Activity for White S.
| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Edit | Post #19154 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #19104 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #19060 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #19038 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
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As a writer, should I be upset because I couldn't think of an idea? I've just been struggling recently with this doubt that I could never think of ideas I've seen written on my own. If that sounds confusing to you, you aren't the only one. Of course, I could sit down and be inspired by something another author wrote and write something in the same vein. That's not t... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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A: How do I write a story within a story? Well, that would depend how long this short story is. But to me, the first idea that comes to mind is to show this short story by having a character actually reading it, perhaps within the framework of your author having asked for some feedback from a friend or even his publisher. Either that or make... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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Could I have a writing phobia? This question rather stems from my last question about inspiration vs copying from another authors work. While the suggestions I got there haven't completed resolved my issues and doubts, they have started me thinking differently about it. As a recap, this whole issue started when I read a piece of ... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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Am I copying an idea too closely? I guess this is a question about inspiration versus copying. I recently came across a story that really gripped me both with the inspiration for an idea and at the same time a doubt I could ever write anything as ground breaking or well written. I think it is that doubt that is fueling my concern. I... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |