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...
Oooh! That's on my To Read list in Goodreads!! That might be my next read (or soon to read)
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...
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...
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...
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...
I recently heard about the Scrivener program from a fellow fiction writer on Facebook. Has anyone else used this program for their manuscripts?...
I have the Ray Bradbury book, but haven't had time to read it. Lots of school and overtime at work this year. :stomp:
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...
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...
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...
How do you make the chart/table? Do you use Microsoft Excel or do you write it out longhand?
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...
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...
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...
Ah yes, the Vampire[I]. I can remember becoming somewhat fascinated with the undead; somewhere between reading [I]In the Forests of the Night by...
Usually when I get an idea in my head, I write it down as quickly as possible when it can be formed into words. I've now got it down to short,...
Not sure if this question is for this forum, but here goes: I've been working on a new world/concept for some time. It involves the...
I've always had problems with writer's block. There were times when I'd not touch a story for months on end. I either just couldn't think of the...
I liked the trailer. I may go see it or wait until it comes out on DVD. Looks interesting.
