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Oct 18 |
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Is a chapter the equivalent of a sequence? Non-word adaptations are constrained because they need to please a lot of people, simultaneously, and in a short time frame. Sequences divide the film into logical chunks where sequence n+1 is totally reliant on the viewers understanding of sequences [1, n]. So by that definition novel chapters could act like sequences, but not vice versa because the transition between chapters in a well-written novel is often much smoother than sequences in films. Films target cinemas which don't have a rewind button, novels have 'the previous page.' |
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Oct 17 |
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Is a chapter the equivalent of a sequence? Could be. But I'm not entirely sure what you mean by 'sequence.' What you define it as... |
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Oct 16 |
awarded | Enthusiast |
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Oct 13 |
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Deciding the setting: real or invented? @Alenanno, "Sherlock Holmes" I call that steam-punk :) |
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Oct 13 |
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Deciding the setting: real or invented? Sorry! But I always think of 'detective/crime fiction' as being in a surreal (most often steam-punk) setting/world... It's just how I see it so I think you need to think "Do I want it realistic or real?" to decide if you want a place or a setting. Go for the simple option if you want to focus on the detective/victim journey. |
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Oct 13 |
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Deciding the setting: real or invented? @Alenanno, Aaaah! Well, you can change things around a bit, add a tinge of steampunk maybe and so on, then wrap all of this in a familiar society and a familiar place. In other words, give your place a name, imagine it was identical to a real place you know, spice it up as you go along. |
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Oct 12 |
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Word Choice: When something negative happens that changes your perspective for the better May also be the 'my life sucked turn-point.' But I can't decide whether this Q should be constrained to 'small happenings/a harm hiding good' moments or broadened to 'eye opener/life saver' situations too... |
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Oct 11 |
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Deciding the setting: real or invented? Mostly grammar |
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Oct 9 |
answered | Deciding the setting: real or invented? |
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Oct 5 |
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How to represent dependencies in outlines Have you tried doing it in a flat, slim tree-map/flow-chart? If you could find a style that fits the format of your text and the layout of the pages then it could work pretty well. Aim for an all-text flowchart style then add pointers; focus on the placement of the terms on the page and you want need any shapes to go with it. I could show you a practical example if you have a sample of your text in final form. |
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Sep 26 |
awarded | Citizen Patrol |
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Sep 25 |
awarded | Talkative |
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Sep 20 |
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Are there any metrical dictionaries? The right word is 'magical,' honestly! |
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Sep 20 |
awarded | Organizer |
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Sep 20 |
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Avoiding unintended rudeness or accusatory tones in reminder emails Clarified the title and added 2 tags that seemed relevant. |
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Sep 20 |
suggested | suggested edit on Avoiding unintended rudeness or accusatory tones in reminder emails |
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Sep 14 |
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Spiritual elements in a science-fiction novel Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Ghost in the Shell, Lake of the Long Sun (and the series), Star Wars, and Avatar-among others. I rest my case. |
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Sep 14 |
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Spiritual elements in a science-fiction novel How would you categorize FF: The Spirits Within? |
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Sep 13 |
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How can I reconcile the exposition of the three act scheme vs. starting out with a bang? @LaurenI, Star Trek 2009, that's the one. I can't believe I confused 6 with 9! Oh, and ST 2 will have more lens flare; it's confirmed! (Note: FunMade!) |
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Sep 13 |
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How can I reconcile the exposition of the three act scheme vs. starting out with a bang? The 2006 Star Trek might have an answer. The movie basically followed a three act structure where the first act had two parts. The first part was highly action-packed/fast-paced but it was expository as well as to why the hero was destined to be a hero. It is essentially a Hero Journey, it just started a bit earlier than the hero was born. If your protagonist comes from a worthy/interesting family line, this start's even more fitting. |
