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The "Rules" of Writing

answered Dec 9, 2010 at 22:01

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The "Rules" of Writing

technique style rules

answered Dec 13, 2010 at 1:12

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The "Rules" of Writing

technique style rules

answered Dec 22, 2010 at 17:27

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I have written my first novel and I think it's ready. What next?

publishing editing novel

answered Dec 7, 2010 at 19:11

24 votes

What are good places to post your work where it will be read by others?

publishing websites criticism audience

answered Dec 17, 2010 at 22:31

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Good books on writing for comics?

resources collaboration artwork comics

answered Dec 14, 2010 at 15:02

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What's the benefit of using invented languages in-story?

creative-writing fiction novel fantasy constructed-language

answered Mar 7, 2011 at 15:43

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When should a chapter end?

style editing formatting

answered Feb 28, 2011 at 15:05

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What's Essential In A Combat Scene?

creative-writing style description combat

answered Feb 15, 2011 at 2:57

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How long can a writer expect to write before publishing his/her first novel?

publishing

answered Dec 10, 2010 at 15:56

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Do you always revise your stories or do you sometimes move on?

revision

answered Dec 9, 2010 at 15:24

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What genre is my writing?

genre fantasy

answered Dec 14, 2010 at 15:43

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How do you avoid purple prose?

style technique

answered Jan 18, 2011 at 22:47

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Simplicity is fundamental in design. How about in writing a novel?

style fiction

answered Mar 16, 2011 at 14:28

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Waiting for response to full MS

agent queries

answered Mar 21, 2011 at 15:08

8 votes

Keeping track of multiple plot lines

fiction novel tools plot planning

answered Feb 24, 2011 at 15:23

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How does one go back to editing an older piece?

editing

answered Mar 9, 2011 at 19:12

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Do you use the word "that" too much?

style

answered Dec 9, 2010 at 21:22

7 votes

Best humorous exaggerated comparisons

humor

answered Feb 11, 2011 at 22:27

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Are composite characters in creative non-fiction okay?

non-fiction technique

answered Jan 18, 2011 at 23:17

6 votes

How do you make a character quintessential, but not cliched or cartoony?

fiction technique character-development characters

answered Jan 20, 2011 at 3:01

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How would a source be referenced in the typical paper/book?

citations

answered Dec 22, 2010 at 16:10

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What techniques are used to create non-linear stories?

plot

answered Jan 13, 2011 at 21:10

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What should I do to promote my books?

marketing

answered Dec 16, 2010 at 18:04

5 votes

Can I self-publish on a reputable publishing platform, and how much would it cost?

publishing self-publishing money

answered Dec 14, 2010 at 19:16

5 votes

How Much Can You Make From Writing a Book?

money

answered Dec 10, 2010 at 19:41

4 votes

Are already privately bound books a deterent for publishing houses?

publishing

answered Jan 11, 2011 at 15:01

4 votes

Where is a good place to find writing prompts?

brainstorming writers-block ideas preparation

answered Mar 21, 2011 at 15:12

4 votes

How to explain something mid sentence

style

answered Apr 28, 2011 at 14:07

3 votes

What makes first person plural a tricky narrative voice?

fiction viewpoint

answered Dec 23, 2010 at 15:59

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The "Rules" of Writing

The "Rules" of Writing

The "Rules" of Writing

I have written my first novel and I think it's ready. What next?

What are good places to post your work where it will be read by others?

Good books on writing for comics?

What's the benefit of using invented languages in-story?

When should a chapter end?

What's Essential In A Combat Scene?

How long can a writer expect to write before publishing his/her first novel?

Do you always revise your stories or do you sometimes move on?

What genre is my writing?

How do you avoid purple prose?

Simplicity is fundamental in design. How about in writing a novel?

Waiting for response to full MS

Keeping track of multiple plot lines

How does one go back to editing an older piece?

Do you use the word "that" too much?

Best humorous exaggerated comparisons

Are composite characters in creative non-fiction okay?

How do you make a character quintessential, but not cliched or cartoony?

How would a source be referenced in the typical paper/book?

What techniques are used to create non-linear stories?

What should I do to promote my books?

Can I self-publish on a reputable publishing platform, and how much would it cost?

How Much Can You Make From Writing a Book?

Are already privately bound books a deterent for publishing houses?

Where is a good place to find writing prompts?

How to explain something mid sentence

What makes first person plural a tricky narrative voice?