Activity for Zayne S Halsallâ€
| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Edit | Post #4976 | Initial revision | — | almost 7 years ago |
| Edit | Post #3456 | Initial revision | — | almost 7 years ago |
| Edit | Post #174 | Initial revision | — | almost 7 years ago |
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A: What did Norman Mailer mean? Personally, and without any reference to support it, I've always believed the quote meant that those dedicated to a writing career often cannot also effectively support a long-term, committed relationship. Which leads to divorce. And alimony. Hence the curse. And Kris' reference from TJ Smith ci... (more) |
— | over 14 years ago |
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A: Why do writers use pseudonyms? Two reasons I know of: 1. Personal - some people are exceptionally private, especially in this day and age, and would like to remain so in their personal lives. 2. Professional - much like other artists, authors can be tied to a specific style of writing or genre. Existing fans can be upset if a... (more) |
— | over 15 years ago |
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What determines genre? Is the "genre" a piece of fiction belongs to determined by the author, or by the editor and publishing house? Is there an established definition for each genre, or is it largely ad hoc? I ask because the Writer's and Artist's Yearbook gives contact details for many publishers, sorted by the type... (more) |
— | almost 16 years ago |