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Karlin
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First or third person?
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Any reason you cannot switch between the two? First person for both? The practice is not uncommon.
Sep 10, 2026
Karlin
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Most recent books you bought.
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Renaissance Woman: The Life of Vittoria Colonna
Sep 8, 2026
Karlin
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History and AI
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He wasn't home much, so he may have had some spirit left.
Sep 6, 2026
Karlin
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History and AI
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I just asked google "When did Vittoria Colonna's husband died. I got an AI summary that reads : "Vittoria Colonna's husband, Ferrante...
Sep 6, 2026
Karlin
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What random rabbit holes have you gone down while researching?
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I think we are seeing the two different approaches to writing here. Planners vs. Pantsers. If you are a planner, you know what you need...
Sep 4, 2026
Karlin
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What random rabbit holes have you gone down while researching?
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Of course you need self discipline. But not all writers are the same. An ocassional rabbit hole is a bonus for some of us. Perhaps...
Sep 3, 2026
Karlin
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What random rabbit holes have you gone down while researching?
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Some of us don't have deadlines, and finish and publish novels.
Sep 3, 2026
Karlin
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What random rabbit holes have you gone down while researching?
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You are describing writing as a discipline. As sticking to a contract. Almost as a form of employment. For me, writing is an adventure...
Sep 3, 2026
Karlin
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What random rabbit holes have you gone down while researching?
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I wonder... what is the attention span of a gnat? or of any insect?
Sep 2, 2026
Karlin
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How do you name characters?
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I take a goat to the wise man in the mountain. He checks the horoscope, chews some fungus, and comes up with a name.
Aug 30, 2026
Karlin
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Where to Write
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standalone version of Word, private cloud backup (not onedrive). email myself copies of work in progress, and physical hard drive backup.
Aug 25, 2026
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Rest in peace Dolly
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Coincidentally I happened to be sat outside listening to some Dolly Parton earlier today and now I read she has passed away. A downright...
Aug 25, 2026
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Idea Generation
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I wonder if this depends on what we mean by an idea? Do we mean the idea for a story arc, a character arc or an inciting event...
Aug 23, 2026
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Idea Generation
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I've heard that "ideas are a dime a dozen", yet I also see many posts here asking for ideas, or ways of generating ideas (Even use of AI...
Aug 23, 2026
Karlin
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How to keep a simple plot interesting?
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This is an oversimplification of a study that was done. The popular press reported it this way...
Aug 23, 2026
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