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The model described here is the pyramid plot: The upward slope establishes setting and characters and builds tension; the tip is the climax; and the downward slope is the resolution.
So you finished your manuscript and are in the long and arduous process of editing it to perfection. After all, you want to avoid it being sent directly to the slush pile! Here are some traps to...
These days most people find the need to create and maintain multiple passwords for numerous types of different accounts. Every time you turn around you come across yet one more account that...
Diving straight into the world of your story can lead to some great outcomes but to make sure you don't create boring characters that are just there for the sake of your plot, you should first put...
Most people didn't know there's simple key combinations on all english keyboards to type special characters. Well time to learn!
Every year it gets harder to choose the perfect costume for Halloween. Whether you are going to a party or answering the door for trick-or-treaters, the right costume is key. Here is a simple...
Story and Character – the two primary elements of writing your story. If you like writing short stories and novels, you probably get ideas at the weirdest times – like in the shower or walking...
Just about everyone has entertained the thought of writing a book at one time or another. Just as quickly the consideration that they don't know how to begin writing a book takes hold and that...
Plot is the driving force of a story. If a book has no plot all that is left is a series of events that lead nowhere. Boring. However in order to create a story that your potential reader cannot...
Role playing is a really big thing online. People love role playing with games such as, world of warcraft, joining group forums for role play, or with turning into a vampire, and werewolf. Maybe...
Computer passwords are the first line of defense against hackers, viruses, worms. Having strong passwords, keeping them safe, and changing them regularly is the key. I'll explain how to set up...
You’re a writer and you think you’re pretty good. But there’s a problem (there always is); your writing is a bit stiff and proper and it seems to be holding you back from that breakthrough you’ve...
There are levels upon levels of skill, ability, talent, and craft that come along with creative writing. Some writers are truly gifted, while others seem to overcome their lack of natural ability...
The godfather came out in 1972. It wasn't a real big picture, or hyped up at the time. Most of the cast, including the director Francis Ford Coppola were unknowns. The only big star at the time...
If you know and understand the characters in your fiction story, you will be able to make your reader identify with them better. The better your reader can connect with the characters, the more...
The names you pick for your characters is an important factor of any story, especially the names you choose for your main characters. The names must not only sit well on the tongue, they must...
Lack of Character Development is the number one reason a Publisher will turn down your book for publishing. You absolutely have to create convincing characters or your novel will fall flat and end...
A prepared Dungeon Master is a happy Dungeon Master. Get organized before the game to keep the players' attention and the action moving.
Here are some ideas to add a Japanese style to any anime or manga fan's bedroom. When I did my son's room, cost was a factor, so I used less expensive sources and do-it-myself projects.
Every writer dreams of sitting in front of the computer and hacking out the great American novel…of creating a timeless story that will last an eternity…of sitting across from Oprah and discussing...
Reading novels is great for building your vocabulary and enhancing your own writing abilities. It's also a pleasant way to pass the time when traveling (and can help keep strangers from speaking...
Each time you write and publish a story, you have accomplished what every wanna-be writer is striving for. If the formula you use for your stories is successful, then why should you change it?...
Recognizable Elements: Every novel, novella or short story has a beginning, a middle and an end. Additionally every novel, novella or short story follows a few ground rules about plot,...
Writing a mystery story can be great fun if you follow a few simple guidelines. There are, of course, steps to writing any story but the mystery story is special because there’s always a twist. ...
If you have grown tired of buying book after book to read to your kids before bedtime, perhaps it is time to make up your own stories. This can be fun for the whole family, and if you have long...
I'm writing to the many that need to get through writer's block and to understand some other lessons on writing many do not want to think about...
This article details out the steps to accomplishing multiboxing in the popular online MMORPG, "World of Warcraft" by Blizzard Entertainment. Multiboxing is the act of controlling...
A trip to New York city can be fun and safe if you follow a few simple rules. Growing up in NYC affords me a 'spider sense' that you only get from living in the city. Tourist who come to NYC make...
Take each step and think about all the clues. Try to think of the clues and find the answer.
Get your characters to talk to each other, your reader will believe them more if there is good, realistic dialogue in the story. Dialogue is not always easy to do, but it adds so much to the story...
You may be thinking, "Who cares how fast I type?!" But did you know that many job applications for office and data entry type jobs ask what your typing speed is? But don't worry - it's...
What would a great story be without great characters? Not much if you ask me. Here are some tips to help you develop characters for your novel or short story.
The setting or settings you choose for your story is important because they help begin to tell your story and even begins to describe your characters. For example, if your first setting is a...
Love Sanrio, San-X or other cute Japanese characters? Wish you could draw up your favorite characters for you to enjoy? Well here's a 'How To' to help you realize you character's cuteness.
Creating interesting fictional characters can be quite a task. It is many writers’ natural inclination to base characters on people who exist in real life. This is not nearly as entertaining as...
Got writer's block? Or, maybe you have no idea how to combine and organize all the wonderful ideas you have for what will be an amazing novel? Maybe you have no idea where to start at all?...
When one really considers it, short stories are probably the single hardest writing style there is. Unlike a novel a short story must be just that, short. Usually a measly ten pages or so, yet...
I was named after this truly unique actress. I've studied her my whole life, as have so many other "Audrey" enthusiasts. What set her apart in her day, continues to be in stark contrast...
Create a memorable character and your readers will want more! Create wonderful characters that children keep asking for. This in turn means more books, more writing, more publishing and ultimately...
Want to add a little heart symbol to your Myspace or other social site? Here are step by step directions on how to add hearts to a Myspace.
Selling a short story is not easy, there are few markets for this kind of fiction, and the ones that are out there are very particular about the stories they buy. There are literary journals, but...
One of my absolute favorite things to sell on ebay is children's stuffed animals. You can make a great profit with little time and investment up front while at the same time making a parent and...
There is a lot more to writing a screenplay than I can put in one posting. However, I’ll try to summarize the most important aspects of what I learned, as a script reader for Daniel Day Lewis,...
Japanese animation, or anime, involves complex stories with long plot lines and several characters. Anime stories are created for all different age groups and don't follow the strict demographics...
In this article you will learn the basic techniques to writing a novel. These instructions will be a guide and help you to establish a blueprint for the "Great American Novel" you are...
Telling a bedtime story to a child can be a bit intimidating if you are not inclined towards on-the-spot creativity. It's especially hard if you've had a particularly hard day and you're teetering...
Are you a fanatic of a show or movie? Do you like to write? Then fanfiction is for you. Fanfiction is where you write about your favorite shows, movies and characters. You put them in the...
When I was growing up, one of my dad's phrases was, "he's quite a character" (or occasionally, "she's..."). Of course, dad made this phrase stand out even more in that he uttered it with a Rhode...
In creating fictional novels and short stories, it can sometimes be difficult to create natural and realistic dialogue. In this article, I'll show you ways you can solve this problem.
In almost any fiction short story or novel, the realism of the characters plays a major role in suspending disbelief of the reader and driving the plot forward. In this article, I'll show you...
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