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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skembri
Number of posts : 7 Registration date : 2010-02-26
| Subject: skembri February 26th 2010, 8:04 am | |
| ok so hii my names skembri, i own forums and i am an admin of a few, i am in the midst of creating mmorpg with a huge team, its pretty cool. urm i love writting lyics, i ussualyy write rap, that ussually contains swearing so i cant upload some of it, i have some anger issues caused by abuse from my dad sine i was born, and up to 2 years ago when i was 13, most of my lyrics are based around that, such as my song warzone:
no self confidence in me no love left the hatred of the feeling free scared of what you might see the unexpectancy of what u might be in the future, or if it comes dont do sumin incase u do it wrong the fear of you own father getting deeper and further in the manipulation, rather than seeing the carver the blacksmith of his heart black and twisted, no lover how can u stand to be that man so sik and fucked no cover no excuse nor way out not even god cud help the other the evil part of every soul controlled by the ghoul the sacred urn a paying toll looking evil like sum troll | |
| | | TerishD
Number of posts : 1441 Age : 64 Location : Ringgold, Louisiana Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-21
| Subject: Welcome February 26th 2010, 8:17 am | |
| Well, hi.
Excuses are excuses and bad stuff is bad stuff. Internalizing is not good, but neither is it good to display it. The trick is to make lemonade of lemons, and grow flowers in manure. That is what makes you a better person, and has you appear to be a better person.
Glad that you found poetry. Glad that you came here. Hope to keep seeing you around. | |
| | | skembri
Number of posts : 7 Registration date : 2010-02-26
| Subject: Re: skembri February 26th 2010, 8:21 am | |
| lol well i dont use poetry, i find rhymes lol i rap but thanks... yer my idol is KJ52 but my inspiration is eminem | |
| | | TerishD
Number of posts : 1441 Age : 64 Location : Ringgold, Louisiana Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-21
| Subject: Reply February 26th 2010, 12:07 pm | |
| - skembri wrote:
- lol well i dont use poetry, i find rhymes lol i rap but thanks... yer my idol is KJ52 but my inspiration is eminem
Rap IS poetry. It might be free verse, but it is still poetry. Also, rap is actually a modern version of a fugue. Don't think you are so unique. Settle and accept that you are a part of the continuing story of life. We all have troubles, we all face problems, but we all try to rise above them. Again, glad to have you here. | |
| | | Snacker
Number of posts : 818 Age : 39 Location : Stuck in Michigan Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
| Subject: Re: skembri February 26th 2010, 2:37 pm | |
| Hi skembri and welcome to the forums.
You have a good point with what you're saying about cursing. Most forums don't allow users to curse but sometimes there just aren't any other ways then to say what you have to say. We have a section on our forum just for lyrics. So check that out.
I am really looking forward to reading your stuff. | |
| | | skembri
Number of posts : 7 Registration date : 2010-02-26
| Subject: Re: skembri February 26th 2010, 6:59 pm | |
| thanks man | |
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