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Q&A Is the opening of this story intriguing, "dark" and smooth? [closed]

Disclaimer: I'm not an Native English Speaker. This is my fifth attempt of writing a short story (the previous ones are set in the same "universe" as this one). I would like to know if the reade...

2 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Alexandro Chen‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Confusing writing in order to show how character is falling asleep - is it OK?

Generally, writing something confusing is not good. On the other hand, a writer should show rather than tell. (Generally.) What I'm trying to do is imitate the way one's thoughts get all muddled ...

2 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Yehuda Shapira‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Are these fictional musings convincing or overwrought?

I've been working for some time on a story about a detective who finds himself alienated, delusional and hopeless while trapped inside a dystopic, postmodern dream. This segment voices some of the ...

2 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Edward Rose‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I give a novel a particular atmosphere?

I've been writing fan fiction for 7+ years now. Recently, I went back and compared the ratings my fan fiction has received from my readers, compared to what they contained. I discovered that those ...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by Thomas Myron‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to describe pain in first person? [closed]

(Made up character) Farrel jumps from his rambler house roof but lands horizontally and on his left arm. His left arms ulna snaps and pierces out of his skin. This is just an example because I'm ha...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by Bruce Thao‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Does this essay demonstrate flow, clarity, and passion?

I am applying to school and, after 3-4 weeks of thinking and writing essay iterations, I ended up with the essay below. What are your professional objectives? (300 words) I have one prof...

0 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Peretz‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭