Should these be separate paragraphs? - Writing Forums
Jun 29, 2020 · Should these be separate paragraphs? Discussion in ' Word Mechanics ' started by The inquisitive writer, Oct 13, 2020.
My character doesn't talk... - Writing Forums
Jun 15, 2011 · My main character is a man named James. He suffers from depression. He doesn't talk for the first three chapters of the book, because he has no one to...
Pen Names - Multiple pen names? | Creative Writing Forums
Feb 3, 2023 · There are many famous authors who write in various pen names and it seems to work for them. Jk Rowling (Youth)/Robert Galbraith (adult thriller) Nora Roberts (romance)/JD …
Possessive apostrophe and names ending in "s". - Writing Forums
Oct 15, 2011 · Based on what I had in school, there are two ways of writing the possessive form using "James". First, add apostrophe and s to the word because it is singular in form whether it …
How do you feel about the use of the word 'overall' in this …
Jun 6, 2013 · It was luck that had (blablabla), and overall, it was luck that had brought him James." I think your best bet is going to be to use whichever best fits the tone and voice of the …
First person talking to reader? - Writing Forums
Jan 24, 2019 · Discussion in ' Word Mechanics ' started by James E, Jan 24, 2019 . Hi guys and girls, I'm new here, so hello. I have an introduction I would like to be in the first person but with …
Names too similar? - Writing Forums
Jan 14, 2010 · Like James and Jack, as @Lazaares said. I work with a Jamie and a Jaime. Their names--Jay-me and Hi-may--sound sort of similar but never to the point where I would …
Illegal drugs in the 19th century - Writing Forums
May 4, 2009 · Whilst cracking on with a short story today I hit a wall in my plot storyline. The story is set in the 19th century and it involves a ship smuggling...
I'm having difficulty with this sentence | Creative Writing Forums ...
Apr 27, 2017 · I think it depends on the style of your writing in general. Actually, both "James liked danger" and "James was drawn to danger like moths to a flame" could work in the right …
Do you believe white authors should be able to make black …
Nov 23, 2019 · James Patterson, Claire O'Dell, Edna O'Brien, Harriet Beacher Stowe..... Writing a black character shouldn't be anything different from writing a white character with the …
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