Allen Guthrie's Infamous Writing Tips
Allen Guthrie, an acquisition editor for Point Blank Press, wrote up a 'white paper' three years ago called 'Hunting Down the Pleonasms' that has become a cult classic. Guthrie gave Adventure Books of...
View ArticleFind that word in your WIP
So, I saw this game on a different forum, who, for the record, stole it from another forum, and I thought it might be fun to try here. I don't know if it will work, but I'll give it a shot. The idea of...
View ArticleHow do you feel about lists?
How do you feel about lists in books / your writing? I don't mean shopping lists (although, those can count in the discussion), I am more concerned with the long complicated lists that often pop up in...
View ArticleNeed An Agent
I wrote a movie script, entered it in a contest, and was told it is "Oscar bait" and "should at least win best cinematography". It was in the top 10% of over 7,000 worldwide entries. Producers refuse...
View Articlea bit of good news
Sat Nam! (literally "Truth Name"--a Sikh greeting) As a member of a religious minority myself, I'm thrilled to tell you that the second gentleman and his wife put up a mezuzah to their official DC...
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Hello, world!
Hey there - long time reader, first time writer here. Excited to participate in this community as I learn and grow as a writer. Following the introductory guide, here’s a bit about me! - My first novel...
View Article2021 Weekend Progress Report Thread
Welcome to all Weekend Updaters, past, present and future. Yes, it's a new thread for a new year! To refresh for those long-time Progress Reporters and to clarify for all the new ones -- we're here to...
View ArticleRuin a Title by Changing One Letter
Simple game, pick the title of a book, tv show, video game, song, whatever, and change just one letter to make it terrible. The Codfather Hobocop Top Nun Now it's your turn!
View ArticleThe 2021 Sekrit Solstice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Story Swap!
Hear ye, Hear ye! The First of December is once more upon us, which means that we stand on the precipice of yet another season of writer-based joy and wonderment. That’s right, gang, polish up your...
View ArticleLast Line of the Day - NaNo 2021
Where did you end, as you tried to cram a few more words in before midnight (well, if you’re like me)?
View ArticleUse of first person and third person in a novel
Hi all, I've written a novel that switches from the first person viewpoint to the third person viewpoint throughout. I was think about putting the first person portions in italics and leaving the third...
View ArticleFormatting Flashbacks
This question actually stemmed from lesjunior's question but I didn't want to derail the conversation from the primary topic. I'm in a bit of a similar boat with italics. Right now in the draft of my...
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To Be Energy-Efficient, Brains Predict Their Perceptions
To Be Energy-Efficient, Brains Predict Their Perceptions | Quanta Magazine Results from neural networks support the idea that brains are “prediction machines” — and that they work that way to conserve...
View ArticleThe SFF 2021 Cantina
She polishes the last of the glasses, hung in neat little rows over the bar. Checks the bottles lined up behind her, hundreds of them in all shapes, sizes, and planet of origin. Makes sure the taps are...
View Article2nd Draft Tips
Hello everyone! I recently completed the first draft of my very first novel, and have it out to some trusted "alpha" readers at the moment. I scratched out some scenes for a potential second book, but...
View Article"Old" People Writing for Teens V
MOD NOTE: You can find Volume I of Old People Writing for Teens here. Volume II is here Volume III is here Volume IV is here For the old people... who write for teens.
View ArticleHello Everyone
Hi, I am a newbie to this forum and new author as well. Little about me: Working on my first book which will be non fiction. Passionate about data and work in that line of business. Love to crochet and...
View ArticleThe New W1S1 High Tea Bar and Lounge (with extra-comfy sofas)
After getting the okay from our wonderful room mod, @zanzjan, construction has started on a new W1S1 hangout space. Nothing wrong with the old one, of course, but sometimes fresh is good, right? Make...
View ArticleW1S1 - Who's in for 2022?
As the thread title asks, who's in for 2022? You can get a full rundown of what exactly W1S1 is here, but here's the short version: Write 1, Sub 1. Yep, the challenge is all about writing a story,...
View ArticleWhere are you currently writing VS where would you LOVE to be writing right now?
I'm curious what kind of setup some of you have for your writing. Do you have a set aside place in your home to get away from it all, or do you have to escape the house entirely? What's the environment...
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