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How does this one work?

Ata and her mother already have a difficult relationship because of a boy, but when her mother dies, leaving a trail of secrets that lead to Greece, Ata will have to face a mythic truth, a deadly foe, and a love so pure, it may cost her very own life.

bcomet wrote:I had a poem published today, for which I was actually paid a token but symbolic amount.

A quiet squee good news to share.

Congratulations!!!!! Link?

Yes, yes, and yes! I read more than I ever have before. My kids have even downloaded books to read on my iPad (w/o my permission, so I have to change my password). The instant gratification of not only ordering a book, but getting a sample, reading other's comments, highlighting passages, and using ...

Write your ending and then work your way backwards. If you know where you want to end, getting there is easier.

Totally going to get one of those shirts-- Cheeky, count me in for 2!

I had to take a few weeks off from writing, got tunnel vision...

I've got a good one. I just got a reply from a Beta that read "With your character depth and engaging prose, you should consider Lit Fic". I nearly fell out of my chair after reading that. Hell, when I started I didn't even know what "prose" were :) These small victories add a r...

I've got a good one. I just got a reply from a Beta that read "With your character depth and engaging prose, you should consider Lit Fic". I nearly fell out of my chair after reading that. Hell, when I started I didn't even know what "prose" were :) These small victories add a ru...

Okay, you guys don't laugh too hard at me, but last weekend I read every single movie description on Netflix to get an idea of how to craft a one-liner. All of them, except for some of the indies, followed the same protocol: Introduce MC and problem, state what happens to bring them to action (incit...

Nathan's first paragraph contest got me thinking... we've posted our first sentence, first paragraph, queries, but what about the all consuming One Sentence Pitch??? Post your best One Liner! (btw, if you participated in NaNo, they are participating in Pitchapalooza http://blog.lettersandlight.org/p...

Is it too early to stand in line for tickets?

I think we all go through "the crazies". Just know that you have support and help, right here. The amazing people in this forum always make me smile on those crazy day and give me a boost of confidence when I need it most. So, have your pity party (I'll send cupcakes), take a break, do som...

I came across these really neat videos about story structure by Dan Wells. I'm a huge outliner and this is awesome!

Enjoy.

Sommer, unfortunately thats the nature of the beast nowadays... The movie and music industries have been battling this beast for years. So frustrating and sad that people actually think its okay to have something for free.

Overkill...

Everything is good in moderation. I think what this lady found more was what I like to call "PARENTING"

Watcher55 wrote:

Robin wrote:
Middle children rock, by the way.

I'm fifth of nine - and I'm here to testify!!
two older brothers and two older sisters - me - two younger brothers and two younger sisters.

5th of 9?!?!! Wow, you are right in the middle. Nine? Wow. How far apart were you guys?