Hi all, I've been writing my novel for some time now, and there is one thing that has been bothering me for a while. I want to start in 2010...
Ever since I started to be interested in fiction writing about 2 years ago, I've struggled to write. At first, the biggest issue holding me back...
I'm writing a piece that involves a lot of jumping around in place and time. There is where the story currently opens (11:30 PM on a Tuesday...
There is a common writing adage that your main character need a personal trait flaw. I see that argument as being that a personal trait flaw...
Hi all, I'm on my second draft of my WIP and after much faffing around rewrote the first third of the book. It fixed the problem I was having but...
Hi there, I'm a strategist by day and writer by night, so I'm trying to find a drafting process that works. By 'works' I mean something that...
Hello! I'm Emily and I'm currently a journalist for the most part. I write about video games but I've done a lot of copywriting and commercial...
So, I've read through a lot of older posts and still have a question I'd like to flesh out. In my current WIP my chapters range quite markedly...
Is it a legitimate technique to plot a novel as a series of short stories that are basically chapters using the same characters? I get lost the...
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum and writing my very first book. I have been compiling stories and such that will match photos to go with...
Hi people, who are dedicated and likeminded to write innovative novels, I would like to propose an interesting question - the style of writing...
I'm still in the very first draft, but I'm getting in quite a pickle with a substantial cast of characters and a lot of activity in a lot of...
Hey there WF community. I have a humble request of you. I'm seeking out a writing partner to help me improve my grammar. Now, I'm not looking to...
My name is John and I missed this forum at first. I posted in the general writing forum before... Oops! As I said in the general writing forum,...
Speaking of idioms... I've always wondered about the phrase: "Do you walk to school or take your lunch?" At first glance, this looks like sheer...
Okay, I know some writers who just plot out their book as detailed as possible... others who just let it happen as it happens. What kind of writer...
I'm trying to write a short story but my problem is I can never feel satisfied with the amount of detail I plan. This is a relatively short story...
I am struggling with Jack Bell's book Plot and Structure. I have a good handle on plot but not on scene. Specifically, I don't see what Bell...
I am wondering what approach each individual uses when it comes to their story creation. I use Product Management terms because those are two...
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