Activity for Lynn Beighleyâ€
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Can a likeable character be unsympathetic? I believe an unlikable character can be sympathetic, although that's tricky. But can you go the other way? Can your character be likable but at the same time unsympathetic? I've been trying and failing to think of examples. I mean likable to the readers, btw. I'd especially appreciate examples of ch... (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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A: How do I keep the plot interesting in a humorous book? Here's where I think you're going wrong. You say: > Since there is no tension in the plot (as it is a comedy book), the plot soon loses focus. Why would a comedic novel not require tension? Every novel needs tension. There must be a reason that the hero goes to place A and place B, something drivin... (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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A: How to create space Of course, adding more description might be all you need, I don't know. Adding "space" may mean more than just adding description. Could be that you need breathing room. Maybe the dialog needs to meander to tell us more about your characters. Maybe you need more characters. Maybe you need a dog, or ... (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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A: How do you develop a strong female character? A character is a character is a character is a character regardless of genre. A character is a set of behaviors (words and actions) and reactions to those behaviors by the other characters. Even the physical description of the character can give us clues to her personality. How she carries herself. ... (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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A: Will my readers feel like they are reading a children's storybook if there are illustrations in my novel? They do exist, although they are a rarity. You need to ask yourself if the illustrations serve a purpose beyond that of letting you use your artistic skills. Will they distract or add? (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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How can I create my own deadline? I'm very responsible when I'm writing a tech book or article under contract. I have a deadline, my editor is expecting my work, and I turn it in on time. Sometimes I put it off a bit, but I pride myself on making deadlines, and I will do whatever is necessary to do so. But without this external moti... (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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A: How to write a polite reminder email? I like suggesting that they may have already done it, in case they have! > Dear xxx, > If you haven't already, please take a moment to ... > > If you have, thank you. > > Regards, > xxx (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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Where can I find paying markets for flash fiction? I've written a great deal of flash fiction, \< 1000 word stories. I know I can send them out to literary journals and online literary journals, but are there paying markets for this sort of thing? (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |