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'Ellipsis' - what do they convey and how to use them aptly in a Novel? In the writing practises guides, it is usually mentioned that use of ellipsis is a bad practice. But I have come across certain usages in professional writing. To give an example ; In the novel Eat Pray Love by Liz Gilbert , following is usage; > On the other hand, he might just kiss me right now... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of copying writing styles? I come from a non-native English speaking country and, from my own analysis, I will say I have an intermediate level English fluency (IELTS score 7). Some of the articles on my blog were chosen by an international magazine (free of course). But now I am writing a novel. The way we normally speak Eng... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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What is a good way to handle lengthy monologues/lectures in a novel? In my novel, the MC is a woman from London who gets divorced and moves to Wales. Here she meets a Buddhist master with whom she has philosophical conversations about Life, Love, Relationships, etc. I have written the questions she will ask and his answers in a separate Word document. It accounts for... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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Quote at the beginning of a chapter, is it advisable for fiction novels? I have read a few non-fiction works (mostly scientific) where there is a quote at the beginning of each new chapter. Sometimes the quote related to the chapter along with the title, sometimes it was difficult to make out why its there. I am assuming this is to set-up a mood for the chapter or even s... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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Should we add a character in a story for realistic effect? In my novel, the protagonist is divorced and moves from London to another city in Britain. The setting is 2013. The protagonist is depressed and stressed out; in real life, such a person would see a psychiatrist. This will be a realistic scenario. But, if I introduce a doctor, I will have to create ... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |