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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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HYdraMStar
Number of posts : 1170
Age : 45
Location : Charlotte, NC
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|  Subject: Any Play Writers?  October 12th 2008, 7:47 pm | |
| I've been told by many readers I have a gift for dialogue, which is a big part of play writing, and when I was in my pre-teens I wrote a couple of very short plays. It's something I would eventually like to find my way back to, but haven't ever taken the time to properly learn.
Does anyone else here write plays and/or have an interest in play writing? | |
| | | | Snacker
Number of posts : 818
Age : 39
Location : Stuck in Michigan
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Registration date : 2008-07-17
| | Subject: Re: Any Play Writers? October 12th 2008, 8:38 pm | |
| Well when I read a book, I love the read the dialogs. Also when I still was in school and we read stories only containing dialog I loved it.
I've never written one, but I show a interest in play writing. | |
| | | | HYdraMStar
Number of posts : 1170
Age : 45
Location : Charlotte, NC
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| | Subject: Re: Any Play Writers? October 12th 2008, 11:43 pm | |
| Yeah, we read a lot of plays in school, and I've always enjoyed reading them. I'm reading a collecting from Bernard Shaw right now, actually.
It does seem to be a dying art form though. Everything today is screenplays, which is a totally different thing, because you don't have to work within the limits of what can be done on stage. | |
| | | | Iulia
Number of posts : 27
Location : A mysterious forest
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Registration date : 2008-09-30
| | Subject: Re: Any Play Writers? November 5th 2008, 4:33 pm | |
| I've written three screenplays and am working on a play with a friend, right now. I absolutely love the theatre.  | |
| | | | deathbypen
Number of posts : 84
Registration date : 2008-09-11
| | Subject: Re: Any Play Writers? December 23rd 2008, 9:59 am | |
| Hydra, I think you're right. Play writing isn't something that I was taught at my high school, but was introduced in college. Least to say, anyone wanting to take the class had to take a lot of their own personal time with the subject.
I don't think it's a dying art, just a narrow one. Writers that are pursuing it now are more dedicated to the craft because it's much harder to come by.
I believe you should continue reading and writing plays Hydra because you'll be among that talented handful. | |
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