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Category: Questions and answers…
Things people have asked me and others…
Some help please.
Okay Peeps, I need your help. My current work in progress has an alcoholic character who wakes up in San Diego’s drunk tank. Since this is something I’ve never experienced, I’m hoping some of you or someone you know has enjoyed police hospitality in the US due to intoxication and would be willing to anonymously…
How can I avoid going “down the rabbit hole” when writing a research paper?
Answer by Candace Vianna: One of the nice things about academic writing is it follows a standard format. I don’t know what grade-level you are writing too but I’m assuming it’s high school/secondary school or higher. Your instructor should have given you a rubric detailing all the elements needed to satisfy the assignment. If he/she…
How do I start and keep writing stories? I always want to but never was able to actually write something.
Answer by Clarence Sherrick: Get yourself a small easy to carry writing book. As well as a writing device. Keep these with you as often as possible. Even when in the restroom. Whenever you are sitting, standing or waiting for something at some length. Write a quick short passage on anything or anyone going on…
Nowadays, literally is used interchangeably with figuratively, is this truly acceptable? Does this constitute an erosion of the English l…
Answer by Candace Vianna: No, to the first part. These are not interchangeable. They are antonyms. Literally means without interpretation or embellishment, exactly as stated. Figuratively means you’re not being literal, you’re using figures of speech or are speaking metaphorically. The second part of the question is more difficult to pin down. Language evolves with…
Is this paragraph properly written?
Answer by Candace Vianna: I pretty much agree with the majority on this one, but here’s another punctuation trick to consider. On the way to his car, Dan analyzed what the man had said: The warehouse was occupied on Wednesdays and Thursdays. But the Buffalo murder occurred on a Saturday, and Sarah Johnson was killed…
I’m thinking about writing a coffee-table book with elaborate multidisciplinary facts that eventually relate to medicine. What are the se…
Answer by Kush Bansal: It may end up being boring and non conversation stricker. A must for coffee table book. I’m thinking about writing a coffee-table book with elaborate multidisciplinary facts that eventually relate to medicine. What are the se…
Do you have a master list of character skeleton sheets?
cleverhelp: Here are a few of the best/most interesting character development sheets we could find around the internet. Use them to answer questions as you develop and create your new characters. Blank Character Profile – Huge Blank Character Sheet Abridged Character Sheet Big-Ass Character Sheet Character Sheet Creation Bio Sheet How to Create a Character…
Is it ethical to rewrite another author’s story in one’s own words and sell it as one’s own?
Answer by Ethan Bonilla: One word: plastics. No, really. One word. Bollywood. Is it ethical to rewrite another author’s story in one’s own words and sell it as one’s own?
How likely is it for a new author to make money with the Kindle Singles program?
Answer by Candace Vianna: A lot of your success is going to be tied to the category you’re writing in. Kindle Singles are limited to short story and novella length works. They are not accepting: how-to manuals, public domain works, reference books, travel guides, children’s books or story collections in this category. Submission guidelines can…
