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- June 20th, 2011, 11:56 pm
- Forum: Procrastination
- Topic: Tag Poetry
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6388
Re: Tag Poetry
Do I get extra points if I weep tears of maple syrup?
- June 17th, 2011, 12:36 am
- Forum: Procrastination
- Topic: Tag Poetry
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6388
Re: Tag Poetry
I don't think we should limit ourselves to condiments. In fact, the more neglected the subject, the better. Expansion joint tar is PERFECT, IMO!
- June 16th, 2011, 8:18 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Share your poems
- Replies: 48
- Views: 19010
- June 16th, 2011, 8:16 pm
- Forum: Procrastination
- Topic: Tag Poetry
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6388
Tag Poetry
Let's do this thing. Who's starting?
- June 12th, 2011, 1:21 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Share your poems
- Replies: 48
- Views: 19010
Re: Share your poems
Let's do it on another thread, then, so we can save this thread for serious poetry. Although the momentary interest in writing silly poems about condiments may have passed. We shall see! :) Never! There is always time for condiment poetry. Always! So what do you think, in the procrastination section?
- June 10th, 2011, 11:33 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Lyrics in Novels
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5066
Re: Lyrics in Novels
I could swear that Stephen King does. I think he did that in the Stand. But then again, he's Stephen King...obtaining permission probably not THAT much of a challenge for him.maybegenius wrote:I don't know that many people do use song lyrics as epigraphs, do they?
- June 10th, 2011, 9:44 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Where do you get your story ideas?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 38047
Re: Where do you get your story ideas?
Please, Mr. Sandman, send me a dream. Oh no, not another nightmarish inuperable struggle. Bring it on; working out a nightmare is as emotionally rewarding as working out a pleasant dream. More so! In fact, I don't know if I should even call them nightmares anymore. My husband always laughs when I t...
- June 9th, 2011, 11:16 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Share your poems
- Replies: 48
- Views: 19010
Re: Share your poems
Oh, no no no. I may have started this thread, but it has evolved into a life of its own. I claim no ownership. Whatever is the group consensus is fine with me. I would love to play, though, so if its decided that a new thread would be more fitting, please point me to the new thread!
- June 9th, 2011, 6:23 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Share your poems
- Replies: 48
- Views: 19010
Re: Share your poems
I second that motion! Raising both hands.
- June 9th, 2011, 5:15 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Where do you get your story ideas?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 38047
Re: Where do you get your story ideas?
My dreams don't often become the basis for my story, but I often intertwine the imagery of a particular dream that fits a scene all the time. Otherwise, most of my ideas come from asking "what if." My current WIP was inspired by Galadrial , in the scene where Frodo offers the ring. "S...
- June 9th, 2011, 4:20 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Old fashioned dialogue
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6120
Re: Old fashioned dialogue
Thank you so much! You've all given me much to think about. I think I have a much better handle on this now (I think)
- June 9th, 2011, 2:01 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Old fashioned dialogue
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6120
Re: Old fashioned dialogue
Thank you everyone, these suggestions do help. More formal speech seems to be the consensus, however... Another trick I used, is that I always imagined that I was speaking in front of royalty. Somehow, older and more formal language comes easily when you think it might be read for the Queen of Engla...
- June 9th, 2011, 12:19 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Old fashioned dialogue
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6120
Old fashioned dialogue
Calling all historical fiction, fantasy, and otherwise otherworldly authors. My current wip is fantasy, set in a world roughly resembling the Elizabethan period. and I do mean roughly-its fantasy after all. However, a problem I seem to be having is my dialogue is too contemporary-sounding. Without r...
- June 9th, 2011, 12:52 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Female Characters
- Replies: 31
- Views: 14133
Re: Female Characters
The bad gift-giver – “I know you like dogs dear, so I got you this bone.” The constantly late scheduler Vanity surrounding a beauty mark that looks more like a wart (or even a beauty mark that’s actually a beauty mark). Overly competitive – “My day was much worse/better” I'm lovin' the bad gift-giv...
- June 9th, 2011, 12:28 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Female Characters
- Replies: 31
- Views: 14133
Re: Female Characters
Well, what flaws would some of you suggest for a character in general? My book is for children so nothing too inappropriate. The bad gift-giver – “I know you like dogs dear, so I got you this bone.” The constantly late scheduler Vanity surrounding a beauty mark that looks more like a wart (or even ...