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Somewhere in the last thread, there was a link to a list of expressions and phrases and physical cues that convey different emotions with showing instead of telling, and I didn't bookmark it. Anyone have that still?
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Dr. Kloctopussy posted:You're probably thinking of this: Yeah, this is just for when I get stuck. Thank you for the link.
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Feb 28, 2017 19:29
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What's everyone's thoughts on spicing up dialogue tags? One person in my writing group says I use "he said" too much. When I try to throw in "he replied/he asked/he interrupted/he shouted" etc., another will tell me I need to stick with "he said."
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Mar 6, 2017 04:48
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How do you guys decide where to put in chapter breaks? Good cliffhangers or ends of scenes? How much variance in chapter length is too much?
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Mar 7, 2017 04:05
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Trustworthy posted:I write pulpy poo poo, but I always try to make sure my chapters include three things: 1.) An element of progress along the main story arc (An old mentor teaches Barack about Sauron's secret weakness: love). 2.) A smaller arc that's started and completed within the chapter, even if it's fairly insignificant (Barack orders a P'zone, it arrives!). 3.) A cliffhanger or mystery at the end that compels readers to keep reading ("What's this diamond ring in my P'zone?" perplexedly asked Barack.). That's very helpful, thank you! 
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Mar 9, 2017 15:43
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Better Fred Than Dead posted:I tend to write past as "present, but 10 seconds ago," Like, you put the word "just" before every verb?
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Mar 24, 2017 20:19
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Guys I'm about sixty thousand words (hope to end at 110k) into a fantasy novel. I've avoided a bad name like the ones listed above, but what else should I avoid? Mine involves dragons, which makes me feel a little like a hack, but I'd like to avoid other huge offenders. What do you hate most about fantasy, basically?
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Aug 29, 2017 12:51
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don longjohns posted:Now if I could just get that voice that keeps saying, "You're never going to finish this. Just give up you idiot. No one can teach and write a book at the same time," to shut the gently caress up I'll be in great loving shape. Give that voice the name of someone you hate. Then just say "Shut up, Jeff!" (or whoever) and it'll feel good and right.
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Ither posted:I usually write in Courier New, but for this attempt, I'm using Comic Sans. Mods!?
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