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| Edit | Post #2061 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
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A: Why does an author need an editor? Here are my reasons: - As the author, you are too close to the material. Writing which may seem clear in your mind could be confusing to the audience. - Small mistakes in grammar and poorly-worded sections need a second set of eyes to be discovered. Advise the novice writer to re-read some of their ... (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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A: Are there good tips on being a better *creative* writer? The Writing Excuses podcast. These guys cover topics related to composing good narrative fiction. It is by far one of the best resources that I've found. (more) |
— | almost 14 years ago |
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A: How do evil protagonists win the reader over in dark fantasy stories? Your readers will have to relate to the protagonist, even if they disagree with his moral stance and actions. He needs clear goals and obstacles that stand in his way to establish conflict. The same basis for any successful story. My guess is that a comedic villain would be your best bet (e.g. Dr. E... (more) |
— | almost 14 years ago |
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A: Verb tense for technical document titles I am not aware of any formal guidelines, but here is my subjective take: - Continuous: Seems less formal, like what I would expect from an online FAQ/guide. - Descriptive: This seems formal, like what would be required in a dry document, e.g. a government software requirements document. - Imperative... (more) |
— | almost 14 years ago |
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A: Short Story first or skip to Screenplay A screenplay can be much less wordy than a short story since the screenplay is not the final product--the film is. I suggest going straight to the script. My problem is that I have very little free time to write and film (outside of my day job). If I let myself get bogged down in things that don't l... (more) |
— | almost 14 years ago |