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Fiction is a form of prose writing that deals with at least partly artificial or imagined events and characters. This tag should be used for any questions relating to fiction, including fiction formatting, techniques and publishing.
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How to use narcissism productively in writing?
Have you considered using your narcissism to its fullest extent and writing a thriller novel from the psychopaths perspective. The 'protagonist' could be like the Dexter character on TV. He doesn't s …
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How are opening chapter expectations affected by genre?
I used to call my novel a techno-thriller but most readers stated they wanted to see more action in the very first chapter. At first I thought of complying, but then realized why would I reveal more a …
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Are words like 'cunt' too provocative for use in the current fiction market?
Current fiction seems more focused on commercial success than it does on promoting dialogue or discourse with those having opposing views. http://thehofstrachronicle.com/provocative-writer-redefines-role-of-novelistbr … Are there words too provocative for use in the current politically correct fiction markets? …
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Is it acceptable to have the theme of a story remain hidden to its characters?
I am trying to expand the depth of my writing beyond simple storytelling. Although my previous novel was an action/adventure, I realized it has a deeper point than entertainment. Dean Koontz offers th …
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How to know the quality of query letter critiques?
Having nearly completed the second draft on my 135,000 word novel, I am now seeking critiques of my query letter before I submit them to agents. I did find a forum at AQ Connect - Query Critiques bu …
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Is it considered trademark infringement to use the name of a real business in a novel?
I am writing a pivotal scene for my novel that is set in Red Square of Moscow. A very wealthy bureaucrat is leaving a famous, high end store that exists in real life.
Is it considered trademark infr …
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Is it bad not to explain things?
I always enjoyed the works of Fritz Leiber, especially Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. He filled his world with the usual assortment of Medieval things and magic relics but focused primarily on his wonder …
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The Good, the Bad, and the Semicolon
As a former scientist, I am more familiar with technical or academic writing, so formatting fiction can be a challenge. My friend stripped out my semicolons and replaced most with a simple period. … She laughed and said they are fine if you are a dead British writer, other than that they are used infrequently at best in modern fiction writing. …
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What kinds of skill does writing require?
Even bad writing requires skills. I read my earlier efforts and think how badly I suck, so I edit and move on. Often, I return to revise my revisions only to wonder why I had changed my initial draft …
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