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    "Generic European Fantasy"

    This. The "generic" fantasy stuff that made me freeze on my works for so long. I'd reject a potential story because it had those elements. Not necessarily a bad thing if you're into that, but no. Not me. If anything it made me rethink my ideas and broaden my horizons in my interests and what...
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    What are you Reading Now?

    Oooh! That's on my To Read list in Goodreads!! That might be my next read (or soon to read)
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    What are you Reading Now?

    I've tried Gene Wolfe's Book of the New Sun (Shadow of the Torturer) and like you, could not get into it. Sometimes the author takes too long with side trips or what I think is too mundane in the narrative. I really liked the concept though, may try again at some point. Right now I've just...
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    Clothing and Garb

    That depends also on gender roles in your world. How are the women treated? If women are meant to be more behind the scenes or dependent on their male counterparts, would their clothing be more conservative (high neck lines, long skirts, wearing men's clothing taboo?). If the women are...
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    Scrivener Software: to use or not?

    I went back and played with One Note a little. Did you know you can link both one note and word? I learn something new every day. I've been thinking about it off and on today, and I may just stick with one note/word for the moment. I'd still like to try Scrivener out.
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    Scrivener Software: to use or not?

    I have always used Microsoft word and have tried One Note. Since I have my laptop and a tablet with a detachable keyboard, I've got stuff scattered everywhere. Getting my writing organized is my biggest challenge right now. I am still undecided on what to use, but I'm keeping my options open.
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    Scrivener Software: to use or not?

    I recently heard about the Scrivener program from a fellow fiction writer on Facebook. Has anyone else used this program for their manuscripts? I'm thinking about purchasing it, but I only have a laptop and am not sure how much space on my Dell it's going to use. I've done some research into...
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    R.Bradbury Zen and Complete idiots guide to publishing sci fi

    I have the Ray Bradbury book, but haven't had time to read it. Lots of school and overtime at work this year. :stomp:
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    Getting in the mood to write

    Or get the opportunity to whip out the notebook and scribble something for later. Usually notes or ideas. Your job sounds a lot like mine...
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    Getting in the mood to write

    For me, the mood to write sometimes comes at the wrong time. Like during the semester when all I am doing is work and school online. I've had the itch during work; but when I get home, that urge is gone because I am too tired to pick up a notebook. I'll have the itch before work, but only have...
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    Do you create a backstory for your characters?

    I agree with the pros and cons. I'd just as soon not get too sidetracked with the more minor characters. However, too, a benefit for character bios is how jotting down HOW they interact with one another; not so much that you get a story of the protagonist and the antagonist's days on the...
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    Do you create a backstory for your characters?

    How do you make the chart/table? Do you use Microsoft Excel or do you write it out longhand?
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    Do you create a backstory for your characters?

    It's a double edged sword for me. I've found that if I do a background story on a character, it'll either make or break that person; only because it will become too mired for me to continue because I get stuck on that particular story instead of the main one. My character backgrounds are more...
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    Fantasy Dreams

    My dreams seem to always somehow make it into my writings. For the longest time, that's where most of it came from. Most of the time it's just a scene or the atmosphere of the dream itself that spawns a train of thought that leads to the story idea and goes from there. Otherwise, my dreams are...
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    Tried of vampires being goody two-shoes?

    Ooh!!! I always take up reading suggestions! I've heard about the series, but never had time to look them up. She also writes historical fiction too. SWEET!!
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