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Karlin replied to the thread Received my first response from a publisher!.For whatever it is worth: I found my publisher by reading a book on a related topic, and thinking "I wondered who published this?" I... -
Karlin replied to the thread Magic systems please!.Well, they say "write what you know..."
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Karlin replied to the thread Magic systems please!.OH! You meant Fictional magic.
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Karlin replied to the thread Magic systems please!.I just listen carefully, then look the victim in the eye,and tell them.what will happen. It's the look that is critical. Afterwards, I...
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Karlin replied to the thread English names in a fantasy novel.You are limited by the alphabet you use. Can you write clicking sounds? Or a tonal system?
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Karlin replied to the thread Collaboration.Sometimes you need to take a risk in order to accomplish something. You want partners to help brainstorm, but are afraid of someone...
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Karlin replied to the thread Is this success?.Mad Swede, yours is a very personal story. I don't know if I have anything useful to say, but: I have sold some books, though not of...
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Karlin replied to the thread How many books have you read?.You are saying that you do read quite a lot, but mostly beginner's writings, and "bad writing". Rather than reading established authors...
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Karlin replied to the thread How many books have you read?.This apparently works for you, but leaves me bewildered. When you edit your work, or someone else's, what is your basis for thinking a...
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Karlin replied to the thread How many books have you read?.Broadly. A few years ago I expanded my reading to include Asian classics, and I have gained much from this.
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I ask, because I think you need to read a lot in order to write well. I'm older than many here. I've been reading for over 50 years...
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Karlin replied to the thread Basics to Know About Working with an Editor.You can borrow some of my diplomas. If I can find them.
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Karlin replied to the thread Favorite topic to write about?.avocados. actually, hard to nail it down. each time I do something hdifferent. but always flawed characters doing their best.
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Karlin replied to the thread Hello from the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.Good luck! I'd like to hear more about your writing.