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by FatLarry
July 8th, 2010, 12:35 am
Forum: Writing
Topic: How'd you come up with that?
Replies: 35
Views: 17480

Re: How'd you come up with that?

I can find a premise just about anywhere. I have a list of them, actually, all ready to go. The trouble is, for me to actually produce, the story has to tell itself to me. When I try to force it, it stinks. Or, I just sit and stare at the screen. After it starts, though, I'm all done. I don't get to...
by FatLarry
July 7th, 2010, 11:46 pm
Forum: Excerpts
Topic: First Page YA: opinions on voice and technique appreciated
Replies: 30
Views: 12225

Re: First Page YA: opinions on voice and technique appreciated

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I'm a dyed-in-the-wool lurker, but I had to post for this. Is this not done anymore? My Strunk & White is old, but I didn't know it was that old!


Oh, and I loved the excerpt.
by FatLarry
July 7th, 2010, 4:10 pm
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: The Introduction Thread
Replies: 647
Views: 404010

Re: The Introduction Thread

Hi, I'm Larry, forty years old, a small business owner, and resident of Jackson, WY. I have a degree in writing from the University of Colorado at Denver where I briefly studied under mystery author Rex Burns. I've always wanted to pursue a career in the field, however,I have built a life without do...