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Answer A: Should you write character description points in bulk or spread them out?
There is no correct answer. As some have intimated a character's description is only necessary if it's relevant to the story. My personal technique involves giving a reader a vague enough description to remind them of somebody they already know -this goes some way to employing the empathy card. Esse...
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almost 5 years ago
Answer A: Scriptwriting, screenplay writing, playwriting, blogging
There are technical differences between a play and a screenplay. Amadeus has set you on a good path. The, often overlooked, important difference between a play and screenplay is the required location discipline. A director may move cameras at any point to any location but there is only ONE stage. S...
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almost 5 years ago
Answer A: Fiction copyright, mythologies and interpretations of ancient texts?
As others intimated you can do pretty much anything you want with ancient / mythological characters. However, what you cannot do is use a representation from a film. e.g. You can use Thor but you must not make him similar to Marvel's Thor as the studio will claim your character is based on their copy...
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about 5 years ago
Answer A: Is a new paragraph line needed in dialogue when a character responds with actions?
Yes. There're a couple of things to unpack here. The general rule is: a new subject requires a new paragraph. A character or person qualifies as a new subject. It is important to remember: dialogue is not limited to speech. More broadly, dialogue is an exchange of communication. e.g.: Peter crept i...
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Answer A: Do scenes, sequels, and MRUs apply to mystery novels?
The answer is no. Simply because there are no elements that should or should not be included within a novel, mystery or otherwise. There are no correct formulas. This is evidenced by Dwight Swain's inability to write a successful work of fiction. Most mysteries / thrillers rely on skills such as mis...
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