Activity for Paul7926
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| Edit | Post #19156 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #19085 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #18922 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #18490 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
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A: As a writer, should I be upset because I couldn't think of an idea? Inspiration is inspiration and it comes in many forms. Let's say I go on holiday to a nice sunny place and see, first hand, the 'story' of poor local people trying to survive by competing for the tourist dollars that come each year. I may use that as inspiration for a story. Instead of going away I... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: Description of "Unimportant" Details I think you answer your own question. The details are not 'unimportant' in your question because they form part of the characterization. If something is properly 'unimportant' then it can be cut without affecting anything else (and should be). (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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Investing in the 'wrong' character, is it a problem with the story? Since starting to learn a little about writing I've noticed that I'm more critical when I read things. This has led to a conundrum I've had recently and I'm not sure if it's inevitable or the result of 'bad' story telling. The problem is that when reading a novel I often times identify and invest in... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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A: Can You Mix Readers of Fantasy and Sci-Fi? I think it can work if done well. I read both Sci-Fi and fantasy and enjoy both so I'm perhaps your target audience as I see no reason that the two could not be mixed if there is a point to doing that. As long as the story supports the need for it and it's done in a logical and believable fashion the... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |