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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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Michael Pasquale
Number of posts : 32 Age : 46 Location : St. Augustine, FL Registration date : 2008-07-22
| Subject: Hello everyone! July 22nd 2008, 3:22 pm | |
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| | | Kellycakes
Number of posts : 1136 Age : 46 Location : State of Thankfulness! Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
| Subject: Re: Hello everyone! July 22nd 2008, 4:23 pm | |
| Thank you so much for joining us Michael. I can't wait to see what you have to share. Glad to see you jumping right in and making yourself at home.
Remember to invite any friends that might want to join. Much respect fellow writer! | |
| | | Snacker
Number of posts : 818 Age : 39 Location : Stuck in Michigan Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
| Subject: Re: Hello everyone! July 22nd 2008, 4:27 pm | |
| Hi Michael and welcome to Scribbles.
I like the fact that you made yourself at home right away and shared some work with us.
And remember to just ask if you have any questions.
Again welcome to our writing community. | |
| | | Michael Pasquale
Number of posts : 32 Age : 46 Location : St. Augustine, FL Registration date : 2008-07-22
| Subject: Re: Hello everyone! July 22nd 2008, 5:04 pm | |
| - Kellycakes wrote:
- Thank you so much for joining us Michael. I can't wait to see what you have to share. Glad to see you jumping right in and making yourself at home.
Remember to invite any friends that might want to join. Much respect fellow writer! Thanks for having me! | |
| | | Michael Pasquale
Number of posts : 32 Age : 46 Location : St. Augustine, FL Registration date : 2008-07-22
| Subject: Re: Hello everyone! July 22nd 2008, 5:04 pm | |
| - Snacker wrote:
- Hi Michael and welcome to Scribbles.
I like the fact that you made yourself at home right away and shared some work with us.
And remember to just ask if you have any questions.
Again welcome to our writing community. Glad to be here | |
| | | Saphira
Number of posts : 124 Age : 35 Location : Münster, Germany Registration date : 2008-07-18
| Subject: Re: Hello everyone! July 22nd 2008, 7:32 pm | |
| I say welcome jeah more users here ! | |
| | | Michael Pasquale
Number of posts : 32 Age : 46 Location : St. Augustine, FL Registration date : 2008-07-22
| Subject: Re: Hello everyone! July 22nd 2008, 8:17 pm | |
| - Saphira wrote:
- I say welcome jeah more users here !
-bowing- Thank you! | |
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