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What are some effective ways to gain readers? I seem to be having trouble finding any readers. I have my work in progress on Wattpad right now, but I only have 527 reads. I don't know what I'm doing wrong with my promotion. I post my story on Wattpad (as stated above). But I also try to send a link to as many people in my contact list as possi... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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Glossary in my book While writing my book, I have noticed that not a lot of people, that read my draft understand half of the things I'm talking about. So I added a glossary at the end that they could reference via a link directly there. I do tons of research for this book, many of the things I have included into it in... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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A: Are characters' internal thoughts written in past or present tense? I would like to say that the thoughts take place in the present, given that they are narrating what is happening around them. (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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Describing something that doesn't exist I'm in the middle of my first draft for my novel, and I can't seem to properly convey to my audience the image I'm trying to describe. That's what I want to show my readers, but it's coming across all wrong, like, I'll say that it's sleek. But a lot of cars are sleek. I'll say it's silver, but tha... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Descriptive words to slow down the pace of the story? Is it true that to slow down a story, you add descriptive words in place of an action? I feel like the pace my story is going at, I'll finish it in less than 200 pages. It just doesn't feel right to end it so short. I just made the MC meet the MV and I feel like the last time the villain was mentio... (more) |
— | almost 7 years ago |
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How does a person go about describing a place/experience that they never personally experienced before, like a circus? I've never been to a circus, and all the shows and videos I've seen about them don't give off the full effect. How does a person go about describing a place/experience that they never personally experienced before? Is there a specific feel that a writer should get into in order to write about somet... (more) |
— | almost 7 years ago |
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Having an acronym for a villainous organization I have this organization in my working book called NOVA. And it means National Occupation Variation Association. they basically take people from their homes and families and force them to work on re-building the world. pretty much killing the ones that don't want to work. Is it appropriate to use ... (more) |
— | almost 7 years ago |
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Ideas for short story - not sure how to proceed I don't want to take a break from writing my novel, but this other idea for a zombie apocalypse short story keeps invading my brain. The questions is, should I halt my book progress to write this short story or keep the novel top priority? (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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Character feelings? I have 2 characters that I want to have a romantic tension with. The feelings are unrequited. Can I have it so that 1 chapter basically introduces and then ends the conflicting feelings or is this something that should be drawn out? (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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Chapter size matters? My chapters are usually 10 or so pages long, but I've been reading this one book with chapters as small as 2 pages. Does this affect the story progression at all? (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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How is an antithesis used in creative or formal writing? I'm struggling with how to present an antithesis in a setting. I understand the definition: > NOUN > > 1.a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else: > > "love is the antithesis of selfishness" > > synonyms: (direct) opposite · converse · reverse · reversal · inver... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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side story breaking off from my main one about side character? Just a general question, but would anyone actually read a side story to my main novel about a side character? He plays a big role in the story actually, but he doesn't get much recognition in the book because it would stray from the plot if I wrote him in with detail. (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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A: I'm not sure where to start with writing a horror story To be fair, writing horror is where I struggle most in writing as well, but I do listen to a lot of very creepy stories online. One thing I am certain about is with all of the stories, they all have 1. a protagonist, 2. an enemy force or person or thing, 3. and they all have a twist of surprise. My... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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What raises the stakes and suspicion in a plot? I was just reading about how when a character has something they truly care about, that the stakes are raised more now that they can lose it, which leads to suspicion. But what really drives people to do things? Is it the thought of dying when being pursued or is it loving someone enough to die for... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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One of my characters laughs a lot Okay, so I have noticed that my one character, Liam, laughs a lot in my novel, due to something he thought was hilarious or to ease his mind. But he laughs too damn much. Would you guys like a character like that or is it too much for readers to handle in a "serious" book? (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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Using direct references to Marvel without being sued Can I make a low-key reference to a Marvel movie in my book without anyone noticing? And if they do notice, can I get sued? (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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Is it okay to have my family edit my book? Okay, I don't really have any friends who write. (or in general) And I wanted to know if it was too biased for my family to edit my writing. My mom likes to read my stuff and I let her fix grammar mistakes all the time , but would their opinion be biased towards me if they do this and I won't receiv... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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What are ways to describe feelings of fear? What are some ways to write feelings of fear, such as: - losing a loved one, - almost dying, - getting lost, - getting yelled at by your overprotective mother and - almost losing someone close to you. I have this idea in my mind of writing a character almost dying in a fire, but he only got burned... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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Is it a good review tactic to go back in the story and ask deeper questions about a scene, to be answered in the story? I have this system of going back in my story so far and asking deeper questions about that scene. I plan on answering these questions in the actual story. Is this a good tactic because it makes me think more about what is actually happening in the novel. (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |