Activity for Yehuda Shapiraâ€
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A: Coming up with names for species in fiction? One important aspect of naming creatures is onomatopoeia and ideophone - the name should give an impression of what the creature is. For example: - A buruk can sound like a large, powerful, lumbering beast - Fleep may give the impression of a small, flying rodent. (more) |
— | over 12 years ago |
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Confusing writing in order to show how character is falling asleep - is it OK? Generally, writing something confusing is not good. On the other hand, a writer should show rather than tell. (Generally.) What I'm trying to do is imitate the way one's thoughts get all muddled while falling asleep. The settings: Character being hunted by people who are trying to kill her. Now she... (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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How to summarize prolonged plot I'm trying to write a summary of my book's plot for a query letter to literary agents, but my plot is extremely hard to summarize. The reason is that the plot is fast-paced, erratic, and constantly shifting. Why do I still believe in my novel? Because it's humorous, darn it. The plot is really not ... (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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A: How to start a book off? The most important thing to remember when writing the opening of the story is that you have to keep the reader interested. If it bores the reader, there is a high chance that he or she will put the book down. This does not mean starting straight off with the life-changing events; in fact, those eve... (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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A: How to explain a war scene? For starters, avoid getting into details. This is true generally, and even more so during battle. People are moving quickly! It is no time for details. I've read a battle-scene where the author described specific attacks, and the impression I had was that the fighting was happening in slow motion. ... (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |
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A: Do these starting paragraphs make you want to keep reading? It is a little too hard to tell what's going on. While this adds to the suspense, it might make a reader wonder if reading is worth the effort. How long can you read a book you don't understand? (more) |
— | almost 13 years ago |