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Question When writing a novel where do you start?
I have many abstract ideas for a novel, including characters, storyline etc.. I have found that writing my ideas down helps make them more real and concrete.The problem I am having is that I will write a scene for the story, then I will work on character development, then I will work on outlining the...
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over 7 years ago
Answer A: Longer or shorter chapters?
There is a third option, if it is too hard to decide between long and short. You could have long chapters, with breaks within the chapters. This is usually accomplished by having a larger space between two paragraphs and having a symbol (like a flower, sword, or whatever fits the story) separating th...
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Question Is blending genres well received by readers?
My writings tend to be a blend of multiple genre's. I know some can work well together, like sci-fi and fantasy, but are there genre's that should not be blended? Also, is it confusing to reader's when there is not a clear genre?
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Answer A: How should I plan blog content and themes for the best reader experience?
If I were to do a daily blog about a general monthly topic, I would make a list of all the important things about that particular monthly topic. Then I would organize the list into an order that makes sense. Lastly, I would focus on one of the important things on my re-organized list per day. Only th...
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Answer A: How to make the reader feel like the protagonist is not a single character, but the group/squad?
You might want to read some works that have multiple characters that are fully developed, with no one the "star" and see how those authors were able to balance them. Currently, I am reading Leo Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina". Although the title suggests she is the star of the book, there are many characte...
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Question Physical description of characters
Does a physical description have to be specific to make a character feel real, or can the physical description be general and the details be left to the reader's imagination?
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Answer A: Can there be multiple translated versions in the same language of a public domain book?
Public domain books are no longer under copyright protection and can be used by the public as they wish without fear of copyright infringement. There are classical books that have multiple translations to the same language. However, before starting such a project, I would suggest that you ensure that...
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