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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+3alexandra HYdraMStar Genivre 7 posters | Author | Message |
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Genivre
Number of posts : 2 Registration date : 2008-11-18
| Subject: Hello, fellow pencil breakers - I am new here... November 18th 2008, 9:21 pm | |
| Hello all, my name is Genivre and I write dramatic fiction. I tend to visualize my characters and their surroundings in a cinematic sense, and have thus given thought to writing within the screenplay format. There aren't enough hours in the day to write! In the morning, I enjoy free-style, random journaling...and throughout the day I work on other pieces I've constructed over the the years, mostly based on that early morning cess-pool of ideas. I also paint and enjoy photography, incorporating a selection of the pieces within the text, but not entirely literally, (such as a graphic novel). I look forward to learning and sharing with other writers here and am happy to have stumbled upon this website! | |
| | | HYdraMStar
Number of posts : 1170 Age : 45 Location : Charlotte, NC Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-20
| Subject: Re: Hello, fellow pencil breakers - I am new here... November 18th 2008, 9:25 pm | |
| Welcome to the boards, Genivre.
And you aren't the only visual artist here. Checkout our Pictorials (Image Forum) and please feel free to share your writing and your art. | |
| | | alexandra
Number of posts : 198 Age : 59 Location : Valencia, Spain Registration date : 2008-08-19
| Subject: Re: Hello, fellow pencil breakers - I am new here... November 19th 2008, 2:41 am | |
| Hello Genivre, welcome on board... this is a great place | |
| | | Kellycakes
Number of posts : 1136 Age : 46 Location : State of Thankfulness! Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
| Subject: Re: Hello, fellow pencil breakers - I am new here... November 20th 2008, 2:33 am | |
| It looks like you are a very eclectic person. Welcome and enjoy yourself. I can't wait to see some of your writing and or any other creative outlet of yours you'd like to share. | |
| | | Snacker
Number of posts : 818 Age : 39 Location : Stuck in Michigan Current Mood : Registration date : 2008-07-17
| Subject: Re: Hello, fellow pencil breakers - I am new here... November 20th 2008, 5:34 pm | |
| Hi Genivre and welcome to Scribbles.
You got quite some talented hands and I'm looking forward to seeing your art here on the board.
Don't hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
Again, Welcome Aboard! | |
| | | x_paramore
Number of posts : 41 Age : 31 Location : Just Follow The Paramore Music. xP. Registration date : 2008-08-28
| Subject: Re: Hello, fellow pencil breakers - I am new here... November 21st 2008, 3:07 pm | |
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| | | 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: Hello, fellow pencil breakers - I am new here... November 25th 2008, 10:35 am | |
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