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    Slowing it down - Pacing

    I'm actually heading to bed, but I sent you a PM. If I misread the invitation to send the story itself, please disregard the document I attached. I don't want to overstep. I would certainly be happy to put the question into proper words tomorrow, and send a new message. Thanks again! Addison
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    Slowing it down - Pacing

    I suppose a lack of clarity is what I get for trying to form the question in my mind and in the post at the same time. It was a jumbled mess, but that's sort of what is going on in my head at the moment anyway. I would be interested in sharing a story with you, if you have the time, just because...
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    Writing a fantasy novel with a female protagonist

    Dropping in late, but I thought I would throw my two cents in. I'm male, and I write a lot of female protagonists. I've never really thought much on the reason for that, other than the fact that I enjoy it, but if I had to make up a reason for using female protagonists, it would be this: No...
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    Slowing it down - Pacing

    I've always had issues with pacing, and I've never been able to find an answer that really clicks for me. Maybe someone in here has an idea, or can put a new spin on an old idea, so I can figure out just what I need to do? My problem is that I love action scenes. Love them. I've written 10k...
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    Howdy!

    A warm greeting with a cup of joe. This seems like the place for me.
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    What does it take to get you to get writing?

    This has always been a problem for me, because not doing things is just so easy, right? Thanks to a necessity of my job, I finally found something that seems to work for me. I downloaded a time tracking app for my phone. It's nothing like RescueTime or anything that guilts you and shows you your...
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    Howdy!

    Well, hi there! My name is Addison (Addi), and I just joined up about ten minutes ago. I've been a fan of fantasy and science fiction all my life, and a writer of it for about 8 years. I've had some very minor success in the form of a Fireside Magazine publication, and some Writers of the...
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