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Q&A Wording of comparing X vs Y and X vs Z but not X vs Y vs Z

As per the title I compared my system against two other systems separately but I'm worried about it coming across as that it was a three way comparison. Neither of the below titles convey what I w...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by Colin747‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Self publishing a collection of poems

I have written four poems and will keep writing more. How many should I put under one collection, and around how many pages should it be? Any ideas on how I should go about the self publication pro...

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Malhar Khushu‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it necessary to explain what is written in upcoming chapters?

When writing a technical report, is it necessary to explain what is written in upcoming chapters? For example in my introduction chapter, I may have a sub-chapter called "Forthcoming chapters" whi...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by Theman‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A "Proposed Method" in Academic Paper

Is it okay to use the term "proposed method" in academic paper if I already done implementing the method? Or what phrase I can replace to this?

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by mich‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do you know if your writing can become a story?

Hope this is the right forum to be asking a question! I have been writing every since I can remember, my stories, writings, letters, poems, lessons and emotions were captured from as young as 14,...

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Meds‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Two perspectives in a non-fiction book

My daughter and I thought it was a good idea to write a book about our experiences throughout her casting for a movie that she did. Her view on the journey and My view as her mother. Not sure how t...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by Tammy Boustead-Troya‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Writing backwards

I am a writer, I tend to write and then write my outline. I have done this for many years with papers and stories but it doesn't seem to work with my books. Is that a good strategy?

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by KimiStark‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Which year to cite reference as?

In a nonfiction snippet I'm writing about metrology, specifically the term micron being used in reference to the unit multiple micrometre (AmE: micrometer) I need to cite Resolution 7 of the 13th C...

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by SarahofGaia‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Question fiction non-fiction citations ambiguity
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Q&A I'm unable to figure out the logical solution to a problem; how do I keep writing?

I'm outlining the plot for a scifi screenplay. I have the main characters, premise, the first half of the story, and the climax thought out. I don't want to bore you with details, but the story inv...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Kannan Chandrasegaran‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is the best way to avoid plagiarism when importing information from a source?

I have been a habitual writer since my childhood but recently planned to move on to the next level and use my skills professionally. From last 7-8 months I am trying for small internships (paid /no...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Demietra95‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Influence of The Protagonist's Birthday [closed]

I was writing up my story and i wanted to know how much should the Protagonist's Birthday be part of the story. I have seen many stories in books,movies and games in where birthdays play very impor...

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by John Overcraft‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is the significance of the owl with respect to writing?

I've seen 'owl' mentioned many times in the context of writing. Some libraries have an 'owl's nest', some universities have writing workshops by the same name. If you google 'owl writing' you wil...

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by horse hair‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Use of the Oxford comma

The oxford comma is the second comma in the sentence I like the colors red, white, and blue. Every grammar textbook I've ever seen, as well as the major style guides, feels that this is "proper" de...

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Stu W‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A When does satire (parody) become plagiarism?

Stephen Fry wrote a novel called The Stars’ Tennis Balls, and claimed that only afterwards did he realize he’d rewritten The Count of Monte Cristo. Fry’s novel is set in modern-day England; Dumas’...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by Lauren Ipsum‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I avoid using the first person in a report when directly referring to work and experiences I have had?

I have been asked to write a report on the company I am working at during a placement from University (I am on an engineering programme). There was not much guidance given on what the content of th...

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Matthew Wilkins‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is the story structure called when someone doesn't know they have the solution to their problem in hand?

Perhaps the "classic" example is Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. Early in her journey through the land of Oz, she acquires the slippers that she needs to take her back to Kansas. But she doesn't reali...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by Tom Au‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do I find flaws in a character I'm building?

I have a particular character in my story who I feel is great. He's a retired monster hunter who settled down with his wife for his later years. He's all-around friendly, respectful, empathetic, wi...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by J. A.‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Why is having too many symbols a bad idea?

I'm writing a speech on using symbols, and I've just made the statement that you should generally stick with one, maybe two, symbols that span the story (smaller symbols that arise and fade quickly...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Thomas Myron‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What word processor is recommended for writing a technical (programming) book?

I'm looking at writing a book with code samples, hints, and other stuff, and was wondering what type of word processor would be recommended for writing a book that's 50+ pages (including code sampl...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by i am me‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to make travel stories interesting?

I have some good, true travel stories. Things that involve guns, explosions, and all kinds of other good stuff. I want to write them down, but I'm having trouble envisioning how to present the st...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by horse hair‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to format the transcript of a telephonic conversation for email? [closed]

What is the usual and customary way to write an e-mail to my lead for the telephonic conversation that I had with client or consultant? I need a formal format for the minutes of a conversation that...

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by shishir‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What aspects of written dialogue are important when giving characters a unique voice?

I have a project that I am working on in which I need to write quite a few fictional informal email correspondences between pairs of characters. I am not using these characters in any other context...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by VoicingMyConcerns‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Linguistic simplicity in novels: how do different world markets/languages view it?

This site has a lot of question on how to write properly and, naturally, many of the answers are on how to do it well in English. Although, obviously, if you can write well in English, you can writ...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by SC for reinstatement of Monica‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to write a scene from multiple peoples perspectives?

I want to write a scene from multiple peoples perspectives without making it incredibly long, or repetitive. Is there a correct way to go about this?

0 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Butterfly‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to use small caps in stage directions of a play?

I hate asking this, but for some reason I am utterly confused: is small caps not capitalized? I assumed if I wrote a characters name, "JASON", for instance, and then highlighted it and selected the...

0 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by August Canaille‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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