Poll | | Is the phrase "Once upon a time..." | Overused | | 33% | [ 1 ] | Underused | | 67% | [ 2 ] |
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Monthly Writing Prompt |
For this month's writing prompt write a scene using the following sentence to start;
The streets were deserted. Where was everyone? Where had they all gone?
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Writing Tip |
Our monthly writing tips are written by our very own TerishD. You can read more in Terish's Blog located in "The Abstractions" area of the forum.
Look Back
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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katzklaw
Number of posts : 5 Age : 49 Location : Shenandoah Valley, VA Registration date : 2008-09-23
| Subject: hey. September 23rd 2008, 10:39 pm | |
| I followed Urs here, on his, and Bick's recommendation. i am Urs' wife. just checkin the place out. looks pretty cool also, note to moderator(s) we are husband and wife, and we are coming from a corporate IP, so it might appear that there are two accounts on the same IP, but it is not two accounts owned by the same person. i swear! | |
| | | Urs
Number of posts : 569 Location : Corner of Insane Ave & Stupid St. in the State of Denial Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-09-23
| Subject: Re: hey. September 23rd 2008, 10:43 pm | |
| Heretic! Unbeliever! Begone or I'll get my shovel and saber upon ye! (Again - Ask Bick about that)
I tell you, you are cursed woman, a bane, bedlam to the world.
Just messing with you. Good to see you. | |
| | | Bick
Number of posts : 144 Age : 33 Location : St. Louis, Missouri Registration date : 2008-09-09
| Subject: Re: hey. September 23rd 2008, 10:44 pm | |
| ! Hey Kat! ./hugsquish!
So glad you joined Missy!
Haha, again. Loving the shovel Mister :p Making me grin horribly! | |
| | | HYdraMStar
Number of posts : 1170 Age : 45 Location : Charlotte, NC Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-20
| Subject: Re: hey. September 23rd 2008, 10:46 pm | |
| - katzklaw wrote:
also, note to moderator(s) we are husband and wife, and we are coming from a corporate IP, so it might appear that there are two accounts on the same IP, but it is not two accounts owned by the same person. i swear! That shouldn't be an issue for us unless there is some sort of misconduct, but thanks for letting us know... and welcome. | |
| | | Urs
Number of posts : 569 Location : Corner of Insane Ave & Stupid St. in the State of Denial Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-09-23
| Subject: Re: hey. September 23rd 2008, 10:48 pm | |
| What kind of naughty conduct are we talking about? | |
| | | HYdraMStar
Number of posts : 1170 Age : 45 Location : Charlotte, NC Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-20
| Subject: Re: hey. September 23rd 2008, 11:00 pm | |
| - Urs wrote:
- What kind of naughty conduct are we talking about?
Honestly, there are all sorts of things a person can do to be a problem or get themselves removed from the board, but listing them isn't productive and frankly would spin this conversation into a negative direction that I'd rather not take it. Assuming what you have said is true, the two of you are married adults and you know how to behave in public without making asses out of yourself. You don't need me to tell you. | |
| | | Snacker
Number of posts : 818 Age : 39 Location : Stuck in Michigan Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
| Subject: Re: hey. September 23rd 2008, 11:42 pm | |
| Hi katzklaw and welcome aboard. The IP address thing isn't a problem, unless you're a troublemaker, what I doubt though. Again, Welcome! | |
| | | Kellycakes
Number of posts : 1136 Age : 46 Location : State of Thankfulness! Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
| Subject: Re: hey. September 24th 2008, 12:20 am | |
| Welcome, welcome, glad you are here. You and your hubby! Can't wait to read what everyone has to offer. All opinions are welcome. | |
| | | Chrome
Number of posts : 63 Age : 31 Location : Lahore, PK Registration date : 2008-08-26
| Subject: Re: hey. September 24th 2008, 10:53 am | |
| Welcome to the forum katz. I hope you like it here - apparently, its pretty cool! So jump in right away and don't sweat a bit ! | |
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