of...

Thread by: Reollun, Oct 9, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: Fantasy

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Opinions on a Concept

I'm writing a coming of age novel/ fiction piece, but I'm worried the concept is too complex for my my writing ability, and my target audience. I...

Thread by: Mouse_Almighty, Oct 7, 2017, 27 replies, in forum: Character Development

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Understanding Poetry for Writing Fiction

I suck at writing poems. However, I can see the usefulness in learning poetry for writing fiction, so I'm studying it more often. I was reading...

Thread by: anitaex100, Oct 4, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: The Craft of Writing Poetry

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Historical Fiction Resource

I just wanted to put this out there for those looking to trace/locate deceased/historical people. I've traced my own lineage through this site, as...

Thread by: Caveriver, Oct 4, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Research

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A game-like horror fiction

Hi, have you got any tips for a horror that reads and comes across almost as a horror/survival pc game? (Or else is equally suggestive?) I for my...

Thread by: Hwaigon, Oct 3, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Horror

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Children in adult fiction

Hi, Even though I have some major things already defined in my plot, what I'm aiming to is a sort of bildungsroman, but rather than being a coming...

Thread by: delio79, Sep 30, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Fantasy

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