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Posts by Slick23‭

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Q&A Examples for books that don't use (traditional) chapters?

Another is Alternatives to Sex. It has chapters, but they're not what you'd consider traditional chapters -- much shorter and they broken by the shape and pace of the narrative.

posted 14y ago by Slick23‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the best online writing classes?

I've taken some classes at Mediabistro.com -- both nonfiction -- and while the teachers have been pretty good (one gave me some excellent advice that led to publication in national magazines) ... t...

0 answers  ·  posted 14y ago by Slick23‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What tools do you use for your writing journal?

I usually keep a notepad and pen with me at all times. So, if I'm out thinking about a story and a scene or a bit of dialogue comes to mind, I write it down for recall later. I also keep a list of ...

1 answer  ·  posted 14y ago by Slick23‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Attributives in dialogue

I normally stick with "he said" and "she said" to keep things simple and transparent to the reader but wondering about questions. Is "she asked" and "he asked" appropriate when a character asks a q...

3 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Slick23‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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