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The streets were deserted. Where was everyone? Where had they all gone?
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When not able to write ahead, it helps to look back. In my case I had written a paragraph ahead of the story. What I needed to do was add a section of exposition (talking) presenting some facts. In going back, I realized that I could insert a section where a 'tour' of the surroundings could be done. This allowed for character interaction, story development, and other things that enabled me to present the facts in an entertaining manner.

One should not face a writer's block with the mentality of bursting through it. I have found in my own experience that a writer's block is usually due to my mind indicating that it has a problem in 'channeling' the story. One reason might be a re-imagining of certain story points. Another reason however is that there is a problem in where you are at in the story, so you need to look back and find out the problem with the 'journey' that prevents the tale from advancing.

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PostSubject: The Scarlet Letter or The House of Seven Gables   The Scarlet Letter or The House of Seven Gables Icon_minitimeDecember 3rd 2012, 8:58 pm
Hey everybody!
My goal for 2013 is to read more classic books. I know it's not the new year yet, but I wanted to get a start picking out some books. I think I'm going to start by reading a Nathaniel Hawthorne book. I kind of only want to read one of Nathaniel Hawthorne's books though because there's tons of other good authors out there. My question to everybody is, should I go with The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne or The House of Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne. I know The Scarlet Letter is more famous, but it seems kind of boring. Anyway, if anyone has input, that'd be great. Thanks!!

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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PostSubject: Re: The Scarlet Letter or The House of Seven Gables   The Scarlet Letter or The House of Seven Gables Icon_minitimeDecember 4th 2012, 1:02 am
Hi and Welcome to Scribbles Scarlet! Glad to have you aboard and hope that you will stay a while.

I agree, choosing The Scarlet Letter is kind of boring because it is a well known story. So I would suggest Seven Gables. I enjoyed the way Hawthorne somewhat introduced the Gothic genre to readers, with such a undertone of supernatural, making it all around well place to start. Good luck on your journey into 2013. Keep us updated on your way.
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The classics are not written with the tight style of modern writing, but to consider them boring is not to appreciate their setting and technique. Many are attempting a certain style for the first time, or have the distinction of properly handling what is a new style. While the story is cliche' to us, it is not to the writer or the readers of its time. Thus, sit down and work to appreciate a foundation to our literary history.

I often sit down and read a classic just to get my bearing on a story idea. Reading the original tale of a genre helps me get an understanding of the rules of the type of story. I can then think about all the various versions I have grown up experiencing, and figure out my own unique handling of the style that I feel might cause modern readers to give me credit for something original.

I hope that you enjoy Hawthorne, and find the story to give you the desire to read other classics.

Oh, and glad to have you here.
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