Activity for John M. Landsberg‭

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Answer	—	A: How to convey that the POV character *does not understand* what's said in dialogue? There is one very specific situation in which it is a good idea to write down the words spoken in the language that is not understood by the point-of-view character, and it occurs when you want the reader to experience vicariously, as closely simulated as possible, whatever the POV character is exper... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Real, serious and based on personal experience idea, but no previous practice. Where to begin? The most common type of question raised by would-be writers is some version of "why can't I write?" The most common type of answer is "just write." If you look through this site, you will find quite a lot of that sort of question, and that sort of answer. And it really does boil down to pretty muc... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can Readers Relate to a Book without Humans? One of the noblest quests of science fiction is to attempt to create a convincing alien. Most of the ones we find, even in good quality science fiction, are mere variations of human beings. Yet stories, even entire novels, have certainly been written in which no human being appears. Trying to underst... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to become a productive/accomplished writer? Javeer, I strongly commend you for having published so much already, and for having such a strong desire to write more. But having worked with literally hundreds of new writers, I have often seen the problem you are experiencing, and it very often means something very important, and I'm afraid it's s... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Complimenting on solid structure with no major flaws Don't use adjectives. Adjectives accomplish nothing. Adjectives are the weakest words we have. Find book reviews you respect, ones that make you think, ones that make you care about the book. Find reviews that are written by genuine critics who stand at the top of the profession and who have been ... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does the country matter in a story if it is set in a real one? Basically, Alex, the country matters if you want it to matter. Your story is what matters, and if your story is about something that pertains to the country, then the country matters to the story. Think about it: In Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi, does the country matter to the story? Well, gue... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Basing fiction on personal life Most writers utilize elements of their own experience when they create their fiction. Some of the best fiction depends heavily on the writer's own life. John Irving is an excellent example of a highly successful and respected writer who creates much of his fiction out of modifications of his own life... (more)	—	over 11 years ago