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Is the phrase "Once upon a time..."
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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?
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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What Makes You Stop and Read?
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Kellycakes

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PostSubject: STOP and READ   STOP and READ Icon_minitimeSeptember 5th 2008, 10:07 pm
There are many poems by many poets. There are many stories by millions of writers. There are a billion songs written by thousands of artists. But as the audience, what exactly makes you stop to read?
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PostSubject: Re: STOP and READ   STOP and READ Icon_minitimeSeptember 5th 2008, 10:12 pm
I always read the blurbs before purchasing or reading a book. So, mainly it is subject that draws me in. I don't go a lot on title and I don't generally read reviews, but I do also have a few favorite authors who I read regularly and look for new releases from.
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PostSubject: Reply   STOP and READ Icon_minitimeSeptember 5th 2008, 10:45 pm
I am not somebody that modern sales techniques work upon. I walk by all that stuff at the front of the store to stare at the packed shelves. I look for the odd book that it seems the book store did not really order, but somehow got thrown into their shipment. Every now and then I look through the really really discounted bin, because if everyone else is really not going to waste money on a book, I think it might have potential.

If a top seller is anywhere near decent, it gets given to me in some fashion. I read Harry Potter because some people on another web site began debating him (really seriously debating), so I asked a friend and borrowed the books from him. I read Eragon because our book club tried to get younger members (we were reading historic 'commentary' books). Overall, I don't stop and read. People stop and toss books at me, which I read (or try to read).
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PostSubject: Re: STOP and READ   STOP and READ Icon_minitimeSeptember 7th 2008, 1:11 pm
Reviews bore me. It's just one person's opinion, which may be completely different to mine. So I don't tend to judge books by the reviews they get. I normally pick up a random book on a shelf, and read the blurb and/or first page to see if it looks interesting. Or if someone who I know has a simmilar taste in books to me read something and enjoyed it, then I might go out and buy it. And the moment, however, I'm just picking up books from authors I've liked 'cause I want to see what else they've done.
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PostSubject: Re: STOP and READ   STOP and READ Icon_minitimeSeptember 7th 2008, 6:12 pm
I have to admit that titles sometimes grab me while browsing the aisles but mostly I go by subject. I'm not much of a non-fiction type so I avoid that section all together. If I find a non-fiction book in the discount area, I will read at least the jacket to see if it is something I might be interested in. Other than that I go in and browse almost all areas and spend an unbelievable amount of money.
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PostSubject: Re: STOP and READ   STOP and READ Icon_minitimeSeptember 9th 2008, 4:58 pm
I think the complete package is important. There is a lot of crap being published these days and unfortunately the stuff we have to choose from is limited. Most of the good stuff is in the bargain bin.

I would first look at the title; was a good choice for title made compared to the blurb on the book jacket? If so maybe the content isn't at all that bad. Sometimes if after reading the blurb I find myself on the line with whether or not I want to spend my hard earned money on it I will scan my way through the first chapter and make my decision then.
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PostSubject: Re: STOP and READ   STOP and READ Icon_minitimeSeptember 27th 2008, 4:22 pm
With books, it's the cover art. :P

With poems/Stories online, it's usually the summery. Or the title.
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PostSubject: Re: STOP and READ   STOP and READ Icon_minitimeSeptember 27th 2008, 8:39 pm
The title more or less.
I stopped when I see a good sounding title.
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PostSubject: Re: STOP and READ   STOP and READ Icon_minitimeSeptember 29th 2008, 2:37 am
for me its more about the subject matter which can be indicated by the title or if i know the author. As a result i spend alot of time skimming through books by my favorite authors and other random ones which always lead to me losing alot of time but always getting a good read.
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