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| Edit | Post #4866 | Imported from external source | — | over 9 years ago |
| Edit | Post #14038 | Imported from external source | — | over 9 years ago |
| Edit | Post #10415 | Imported from external source | — | over 9 years ago |
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A: How do you visualize plot structure? As I've answered elsewhere I use sequence diagrams to map non-fiction (design) stories. Let us assume that I want to write a story about me and my mapmaking obsession. Then I would start like: My mapmaking story (if the diagram is not readable you can download the diagram and open it with a picture... (more) |
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| Edit | Post #14021 | Imported from external source | — | over 9 years ago |
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Where are the six honest serving men? A lifetime ago I learned about Rudyard Kipling's 5W1H framework: > I have six honest serving men > They taught me all I knew > I call them What and Where and When > And How and Why and Who (from The Kipling Method.) I don't hear about them anymore. Is this still in use in writing non-ficti... (more) |
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| Edit | Post #14012 | Imported from external source | — | over 9 years ago |
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| Edit | Post #13981 | Imported from external source | — | over 9 years ago |
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A: Naming a book in a language different from where it would be published: is it good? I cannot speak for Portugal, but in Germany, "American" (that is, US American) movies, music and books are considered to be great by default. In media, "American" is a label that signals great entertainment to German consumers, and the most popular films, tv series, books and musical recordings are "... (more) |
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| Edit | Post #13980 | Imported from external source | — | over 9 years ago |
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A: What do I put on my copyright page when self-publishing? Legally, in the US that page is unnecessary. Since April 1 1989 the copyright notice has become obsolete in the US and you no longer need to register your copyright. You automatically own the copyright in your work upon creation. Today, the sole purpose of the copyright notice is to tell anyone inte... (more) |
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| Edit | Post #13939 | Imported from external source | — | over 9 years ago |
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A: A climax where the goal is instantly achieved - Is it satisfying? Why should Steve make a stand? His decision must have some kind of effect for him. If it doesn't, he's not living his own life, and his decision will leave him and the reader feel empty. Translate your structure to everyday life. John grows up the son of a carpenter. But he is interested in writing ... (more) |
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| Edit | Post #13864 | Imported from external source | — | over 9 years ago |
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