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bio website chaos-keep.com
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Semi-Pro writer, former magazine publisher, programmer and private pilot. A little bit crazy but useful if you need that sort of thing.

I've been writing for as long as I've been able to write and I've even managed to sell a story or two. I usually stick with a more science fiction and fantasy setting, but I also like to experiment with other genres. Mystery is one I'm still working on, but it's coming along okay.


Jun
18
answered My first act is lengthy. And I cannot shorten it. Any Suggestions?
Jun
18
comment Some doubts on the use of Italicized words
I say you've said pretty much everything I would say. Italics really do stand out without being in your face about it. It just flows better.
Jun
17
answered Software that converts handwriting to computer text
Jun
7
answered How to overcome the fact that I can't write long stories?
Jun
6
answered Should I use different pen names for different audiences (non-fiction)?
Jun
4
answered Should a long flashback be written in first or third person?
Jun
1
answered Does my story structure for an ensemble zombie story sound effective?
Jun
1
answered In a “learn to do X” book, should a section review come before the quiz / exercises or after?
Jun
1
comment Is there a quick way to know I have created a Mary Sue?
I would also add "if they are always right about everything" to the list.
Nov
19
awarded  Yearling
Nov
15
awarded  Nice Answer
Oct
7
awarded  Nice Answer
Aug
24
awarded  Nice Answer
Aug
18
awarded  Good Answer
Jul
31
awarded  Nice Answer
Jun
10
awarded  Enlightened
Apr
6
comment What is a good OCR program?
I use OneNote every day and didn't know it could do this. Wish I knew this yesterday when I had to transcribe a thousand+ words.
Apr
3
answered How do you calculate the length of your manuscript?
Mar
30
comment When *should* I use passive voice?
+1 for the advice and the explanation. This is a great answer.
Mar
24
reviewed Approve suggested edit on plot tag wiki excerpt