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Edit Post #3773 Initial revision almost 5 years ago
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Answer A: Does this paragraph make you want to keep reading?
The name of the toy store would keep me reading for a bit longer. I had trouble with the "ever" in the first line. The last toy I ever bought as a child, for myself? The last toy I ever bought as an adult, because I didn't know any children to buy toys for? This line: If you’re in a “gift sized fix...
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almost 13 years ago
Answer A: Why do writers use pseudonyms?
To answer your specific question about Seanan/Mira, see http://seananmcguire.com/writefaq.php#mira. In her case, she's using different names for urban fantasy vs science fiction. There's also the classic midlist death spiral--author doesn't sell enough, publisher drops them, author changes name so t...
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about 13 years ago
Answer A: Is there any good time-line software out there?
For the Mac, try Aeon Timeline. It's being developed by a Scrivener user, so a key feature is being able to import your timeline into Scrivener. I used a very early version for my last book and it was pretty easy to use and had all the features I needed. Some nifty features include custom calendars ...
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about 13 years ago