http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/-t1.htm Discuss, describe and moan about your progress/completion/querying with your novel Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:19:05 GMT 10 http://i83.servimg.com/u/f83/13/53/56/77/mainba10.jpg http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/-t1.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/yipee-and-yahoo-t6.htm emilycross
Share your happy writing moments here and cheer the rest of us pessimist writers up!!]]> The Novel Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:13:19 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/yipee-and-yahoo-t6.htm#6 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/yipee-and-yahoo-t6.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-imperfect-hero-t343.htm Shix Any thoughts on creating anti-heroes? Do you use them, or are your main characters predominantly without flaws? The story I'm working on (well, I've written the prologue so that's something) essentially has two main characters. Whilst both of them seem quite "good" on the surface, they have flaws that I'm sure will test the reader's willingness to sympathize with them as the story progresses. But the flaws interest me and make them real. The lead female character becomes ... The Novel Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:40:24 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-imperfect-hero-t343.htm#4686 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-imperfect-hero-t343.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/your-blog-website-updates-t22.htm emilycross Updated your blog or website lately, let us know here. The Novel Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:06:00 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/your-blog-website-updates-t22.htm#24 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/your-blog-website-updates-t22.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/why-do-we-write-t342.htm Shix Why do we write? I've been 8 years (yes that's right) without writing anything worthwhile, this after having chased my dream of being a writer since the age of 12 and achieving it and in the process becoming one of the youngest authors signed by HarperCollins. Since then, nada. But there are a lot of reasons for that, some external and all beside the point. Writing has tormented my sleep, destroyed my eye-sight and generally caused me a whole world of grief. And yet ... I can't give ... The Novel Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:20:11 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/why-do-we-write-t342.htm#4678 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/why-do-we-write-t342.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/q-and-a-t344.htm Shix When I got my novel published a lot of neat things happened, things you don't think about when you dare to dream about publication. Things like liasing with artists regarding covers, doing interviews, deciding on a dedication etc. One other thing is doing an author questionnaire. I had to do one which was quite fun and I thought I'd post the questions they asked me to see what your answers would be. Consider it another incentive to finish those stories and seek publication! You might one ... The Novel Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:19:05 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/q-and-a-t344.htm#4702 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/q-and-a-t344.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-motivation-thread-t322.htm emilycross I'm unmotivated. Seriously i'm finding the thought of sitting down to type my story a chore. Where has my mojo gone? I can't even pick up a pen and write a poem at the moment. I was so ready to go when i was doing my masters that i was chomping at the bit. i thought that maybe it was left over tiredness - a month later and i'm wondering . . . WTF!!!!!! I need Someone to kick me! any volunteers The Novel Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:18:42 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-motivation-thread-t322.htm#4398 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-motivation-thread-t322.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/nanowrimo2009-t339.htm emilycross
Go NANO!! ]]> The Novel Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:15:12 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/nanowrimo2009-t339.htm#4623 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/nanowrimo2009-t339.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-beta-box-t293.htm *Moonlight_Mania*
P.S this is the right place to put this isn't it?]]> The Novel Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:15:48 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-beta-box-t293.htm#3996 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-beta-box-t293.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/getting-published-t338.htm Grace_Sully Where to go from here is the thing . . . There are so many websites detailing editing and critique services but they seem to cost a small fortune So really, my question is now that I've finished writing what to I do to get published?]]> The Novel Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:46:07 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/getting-published-t338.htm#4608 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/getting-published-t338.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/which-actor-would-best-fit-your-characters-t337.htm dianapaz I apologize if this thread already exists or should be posted somewhere else, but I thought it would be fun... Do you have any stories where you envision an actor/Hollywood star as you write? Not necessarily based on their acting abilities, but who fits the look of your character? In my wip, Adrian Grenier (from Entourage) looks exactly like my hero, and Isla Fisher looks very close to how I imagine my heroine. Also, In my first YA, Ben Barnes (from Prince Caspian) would be perfect ... The Novel Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:42:59 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/which-actor-would-best-fit-your-characters-t337.htm#4602 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/which-actor-would-best-fit-your-characters-t337.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/working-titles-covers-t50.htm emilycross Discuss the titles of your WIP here and maybe share or descirbe how you envision the cover of your book to be! The Novel Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:09:55 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/working-titles-covers-t50.htm#240 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/working-titles-covers-t50.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/you-might-be-a-novelist-t329.htm dianapaz While at the "Guilty Pleasures" thread, the full realization of how book-obsessed I am came to light, which led me to thinking how writers might have a few things in common. You might be a novelist if... -your interest in books supercedes your interest in fashion. -you sometimes prefer the people in your own imagination to the people your own real life. -you confuse others by talking about your characters like they're real people. -you hear music that isn't ... The Novel Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:10:33 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/you-might-be-a-novelist-t329.htm#4467 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/you-might-be-a-novelist-t329.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/critques-criticism-constructive-or-destructive-t270.htm emilycross What are your thoughts on criticism? is it constructive or destructive? I've just posted a short story on the SYW forum here and on absolutewrite. I know that the critiques here will be constructive and useful. My worry though is by posting on absolutewrite, have i walked myself into getting slaughtered over my writing? I've heard about absolute's reputation that some people won't hold back with their criticism. My hope its constructive as i've experienced 'destructive' criticism in other ... The Novel Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:37:09 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/critques-criticism-constructive-or-destructive-t270.htm#3457 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/critques-criticism-constructive-or-destructive-t270.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/what-are-you-working-on-right-now-t130.htm emilycross Ok i guess i'll start. Well at the moment i'm supposed to being doing work for university but i bought a book called from first draft to finished novel two days ago. I don't place much value in books like these but i'm a very unorganised person and this book to me is helping me change the way i go about writing. So at the moment i'm putting aside my current WIP for little while and working on new project by using these organised methods (outlining, foundation building etc. ) - i'm excited ... The Novel Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:58:35 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/what-are-you-working-on-right-now-t130.htm#1107 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/what-are-you-working-on-right-now-t130.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/motives-t169.htm daeonica The most recent Nathan Bransford blog is about characters needing motives. You can find it here: clicky It got me thinking: do you have clear motives for your MC? Are there things you'll have to change later, if you agree with what's said in this post? What is the motivation for your MC? Feel free to let conversation stray from those questions. The Novel Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:59:19 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/motives-t169.htm#1680 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/motives-t169.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/guilt-little-pleasures-t307.htm emilycross As all of us know, writing is a life choice not a career and is full of downers, rejections etc. One piece of advice i've gleamed from the realm of the blogosphere is to enjoy every 'good' moment, whether its a positive critique or your book finally being published So this is a fun fantasy thread about what you will do or want as a gift in celebration of your first published book/first full MS request etc. OR just what you really want for xmas Ok here is ... The Novel Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:19:44 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/guilt-little-pleasures-t307.htm#4226 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/guilt-little-pleasures-t307.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-task-of-world-building-t141.htm emilycross I realise that many of us are fantasy writers. Currently i'm working on the world buidling aspect of my current WIP and have by my bedside locker the book 'How to write SF & F' by orson scott card. I've skimmed through most of it but in the process of world building certain things seem to come into play: 1. Rules of your world 2. Invention of the past - Evolution - History - Biography of important/historic people 3. Language 4. Scenery I wonder though, ... The Novel Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:09:56 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-task-of-world-building-t141.htm#1320 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-task-of-world-building-t141.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/songs-as-titles-t310.htm emilycross
The black Veil - johnny cash - a great song and a great title!

Citizen Eraze - Muse, i think it would be great for SF genre]]> The Novel Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:12:21 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/songs-as-titles-t310.htm#4253 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/songs-as-titles-t310.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-autumn-goals-challenge-t295.htm daeonica Right. It seems to me like the forum has had a bit of a lull recently. Which is understandable - it's summer, lots of people are on holiday, lots of people will be outside enjoying warm weather. What I would like to do is, over the next couple of weeks, have everyone (or those that want to, anyone - obviously it's not compulsory) tell me a goal that they have for the coming months. It doesn't have to be big - you can update your goal(s) once you've met one, or if you have to change it. Once ... The Novel Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:18:05 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-autumn-goals-challenge-t295.htm#4050 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-autumn-goals-challenge-t295.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/marketing-plan-t318.htm dianapaz I've been reading a lot about marketing so that your first sale isn't your last, and there was a good idea somewhere, I think it was www.blog.nathanbransford.com (agent Nathan Bransford) or faeriality.blogspot.com (Market My Words) where someone planned to do a road trip, going bookstore to bookstore for real quick stops signing whatever stock the store had of their novel. Apparently signed books are more likely to be picked up and less likely to be returned. Once I sell and hopefully get ... The Novel Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:58:31 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/marketing-plan-t318.htm#4360 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/marketing-plan-t318.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/leave-a-prompt-take-a-prompt-t303.htm emilycross saw this on AW board and thought it would be interesting. Basically leave prompts that others can play around with and you yourself can play with others. it can be visual or a phrase/story Here is mine http://media.photobucket.com/image/fantasy%20angel/shirley1971_2008/fantasy-angel02.jpg The Novel Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:58:35 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/leave-a-prompt-take-a-prompt-t303.htm#4188 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/leave-a-prompt-take-a-prompt-t303.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-stupid-things-non-writers-say-t255.htm emilycross
'why don't we collaborate, i'll come up with the ideas and you write them. We'll split it 50/50' ]]> The Novel Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:57:19 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-stupid-things-non-writers-say-t255.htm#3148 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-stupid-things-non-writers-say-t255.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/page-a-day-club-t306.htm emilycross For those of us who find it hard to find time to write 1000s of words at a time or for those of us who stare at the page for hours but aim for that one page! One page a day for one year = 365 paged book (well over 100,000 words). So i'm starting this little thread for anyone interested in talking about your daily process of writing. I'm currently thinking i'll have to be rid of my beloved prologue and start afresh, as i think its bogging me down and tying me to an idea. At the very least ... The Novel Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:03:41 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/page-a-day-club-t306.htm#4222 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/page-a-day-club-t306.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/writing-woes-t207.htm ReNu
This is the place to post and rant and pull some hair out. . .]]> The Novel Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:11:15 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/writing-woes-t207.htm#5 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/writing-woes-t207.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/characters-names-personality-t40.htm emilycross Let us know what your characters names and stats are, or what they look like? any stars/model who might look like them - post pics here. Need help filling out some bio info, ask for help here. The Novel Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:45:14 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/characters-names-personality-t40.htm#144 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/characters-names-personality-t40.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/outlining-do-you-or-dont-you-t216.htm emilycross I've always known that i'm a 'loose' plotter - i like to see where the blog flows etc rather than outlining every little scene. The fact is though that my writing style has gotten me no where fast. So, as many of you know i purchased 'how to write first draft in thirty days' which is all about writing a very comprehensive outline in a month the authors point is that you sort out all the kinks and plot holes before you sit down to write your 'full draft' (book terminology) which makes a ... The Novel Sat, 02 May 2009 14:57:42 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/outlining-do-you-or-dont-you-t216.htm#2499 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/outlining-do-you-or-dont-you-t216.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/rewriting-before-writing-order-vs-feeling-t245.htm Ren So I was entertaining a question, and decided that it would make good discussion. I am working on my novel, Wings, and I recently decided that I may change one of the main components of a character in the story. A major character. Now I'm not done with the novel. Some people would suggest I keep writing - just crank out the entire story, and then do the revisions in the editing process. With a core idea, do you go back and rewrite past chapters before you finish the ones ahead? Part ... The Novel Sat, 30 May 2009 06:34:29 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/rewriting-before-writing-order-vs-feeling-t245.htm#2970 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/rewriting-before-writing-order-vs-feeling-t245.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/about-the-author-t262.htm Clare C.G Ok, we've had threads for dedications and acknowladgements so this is a thread for us to write our own little About The Author peices that are normally at the end of the book. I'm still trying to get mine to sound right, so I'll post that up when it's done. The Novel Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:55:57 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/about-the-author-t262.htm#3213 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/about-the-author-t262.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/title-sharing-thread-t247.htm *Moonlight_Mania* Novel gave me a good idea in one of the other threads: I think we should have a title-sharing thread. Basically, the rules are that someone would leave a title (or as many as they like) that they like, but would never use. Then, if someone takes that title, they have to post another title. Even if someone doesn't want to claim a title, they can always post one (or more) if they want. :] * Be sure that when you are posting a title, you are giving it up. One that you will not want to ... The Novel Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:23:01 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/title-sharing-thread-t247.htm#3004 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/title-sharing-thread-t247.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/writer-s-chronicle-s-character-story-t274.htm Akurei_Enzeru Ok, here we go ^^ This topic is for each of us to take off where the person before us stops writing. You can write as little or as much {preferably under a page} as you want! Take it in any direction you want. here are the rules. Do not change Character names unless you get the character from before out of the way {e.i. swiched off} or start from a different perspective. No starting in a random place that makes no sense with the story line. All posts have to do with ... The Novel Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:16:25 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/writer-s-chronicle-s-character-story-t274.htm#3605 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/writer-s-chronicle-s-character-story-t274.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/book-trailers-t253.htm sdficklin
Here's the link to mine.
It's FORESIGHT, a YA/Urban Fantasy

Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n117My5f0zE]]> The Novel Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:57:49 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/book-trailers-t253.htm#3078 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/book-trailers-t253.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/nanowrimo-sprinting-to-finish-line-t43.htm emilycross ]]> The Novel Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:26:58 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/nanowrimo-sprinting-to-finish-line-t43.htm#160 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/nanowrimo-sprinting-to-finish-line-t43.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/character-development-t273.htm Akurei_Enzeru Hey everyone, I'm making this post to be a symbol, character development exercise. Every day i will post a new scenario for your character to go though and you have to write a, either detailed or non-detailed, example of what they would do to get through it. {Detailed preferred} After a while, I'll begin to put family or friends in the scenarios so please tell me ahead of time if they have family or not. Also, should anyone want a more in depth way of Character Development, ... The Novel Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:40:59 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/character-development-t273.htm#3601 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/character-development-t273.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/our-unsung-heroes-t254.htm emilycross For Those who have inspired you to follow this path. . . In the light of 1st daughters post on the 'let off steam' thread, i stared this thread. when/if ever i do get published i always knew that in the 'acknowledgement' section i would thank my secondary school (highschool) english teacher for both believing that i had talent and for making me love english and poetry through her amazing teaching. So i thought for those of us who haven't gotten the 'acknowledgement' section ... The Novel Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:47:48 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/our-unsung-heroes-t254.htm#3119 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/our-unsung-heroes-t254.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/need-some-help-t266.htm Clare C.G I need help! Big time. I'm trying to work out how to write Slackers On Tour and need some advice. I know I want to write it simultaneously to the July/August months in Tori Susan Evans. That way I can make sure there's nothing that candidacies each other. But I wanted to write it in third person, with chapters but I have a feeling that writing it in chapters is gonna be a bit difficult to keep it within the time limit I have. So, I'm thinking of doing it the same as the diary format I use for ... The Novel Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:45:04 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/need-some-help-t266.htm#3323 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/need-some-help-t266.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/bonding-time-t41.htm Novel-Goddess Characters. You can love 'em or you can hate 'em, but the fact remains that if you don't have characters, you don't have a story. We've all heard -- and sometimes lived! -- the horror stories: that an author creates a wonderful story with the best plot ever created only to discover that his or her characters are predictable, flat, boring and completely cardboard. So how do we avoid the nightmare of cardboard characters? Bonding with them, of course! How do you do that, though? ... The Novel Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:49:19 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/bonding-time-t41.htm#145 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/bonding-time-t41.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/finished-with-first-draftonto-editing-t251.htm Dawn McClure Last night I finished the first draft of my current WIP. I started writing it in late April. Now my goal is Revision Hell (courtesy of Candace Havens), where I edit 20 pages a day for 2 weeks. I was so happy to type THE END. Once I finish the edits I'll send this off to my 2 crit partners and start on the next novel while they go over what I have. I'm crossing my fingers in the hope that they will like it. The Novel Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:56:03 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/finished-with-first-draftonto-editing-t251.htm#3046 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/finished-with-first-draftonto-editing-t251.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/copyright-infringement-t188.htm emilycross was ready one of my many blogs and came across this article about 'russet noon' - a tribute novel which is to follow breaking dawn in the twilight series (hahahahahahahahaha) - believe it or not the author of this work doesn't think she's infringing on Stephenie Meyer's copyright because Quote:"The characters in SM's novels were not copyrighted because she never drew them or hired an artist to draw them. Today she shares her character copyrights with Summit. And, no, Russet Noon does ... The Novel Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:14:58 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/copyright-infringement-t188.htm#1943 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/copyright-infringement-t188.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/vocabulary-i-m-lost-for-words-t49.htm emilycross Stuck for a word, want an alternative? Post the word here or give suggestions here! The Novel Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:54:48 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/vocabulary-i-m-lost-for-words-t49.htm#239 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/vocabulary-i-m-lost-for-words-t49.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-overlying-theme-t73.htm emilycross Often when we read our favourite novels more in depth - certain themes emerge which such as life, death, love, family, hubris etc. Sometimes it might only be on the final draft that an author realises that something is pulling the novel together from above - overlying theme. Discuss here some themes you want to work into your novels. I'll start - in mine i hope to have a subtle hint of the philosophical theme - Free will Vs Determinism or Religion Vs. Atheism The Novel Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:09:43 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-overlying-theme-t73.htm#319 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-overlying-theme-t73.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/1st-person-third-person-limited-whats-your-pov-t39.htm emilycross Ok come here to discuss your favourite/worse type of narrative technique - do you prefer to write and read 1st person books due to the intimacy or do you feel third person limited is just as good? let us know here. The Novel Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:59:00 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/1st-person-third-person-limited-whats-your-pov-t39.htm#138 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/1st-person-third-person-limited-whats-your-pov-t39.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-craft-of-writing-t78.htm sdficklin I had someone tell me recently that I was an excellent 'Storyteller'. --Does this mean I'm a bad 'writer'? I'm wondering where the distinction is. My ideas are great, my story is interesting - it draws people in - but my syntax is poor? Is my verbage hinkey? A friend and I were discussing TWILIGHT by Stephenie Meyer and she said she perferred the movie to the book becasue it was the STORY she fell in love with and that Meyer's writing was poor and distracted from it. What are your thoughts? ... The Novel Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:01:16 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-craft-of-writing-t78.htm#384 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/the-craft-of-writing-t78.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/music-stirring-of-emotions-t23.htm emilycross
Let us know here.]]> The Novel Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:09:24 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/music-stirring-of-emotions-t23.htm#25 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/music-stirring-of-emotions-t23.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/ghostwriting-t214.htm *Moonlight_Mania*
What exactly is it? From my knowledge, it's when someone else finishes a novel (or anything) under your name and you get full credit. Is that true? It makes no sense, because why would someone do that? o_O Plus, the writing style would change halfway through the novel...

Has anyone else ever heard of this that can give me information? Thanks a lot. ^_^;]]> The Novel Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:42:55 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/ghostwriting-t214.htm#2450 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/ghostwriting-t214.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/mwa-ha-ha-t226.htm RosyT
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Rosy]]> The Novel Mon, 11 May 2009 05:50:34 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/mwa-ha-ha-t226.htm#2744 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/mwa-ha-ha-t226.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/yo-ho-yo-ho-a-writer-s-life-for-me-t148.htm Novel-Goddess Writing. It's just what we do. And, because some of us (*cough*me*cough*) are a bit more eccentric than others that we associate with every day, we tend to stick out. We do weird stuff. We say weird things. We act strange. Some of us even talk to the voices...of our characters, that is. So here is a thread dedicated to us -- our oddities, our quirks, our experiences with the "normals." A few weeks ago I was talking to my English teacher, Mr. Kirby, about writing. ... The Novel Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:25:00 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/yo-ho-yo-ho-a-writer-s-life-for-me-t148.htm#1409 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/yo-ho-yo-ho-a-writer-s-life-for-me-t148.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/characters-vs-grammar-t213.htm *Moonlight_Mania* I know there are already two or so character topics, and for that I apologize, but I thought this deserved its own topic. When writing in third person, the question, "Do I use correct grammar?" is obvious, but in first person, it's another story. If you are writing in first person, chances are that character doesn't speak in perfect English, even though you, the writer, have to. So what do you choose? Writing in correct English at the expense of your character's personality? ... The Novel Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:37:46 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/characters-vs-grammar-t213.htm#2449 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/characters-vs-grammar-t213.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/settings-t93.htm daeonica All stories have to be set somewhere. And most of the time, authors have specific reasons for choosing the places where there story happens. Where is your story set? Why did you choose that/those place/s? Is it somewhere you've been in RL? If yes, how much did that play a part in you choosing to set it there? If not, do you think that is/could be a problem for you trying to write about it? I'd also be interested to learn more about the settings for specific things in people's ... The Novel Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:05:04 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/settings-t93.htm#592 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/settings-t93.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/character-vs-plot-driven-t222.htm emilycross
Well here is alittle quiz to see which one you might be. http://www.absolutewrite.com/novels/character_or_action.htm]]> The Novel Mon, 04 May 2009 10:09:06 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/character-vs-plot-driven-t222.htm#2608 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/character-vs-plot-driven-t222.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/plot-synopsis-t66.htm pronetoidiocy What are your current or previous novels about? What are the genres? The Novel Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:02:09 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/plot-synopsis-t66.htm#282 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-novel-f5/plot-synopsis-t66.htm