thank you, skip.knox, for that reply.
Those last few questions I posted were directed at Prince of Spires. They had said, "As a side-note, I don't really believe in the idea of writing from the heart and feeling the story and all that. You write by sitting down behind a keyboard and typing. But...
Could you direct me to where you have learned about over and under writers? I have not heard that mentioned before, but that may be the best fit yet. If so, then it is a gift - I either edit after writing or when that voice comes through identify and/or separate that material for use later. I...
Well the issue with looking for an ADULTS ONLY writers forum is that the focus will likely become very limited. The reason I jumped in here is there are a variety of sections, even Nanowrimo. I am not sure I could find a good, quality adults only forum community for writers. But if anyone here...
Thank you everyone for your replies! I think Fifthview and Rosemary Tea are closest to helping me grock this. It looks like I am either writing from a logical voice, or I am, I guess, distancing myself from the story? Putting it at arm's length and spending my time detailing everything, instead...
In "Chapter After Chapter" the author talks about a student (if memory serves) and how he fell into writing using the voice she calls "The Great American Writer." Something like that.
Anyhow I realized, on reading this, that I have this same issue! Only I never set out to write the "Great...
That's the question I have been asking myself as I Googled around looking for the best writing forums. I do have an account with Nanowrimo, but I am fairly certain that it is not the best place for me. My wish list for a writing forums would be as follows:
1. NO CENSORSHIP of ANY KIND!
I don't...