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Discuss the craft of writing. Questions about how to string words, sentences and stories together? Ask them here, or post a sample to get an honest critique of your work. This is a public forum.

  1. New Blockbuster Novel

    I thought I'd put this in a new topic so everyone doesn't have to burn out their scrolling finger. Alrighty, Bea and everyone else...how's this?...

    Started by John Oberon‎, 04-11-2005 05:25 AM
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    Natalia
    04-13-2005, 06:15 AM Go to last post

  2. First Page Version 1

    Hi, I got a comment recently on the opening of my novel that I haven't received until now. The person said that it was too expository, while I...

    Started by Brian McKinley‎, 04-12-2005 12:01 PM
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    Brian McKinley
    04-12-2005, 12:01 PM Go to last post

  3. Critique of my new fiction novel

    My first novel is a fantasy... I've read way more than enough fantasy to understand what "fantasy readers want", being one myself. I'm compelled to...

    Started by Grace L‎, 04-10-2005 08:59 AM
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    Natalia
    04-12-2005, 10:51 AM Go to last post

  4. What is Flow? Is it Gibberish? Is it a Myth?

    In fiction writing, can someone define FLOW?

    Started by Stanley Tweedle‎, 04-11-2005 06:40 AM
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    L Bea
    04-12-2005, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  5. Synopsis rough draft

    How is this for a synopsis? It tells the story, with some detail, but is kept short and sweet. After a short, but arduous war, Alexian and his...

    Started by James Neal‎, 04-11-2005 03:12 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    Brian McKinley
    04-12-2005, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  6. How much I love writing

    It holds me. It has stolen my soul. Am I the best? No. Will I ever be? No. But no matter. I love to write, to read, it's my love. I have...

    Started by joe walsh‎, 04-10-2005 09:38 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    Brian Libby
    04-11-2005, 12:58 PM Go to last post

  7. How best do I make a scene realistic?

    That is, so the reader is in the strongest illusion possible that the words are not words, but he/she is experiencing it (not merely that the scene...

    Started by Stanley Tweedle‎, 04-10-2005 01:24 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    john folsom
    04-11-2005, 12:12 PM Go to last post

  8. Rewrite of First Page

    Thanks to everyone that looked at my first page. Based on feedback, here is the rewrite. Is this a stronger opening than the one I posted in the...

    Started by Natalia‎, 04-06-2005 06:07 AM
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    Natalia
    04-11-2005, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  9. My Blockbuster Novel

    Alrighty, comrades...here's the first chapter of my book The Tyro. It's kinda like Captains Courageous on the farm, lol. Spoiled rotten kid meets...

    Started by John Oberon‎, 04-07-2005 11:15 AM
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    John Oberon
    04-11-2005, 05:21 AM Go to last post

  10. Dialogue Crit, please

    I'm not going to say anything about the character, just give his dialogue. So please critique just on the dialogue alone. "Let’s say...

    Started by Stanley Tweedle‎, 04-08-2005 10:23 AM
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    Gibby
    04-10-2005, 10:55 PM Go to last post

  11. Turning an average novel into a great one?

    I have in front of me my finished 1st draft of my novel. I am extremely satisfied that the 'story concept' is a winner. But, what issues regarding...

    Started by Darren Humby‎, 04-08-2005 10:01 AM
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    Gibby
    04-10-2005, 10:17 PM Go to last post

  12. Fact in Fiction

    Do any of you have any views as to maintaining facts in fiction? I mean when writing I feel uneasy about making something up about an area or a...

    Started by Wendy Tunnard‎, 04-10-2005 04:10 AM
    • Replies: 7
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    Gibby
    04-10-2005, 10:10 PM Go to last post

  13. Different Style of Writing

    I'm currently experimenting with a different way of writing in my current project. Usually, I write from start to finish, never deviating from the...

    Started by Chris Scott Davis‎, 04-07-2005 10:52 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    Gibby
    04-10-2005, 03:09 PM Go to last post

  14. ok i'm thick

    Since coming here, I've been trying to ascertain how to begin a new thread rather than tagging my own queries on to some one else's post. I just...

    Started by Wendy Tunnard‎, 04-09-2005 08:55 AM
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    Wendy Tunnard
    04-10-2005, 08:40 AM Go to last post

  15. need someone to critique 30 pages, pls

    I was wondering if anyone had the time to read the opening 30 pages of my WIP, and tell me their thoughts, especialy regarding the flow, the...

    Started by Usman Ijaz‎, 04-08-2005 12:58 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Carrie Kabak
    04-09-2005, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  16. My writing objectively = everyone hates it.

    I've read: http://www.lindahopelee.com/tip8.html Please see the examples (they're very brief) of objective and subjective writing. I've...

    Started by Tom Wilkins‎, 04-07-2005 02:29 PM
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    Carrie Kabak
    04-09-2005, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  17. Adobe PDF question

    I do all of my writing using Word. I've taken a bit of a break from my novel and am finishing up a short story for posting on a web site. Now,...

    Started by Jerry Murray‎, 04-09-2005 06:07 AM
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    Carrie Kabak
    04-09-2005, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  18. Chapter one of my novel

    I know it needs some more editing but here goes... know I need more editing. But here goes... As the thief made the last turn on the...

    Started by joe walsh‎, 04-08-2005 10:42 AM
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    jill smith
    04-09-2005, 04:50 PM Go to last post

  19. Thought question

    Hi, Would appreciate your input. In my latest novel I have many people thinking out loud. What is the correct usage to indicate thought? Is it, as...

    Started by Emma Kaufmann‎, 12-10-2001 07:19 PM
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    T. L. E.
    04-09-2005, 02:16 PM Go to last post

  20. It’s All Fiction, Folks

    That’s what John Grisham’s states on his website:- ___________________________ “…It's all fiction, folks. I know very little about spies,...

    Started by r rollins‎, 04-06-2005 08:58 AM
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    Jerry Murray
    04-09-2005, 01:42 PM Go to last post

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