The subject for today's post came from a campfire on the Twilight fanfiction site A Different Forest: present tense vs. past tense in fiction.
I've read and loved stories written in present tense as well as others written in past tense. But, as writers, what do you prefer and why? which would you suggest to achieve different effects? As readers: do you have any preference? why?
I found the answer provided by Miaokuancha very inspiring. Here it is:
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"Traditionally, the default mode for novels and such has been third person, past tense. In modern times this has loosened up quite a bit.
I have used third person limited (single...
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Indie Fic Pimp: One Shot of the Week: 5/16 - 5/22: "The Cliff by Raum http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6921947/1/TheCliff Rating: M Genre: Drama/Tragedy Summary: 'O is for originality, C is for....
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Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book holds a special place in my heart because of its characters and its plot.
It was the right book at the right time, and I do hope that it will be the same for all its writers.
The characters are so well developed that you'll believe that you actually know them in real life; if you are looking for a journey with them, you've found the perfect book for you.
There are many universal themes in this story: becoming (and being) a parent, but also being a daughter/son; faith;...
2011-05-18
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Hi guys!
This week the question for the Writing Lab is a very, very big one: how do I create an outline?
I guess that, for everyone, the time we spend writing is often "stolen" among so many other things to do; it's a precious time, so it's better to make good use of it. A solid outline gives you a map and is a good way to avoid to abandon a story after spending so many days working on it.
Big questions require big experts... so for this post I have the pleasure to present the answer of a published author and professional editor: Sandi Layne.
Let's read her post and thank you Sandi!
Originally posted on: http://sandyquill.wordpress.com/2011/05/03/112/
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2011-05-11
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The guest of this week's Writing Lab post is not a fanfiction author, but is...Ernest Hemingway.Yes, that Ernest Hemingway.On How to Plan, Write and Develop a book I found an inspiring exercise on dialogue. You can do it also when you are not at home -- or in the place where you usually write your fics. You need just a pen and a notebook, or your laptop, and...a lot of curiosity. Here it is:
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1. Find a busy place to sit for a while with your writer's notebook and take notes. Cafes are good. Or bus stations or doctor's offices or airports.2. Eavesdrop. Take notes on how people talk. Write down all the jigs and jags of human...
2011-05-06
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She's the awesome author of greatly admired stories, such as Dead on my feet; she's a great beta-reader and she's contributed to MyReadingLounge's Writing Lab with a very inspiring article about The opening hook of a story. Today's guest is Cesca Marie.
Raum: The theme of illness is very relevant in your main story, "Dead on my feet", and the hospital setting, with particular attention to the childhood, is present also in your oneshot "And so this is Christmas." You presented both the patient's and the paramedics' POV. Would you like to tell us...
2011-05-04
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Let's say that you are working on the outline of a multichapter story. Maybe it's your first! You are bonding with your main characters, you have an idea that encouraged you to write, some inspiring scenes popped in your mind. Well.
But, what is the main conflict of your plot?
Your characters are in a certain situation when their story starts. They will be in a different condition in your last chapter. What is the path that you want them to follow?
Let's read an answer by the author LJ Summers. She's written many well-known stories in the Twilight fandom and she's also a wonderful beta reader, with a very broad experience.
And in real life...she's...
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