MGOwen

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Amateur writer just starting out - interested mainly in spec fiction.

My blog is updated every Friday: http://mgowen.com


20 Answers

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15
Decide on a theme/overarching meaning before writing a short story?
nov 18 '10 at 23:46
10
Podcasts useful for improving writing skills
nov 18 '10 at 23:33
9
How deeply should I study the background of a community before writing about it?
nov 22 '10 at 1:46
9
How much swearing is TOO much? (And how much is not enough?)
dec 20 '10 at 1:41
8
What's Essential In A Combat Scene?
jan 28 '11 at 6:37
7
How much planning should go on before beginning writing?
dec 8 '10 at 2:49
6
How to name the characters of your story?
nov 22 '10 at 0:41
6
How does a code monkey become a novelist?
feb 7 '11 at 3:16
6
At what point does an author deal with an editor?
dec 21 '10 at 0:52
6
What are some ingredients of really engaging non-fiction?
dec 20 '10 at 1:49
5
How much swearing is TOO much? (And how much is not enough?)
dec 20 '10 at 1:45
4
What should I do to promote my books?
dec 16 '10 at 2:29
3
How do I find an agent?
nov 22 '10 at 0:30
3
Could I reach the level of good writing style as non-native language speaker?
nov 22 '10 at 1:56
3
What are some online guides for starting writers?
nov 19 '10 at 4:25
2
How do I overcome a lack of motivation to write at home?
nov 18 '10 at 23:35
1
What are some examples of modern original plots?
dec 24 '10 at 2:02
1
Are there jobs that involve creative writing in the software industry?
dec 3 '10 at 2:34
0
How can I make a collection of essays / arguments more attractive to publishers?
mar 14 '12 at 3:08
-5
Preventing the symbolic conflict of “Hunger Games” from overshadowing widespread social plight
mar 1 '12 at 22:52