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Are there any websites that show you the popularity and regional use of words? There are some words and phrases in my manuscript that I think are used in America. However, a beta reader tells me my character sounds British. Are there any online sources I can use to check the popularity of a word or phrase and/or where it is used? (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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Naming characters: Physical v. Personality Suppose my fictional character is a plastic penguin which happens to be very pompous. What do you believe is a better way to name a character? 1.A name which describes them physically Ex. Plastic Penguin 2.Or one based on their personality? Ex. Pompous Penguin Thanks (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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Using footnotes in fiction: children's book which can be enjoyed by adults I would like to write a children's story which is appealing to both children and adults. However, the world in which the story takes place requires the use of higher vocabulary and slang (it is a real world, for example, the petroleum industry). Most adults know the words, but children don't. Can I u... (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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Usefulness of writing conferences and realistic expectations of obtaining an agent I completed my first fiction novel a short while ago (heist/romance). I've been trying to get a literary agent by viewing their websites and following their submission requirements. However, it hasn't been working. I was thinking of attending a few writing conferences where you can meet with literary... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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Literary agent terms I've been trying to find a literary agent, but I've been coming across some terms that are foreign to me. I have a clue on what they mean, but would like to have more clarification. Terms: Serious fiction High quality fiction or quality fiction Handles all subrights of book (what does that all in... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Point of view, narrative voice, and when to name a character in narration Let's say you have a scene with Maria, written in third person from Maria's point of view. Then you have a scene with Akash, written in third person from Akash's point of view - and suppose they do not know each other. Next, we have a scene with Maria meeting Akash for the first time, written in thi... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Time frame of a traditional publisher, submitting to publishers, and need for an agent 1. In general, how long does it take a traditional publisher to approve/disapprove your manuscript from the time you submit it to them? The literary work is fiction and is about 330 pages. 2. Also, is it a good idea to submit to more than one traditional publisher at a time? Or, should you wait for ... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |