Search found 9 matches
- October 7th, 2010, 6:56 am
- Forum: Self-Publishing
- Topic: Comparing Publishers & Manuscripts to Goats Horns & Fences
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1793
Re: Comparing Publishers & Manuscripts to Goats Horns & Fences
This was spectacularly left field but I liked it anyway :)
- October 7th, 2010, 6:54 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: 12 Dos and Don'ts for Introducing your Protagonist
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1187
Re: 12 Dos and Don'ts for Introducing your Protagonist
I like this post, it's useful. Agree with the part about too much physical description - I wrote my first draft basically leaving all that stuff out because I was getting hung up on whether my MC had straight or curly hair and similar trivia...
- October 7th, 2010, 6:51 am
- Forum: Procrastination
- Topic: 50 Procrastination Techniques for Aspiring Writers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3601
Re: 50 Procrastination Techniques for Aspiring Writers
Hm, I'll add 51. Reading lists of procrastination techniques and 52. Reading masses of entries in the guest blog competition (seriously, so much talent here).
Great post!
Great post!
- October 7th, 2010, 6:48 am
- Forum: Procrastination
- Topic: What Machiavelli Taught Me About Motherhood
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2317
Re: What Machiavelli Taught Me About Motherhood
Great post, very original. I don't have kids but enjoyed reading nonetheless. Hmmm, do you think it would work on colleagues?
- October 7th, 2010, 6:38 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: 100% Absolutely True Advice You Should Occasionally Ignore
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1178
Re: 100% Absolutely True Advice You Should Occasionally Ignore
Great post - simple, strong advice. Well done!
- October 7th, 2010, 6:26 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Guest Blog--The Last Writing Tips You'll Ever Need
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5983
Re: Guest Blog--The Last Writing Tips You'll Ever Need
Loved it! Especially the elephants pooping on the floor bit :) hey I'm juvenile so sue me.
- October 7th, 2010, 6:23 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Voices in Your Head(s)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1301
Re: Voices in Your Head(s)
That's a really thoughtful post, I was nodding my head as I was reading it. It must be a tricky balance for successful writers - obviously they want to keep repeating the types of characters they have had success with, but at the same time there's the risk of going stale. I think your question about...
- October 7th, 2010, 6:16 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Rubik's Cube Plotting in 9 Easy Steps
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7061
Re: Rubik's Cube Plotting in 9 Easy Steps
I'd never heard of this before, but it's definitely food for thought. Thanks for posting it!!
- October 5th, 2010, 4:48 pm
- Forum: Self-Publishing
- Topic: CopyWrite: Copyright for Writers 101
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1279
CopyWrite: Copyright for Writers 101
Why do writers need to understand the basics of intellectual property law (particularly copyright)? This item from Slushpile Hell http://www.slushpilehell.tumblr.com says it all: Dear agent, first of all, let me tell you that I have applied for a copyright for my book, so I hope you will respect tha...