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Last response by: SueE
1 hour ago (16:25:20)
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nature of writer's groups

you need a group that is copacetic, where there's a theme (literary, romance, mystery, etc) and where one ego driven person doesn't drive everything.

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Last response by: rhondab
21 hours ago (21:08:00)
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Hello There

Thanks for the review. You are very helpful! Sometimes I dont know where to make new paragraphs.

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Last response by: DavidWMooreI…
2 days ago (Sep 01, 2010)
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Does anybody know of any inexpensive publishing companies?

Levana, What did you use for size/layout of your cover?

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Last response by: PureinHeart
2 days ago (Aug 31, 2010)
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I need help with grammar!

Thanks everybody! Levana, I do use Microsoft Word. But they don't help me with half my problems. I always spell check, but reviewers give me 3s and 2s for …

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Last response by: PureinHeart
1 week ago (Aug 27, 2010)
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Teens (trying to reach a specific demographic)

All right, I'll e-mail you soon as possible. I just rated you so I also put my e-mail address in there. So you can either post me something, or just start …

Tags: critique, demographics, reviews, writing help

Last response by: DavidWMooreI…
1 week ago (Aug 26, 2010)
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Want more peer reviews?

grammar is not my forte either, but I do pick up on some. BTW you can call me David.

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Last response by: CJCervs
1 week ago (Aug 25, 2010)
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I am new here and was wondering if I can get some honest …

Just an addition to those who recommended jotting notes: keep a pad or some paper with you. That way when your children say something funny, do something …

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Last response by: DavidWMooreI…
1 week ago (Aug 23, 2010)
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Interested in doing an ongoing story (where each person adds to …

The seizures are caused by that damned voice. I keep telling you. Did you forget about that? There are times when it crowds out my thoughts so that all I can …

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Last response by: AB_Riddle
1 week ago (Aug 20, 2010)
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Religious conversation?

I totally agree. Still would love some stories and personal accounts.

Tags: novel, religion, research, short story prompt

Last response by: DavidWMooreI…
2 weeks ago (Aug 18, 2010)
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Experimental/surreal/absurd/bizarro/avant-garde/challenging

I just posted an experimental piece. It's not real far out, but the main character is a house and it is told mainly by imagery. It's public. Called (strangely …

Tags: Abstract Thinking, absurd, art, avant-garde, bizarro, challenging, critique, experimental, Help, …

Last response by: DavidWMooreI…
2 weeks ago (Aug 18, 2010)
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Any interest in serialized short stories?

And yes, I know that is similar to a novel broken up, but I meant more stand alone stories although taken together as a whole would give a fuller experience. …

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Last response by: DavidWMooreI…
2 weeks ago (Aug 17, 2010)
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Is anyone interested in serialized horror?

BTW Ladyoffire, I did not say your idea sucked. I said the errors made it hard to follow your idea. The kernel of your idea has promise. Develop it more and …

Tags: Help Me Out, horror, horror stories, Newbie, publishing, serials, Writing

Last response by: DavidWMooreI…
2 weeks ago (Aug 17, 2010)
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response from moderators?

ooh I need spell check. Sorry about the "felling" instead of "feeling" and the "the" instead of "to" - and on a writers' website - shame...

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Last response by: DavidWMooreI…
2 weeks ago (Aug 17, 2010)
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Just curious

Good to see that there is some activity. I was excited to find this site (quite by accident), quickly submitted two pieces in different categories, did the …

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Last response by: zmortis
3 weeks ago (Aug 11, 2010)
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Freedom of Speech - Is the concept outdated, or dangerous?

Penny - I have no problem with establishing an editorial standard based on the "audience" of a subject. If a young audience is to be reading a site, then …

Tags: Freedom of Speech, philosophical, web etiqutte

Last response by: SueE
3 weeks ago (Aug 09, 2010)
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i had a dream

good lord, max keanu, you certainly don't suffer from a lack of self esteem. i'm sure this will be useful when being buffeted by the constant rejection that a …

Tags: dream, Help Me Out, make it a book, vampire

Last response by: zmortis
3 weeks ago (Aug 07, 2010)
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i only got two reviews instead of three, why?

A work is technically copyrighted when it is written/produced. However, the copyright can not be defended by a law suit in the USA unless the work is on file …

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Last response by: zmortis
Aug 02, 2010 06:59:12
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Getting your book published...

Cover work is problematic I'm finding. I've got someone commissioned to do some cover design for me, but I'm still waiting for a first proof from them. If …

Tags: advice, news, publishing

Last response by: kimbrly
Jul 29, 2010 11:05:35
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To become a better reviewer

I feel inline comments should be limited; staring out with; 'do you think this works better?' Most of my critique can be done by writing into setting or …

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Last response by: SueE
Jul 29, 2010 00:29:14
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UK Members

Barb. "Have yet to find any Yanks who speak and write American English correctly?" Except for me and thee, of course, right, Barb? And not sure about …

Tags: culture, Review Fuse, ukwriters