Standback

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I dabble in writing; I've become increasingly proficient in keeping my condescending nature in check. Haven't written much though. Working on that.

A lot of my experience comes from reading, from books on writing, and from blogs on writing. I've also done a lot of critiquing at Critters.org, and reviewing at The Fix Online. Science-fiction and fantasy are my natural stomping grounds, but everything else is good too.


144 Answers

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What factors to consider when choosing an e-book platform?
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Iambic pentameter: how do you use words with 'secondary stressed' syllables?
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Is there a way to ask online booksellers to pull pirated editions of my books?
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Do script readers start at the beginning?
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How do authors incorporate languages they don't speak?
3
Translation of my book “Babymoves” into Japanese
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How can I learn how to outline, so I can write like an architect?
6
Is it appropriate to credit someone with a quote if I am not absolutely sure they are the source?
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Publishing a translation
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Is going 'off-topic' a sign of bad dialogue?
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If I'm going to hire a copyeditor, do I need to do any proofing myself?
3
First-time meeting with publisher & editors (What to expect)
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Is it typical to add variation to the words used for a character's name to keep it spicy?
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Tools or communities for word association?
6
Should my story's main obstacle be secret or common knowledge to the society?
3
How to figure out if an agent is “on the straight” or “shady”?
3
Can a literary agent be hired?
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Are these fictional musings convincing or overwrought?
2
Legal ramifications for writing about fictional relationships with celebs
6
Is it a bad idea to linger too long on a first draft?
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Should I switch to third person or continue in first person?
3
Ways for main character to influence world following their death
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My cool character is doing nothing for the plot. How do I deal with him?
3
Self publishing: Do I still need to follow the arbitrary word count limits?
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How can I convey that my viewpoint character is lying?
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Does anyone know the average number of times a new author has to submit before acceptance?
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Are online critique groups a good substitute for editors?
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The ethics of multiple contest submissions
5
How does one break into the field of professional writing?
4
How do I write a believable romance subplot?
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