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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. -
Karlin replied to the thread Got told AI did a better job than me..I also have a human editor. She's great, at least for me. The minor stuff AI could do, though I'd have to check its corrections...
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Karlin replied to the thread Do any of your characters swear? If so how often do they swear if at all?.This reminds me of when I was in basic training many yeas ago. The entire unit, about 40 men, was lined up in threes, and the...
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Karlin replied to the thread Do any of your characters swear? If so how often do they swear if at all?.I have 4 or 5 four letter words in what I am editing now. Only used at emotionally charged points. Otherwise, it's just silly. I'm...
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Karlin replied to the thread Plz help me come up with an antagonist for my story.Do you need another antagonist? If Vashti is plotting revenge on the Persian court, there will be plenty of tension between her and the...
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Karlin replied to the thread Seeking the opinions of published book authors.I'm what they call a "pantser". I get an idea, and run with it, not knowing where it will go, or even who the characters are, beyond...
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Karlin replied to the thread Got told AI did a better job than me..But will.they know if they are robots dreaming of being electric sherp? Or maybe sheep dreaming of being robots?
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Karlin replied to the thread Most recent books you bought..Bought Zorba the Greek as an ebook, new translation. Rereding it- thsi is probably the third or fourth time I'm reading it. Realizing...
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Karlin replied to the thread What's the best writing advice you ever received?.I recently picked up Terry Pratchett's "Night Watch", with an eye to see how he handles time travel. I am working on a story with time...
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Karlin replied to the thread Basics to Know About Working with an Editor.cute, but long winded
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Karlin replied to the thread A story idea I've 'scrapped' twice now is taunting me again....I'm a pantser+. I start with an idea, then start writing. Not always from the beginning. Once the story gets going, and the characters...
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Karlin replied to the thread What if your story idea has already been done?.It depends what you mean by " original idea". Like an idea for a timec travel story. Well, time travel has been written many times. Has...
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Karlin replied to the thread I need help with writing.There are a lot of lousy podcasts out there. I have little payience for those that are 80% ads and banter, and 20% content. I have found...
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Karlin replied to the thread I need help with writing.Exactly. I would add podcasts as a learning source. I found thatbpodcasters are often happy to correspond with listeners too.