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- December 17th, 2012, 4:58 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Controversial thoughts about the school shooting today
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4669
Re: Controversial thoughts about the school shooting today
We all contribute if from no other failing than indifference to the sufferings of emotionally abused and neglected, maladjusted and disturbed family members, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and chance acquaintances. The answer is fostering a more civil and compassionate society. Socially conscious w...
- December 7th, 2012, 10:55 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: The Rule of Three
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10448
Re: The Rule of Three
Polymath, I like all of your suggestions - cue, clue, preposition, queue. I just wonder if the word 'foreshadowing' is too mysterious and unfamiliar. It suggest that you need to do something special, when really it's just dropping a subtle clue early on for what might happen later.
- December 6th, 2012, 10:46 pm
- Forum: Procrastination
- Topic: Anagrams of your name
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14019
Re: Anagrams of your name
Impressive list, John.
I got irma. That's the only word I can get from my name....I think.
I got irma. That's the only word I can get from my name....I think.
- December 6th, 2012, 10:43 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: The Rule of Three
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10448
Re: The Rule of Three
Oh, cool. You read Sanderson! I just finished, and so I'm telling everyone I know. He's amazing. :) Well, I don't know if this helps, but what if you dropped the word, foreshadowing, and used the word "hint" instead. Sort of take the mistique out of it....? You know, I think John Durvin ra...
- December 6th, 2012, 12:46 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: The Rule of Three
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10448
Re: The Rule of Three
Although I like and use the Rule of Three, I think it can be way overused. There can be a surprise element if you only use two or add one for four, just because the reader is expecting three. So, I'd say think about what fits the scene, not the rule. And goodness, no, you don't want to foreshadow th...
- December 5th, 2012, 2:15 pm
- Forum: Books
- Topic: Mental Illness in Fiction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9871
Re: Mental Illness in Fiction
Hey, I know I've read some, but can't think of them right now.
Wikipedia might have some good suggestions.
Good luck!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_illness_in_fiction
Wikipedia might have some good suggestions.
Good luck!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_illness_in_fiction
- December 5th, 2012, 2:07 pm
- Forum: Self-Publishing
- Topic: A Late Advance
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4618
Re: A Late Advance
Annabella, did you consult a lawyer when you signed the contract? If so, go back to the lawyer, and have him take a look at your contract for your legal rights in this situation. If you didn't use a lawyer, you might check out David at Passive Guy. He's an intellectual property laywer, and he's work...
- September 18th, 2012, 4:43 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: 1973 experiment on Writer's Block
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2723
Re: 1973 experiment on Writer's Block
This looks interesting, but I can't get either article to open. Not sure why.
I wonder what methods he tried?
I wonder what methods he tried?
- September 18th, 2012, 4:37 pm
- Forum: Social Media and Book Promotion
- Topic: New Service for GBLTQI Books
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2750
Re: New Service for GBLTQI Books
This seems cool. GLBTQQI is under-represented, and it's good to have a place for folks to go to.
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Good luck, QKelly!
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- September 18th, 2012, 4:29 pm
- Forum: Self-Publishing
- Topic: Think Tank: Fashioning an "approved" stamp
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6433
Re: Think Tank: Fashioning an "approved" stamp
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I'm cool with letting readers sort through all the books to find the books they want to read. They do it with You-tube and I-tunes. and it seems to work okay. If people are concerned that folks aren't familiar with what quality literature is, however, I think that's an...
- September 18th, 2012, 4:22 pm
- Forum: Procrastination
- Topic: What T.V. shows are you watching?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 33767
What T.V. shows are you watching?
So, I was just on the movie thread, and I thought I'd expand it to T.V. It would be fun to hear about what people like. Now, I realize that serious writers never watch T.V., preferring instead to put all their energy into creating art, but just on the off chance one of you stumbled and accidentally ...
- September 18th, 2012, 4:14 pm
- Forum: Procrastination
- Topic: Re: All time Favorite movies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 18548
Re: All time Favorite movies
Wow! You and I seriously need to hang out. Some of my favorites are on both of your lists! In no particular order: 1. Some Like it Hot 2. Lord of the Rings (all 3) 3. Star Trek 4 (the one with the whales) 4. Star Trek - First Contact 5. Schindler's List 6. Ghostbusters (it's the favorite for watchi...
- September 1st, 2012, 12:08 am
- Forum: Books
- Topic: What type of reader are you?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5527
What type of reader are you?
Hey, I found this article from another site. It's pretty fun. It talks about the different types of readers. Check it out, if you're interested: http://www.theatlanticwire.com/entertainment/2012/08/what-kind-book-reader-are-you-diagnostics-guide/56337/ I am a Cross-under Reader. Here's my blurb, so ...
- September 1st, 2012, 12:00 am
- Forum: Self-Publishing
- Topic: Fixing Book Rankings
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12066
Re: Fixing Book Rankings
Doug, you said: 'B&N is fighting for survival*. Worrying about "fairness to authors" is probably a ways down on their priority list.' I agree they are fighting for survival, but I disagree that they have more important things to worry about. I think they are being really dumb if they a...
- August 31st, 2012, 11:53 pm
- Forum: Self-Publishing
- Topic: Amazon - publishing e-books without rights?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3278
Re: Amazon - publishing e-books without rights?
I imagine there is a HUGE mess, but I'm equally sure it's Dorchester's mess that Amazon is picking up. Amazon is being extremely fair to the authors it picked up. It is either paying back royalties due and offering an opportunity for them to publish with them, or reverting rights to the authors. See...