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Posts by John Smithers‭

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Q&A Choosing character names is a constant difficulty

So Sméagol, Gandalf and Bilbo Baggins do not sound silly? Honestly, don't care too much, if they sound silly or not. First, you can change them, second, I've read some great stories with very sill...

posted 14y ago by John Smithers‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A When should one *not* present events in chronological order?

Just be aware, why flashbacks are considered bad: Many people cannot follow them. Take as example the movie Pulp Fiction. There is a character which is shot during the movie (I do not want to spoi...

posted 14y ago by John Smithers‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to figure out if an agent is "on the straight" or "shady"?

From my own experience to discover a black sheep: If you've found and agent, google him. Google harder! If you think, he is reputable, change your keywords and google again! No, not kidding. I ...

posted 14y ago by John Smithers‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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