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Posts by Lexi‭

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Q&A What's a typical trilogy structure?

Is there a typical structure for a fantasy trilogy? To be more specific, would they usually follow the three-act structure, with an act per book? And would each book need a self-contained story ar...

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

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Q&A How to give the readers breathing space, without putting them to sleep?

I read a book called The Poison Throne (part of the Moorehawke Trilogy) by Celine Kiernan recently where I felt this was done incredibly well. She would build up the tension by building up the atmo...

posted 12y ago by Lexi‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Good examples of fear/terror inducing techniques used with enemies

I've been reading 'The Fire in Fiction' by Donald Maass lately. What I found useful was the following tip (paraphrased): The character must believe the danger is there. If you can build up the cha...

posted 12y ago by Lexi‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Single character POV vs. two POVs - how to decide?

I think OneMonkey's reply covers this very well. I just thought I'd add quickly that in the novel I'm working on, I started with one POV and ended up with two - the main reason being to increase th...

posted 12y ago by Lexi‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do you decide whether to dictate, type out or hand-write a piece of writing?

I oscillate between handwriting and typing. I find handwriting preferable for first drafts or for getting ideas out, as I can simply scribble on the nearest piece of paper or notebook, have arrows ...

posted 12y ago by Lexi‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How can I reconcile the exposition of the three act scheme vs. starting out with a bang?

A useful tip I read about (The Fire In Fiction, Donald Maass) is to use what he calls microtension to hook the reader. This is where tension is created by conflicted feelings within the characters....

posted 11y ago by Lexi‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to write from the middle?

I had the same problem as well. I've got key scenes scattered here and there (though mine tend to be near the end) that inspire me, and no idea how to get there. Sad to say, the only solution I'v...

posted 11y ago by Lexi‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Craft group exercises or chapters in critique groups?

Although Lauren and what have pretty much covered it, I also want to add - read. I don't mean craft books, either. I mean, read what you want to write. Read, and read a lot. Hell, read what you don...

posted 10y ago by Lexi‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Writing a Lullaby

I need to write a short folk lullaby as part of my story, but am having trouble getting the feel of it in my lyrics. What are the general conventions of writing a lullaby? Any general principles s...

1 answer  ·  posted 12y ago by Lexi‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭