Priscilla Said:

Creative writing question! Rewrite the flat sentences to make them sound more effective.?

We Answered:

It was enjoyable.
It was thrillingg.
It was amazing.

I was apapletic.
Blood was pounding in my ears.
I saw red.

She was strikingly beautiful.
Her looks blew me away.
She was sexy.

Janice Said:

What questions would you ask about Creative Writing, if you could?

We Answered:

I would ask questions which might save other writers the embarrassment and frustration of being ripped off or mislead.

How do I research the legitimacy of a literary agent?

What's a reasonable amount to pay a publisher?

Why do I need to write a second draft if the first one is good?

Where do I find qualified beta readers?

Good answers to those questions could save a lot of people I see here at YA quite a bit of bother.

Neil Said:

Creative writing question for fellow authors?

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I find the problem is usually a lack of tension in the scene. Remember conflict is the essence of story on every level. If I find a scene seems boring to write, I try to rework it in a way that adds more conflict.
For example, I had to write a scene which was more-or-less a discussion of an issue; the one point in the story where the 'message' really comes to the forefront. It was really dull at first but I moved it into a situation where the main character was afraid his opinion would be overheard by other characters, and it added so much tension to the scene it was a joy to write.
So rethink the setting and circumstances of the scene and play it for some extra tension. Fact is, if you're bored writing it, chances are people will be bored reading it too, so don't leave it boring!
Hope this helps : )

Micheal Said:

Creative writing question?

We Answered:

major in journalism or english
then minor in creative writing or media studies
(depending on what you find most valuable)


these majors are broad and you can get a job with either major for either of your career choices.


Careers: journalists, advertising copywrighters, film critics, english teacher

Katrina Said:

Creative writing question, can you help?

We Answered:

Is this a minor character? If so, you can get away with putting an accent into the dialogue to make it clear. For example, in the novel by Marina Lewycka, "Strawberry Fields," one of the characters is Ukrainian. She doesn't have an accent, but her English is broken. Her other novel, A Short History of Tractors in the Ukrainian is a good reference as well because the main character uses broken, or accented English.

You may also want the French character to speak in French upon the first introduction, or maybe in between...or maybe only when there is something very significant that needs to be said.

I forget the exact dialogue, but I will show you the technique Lewycka using French...

"I love you more than I love my computer," said Jim.

"Ah, ma petite colombe!" [i]My little dove[/i], she cooed.

Do you see what I mean? That example might not be the best, but it's possible and used often.


Here are some other resources you can use:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8-Z37Nh0…

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Accent/Auth…

- How to speak english in an authentic french accent:

* Substitute every "th" sound, as in this, with a "z" sound.
* Substitute every "th" sound, as in thing, with an "s" sound.
* Substitute every "j" sound with the sound "s" makes in measure.
* Drop the "r" when it is said at the end of words (similar to a New England accent).
* Don't pronounce the "h" sound at the begining of words.
* Substitute every "ch" sound with an "sh" sound.

http://www.wikihow.com/Fake-a-Convincing…

The most important component of having a foreign character is to really research the language, and further more the culture.

Harry Said:

Creative Writing Question - What effect would pokemon have on society if they were real!?

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first off, you have to think of them as actual animals. Of course, there will be few pokemon that will be trained to fight. However, the majority of the pokemon in the entire world must be frightened by humans, especially because of poachers. Not only that, they would also be a hazard to society. Electric pokemon causing blackouts, fire pokemon causing wild fires, water pokemon attacking sailors, fisherman, and whatever. poison pokemon would be extremely dangerous and hazardous to the environment. Psychic pokemon may be trained for crimes, and, realistically, they are unstoppable. Legendary pokemon would be constantly harassed by tourists, scientists, and poachers. If one is ever approached by an angry pokemon for whatever reason, that person is most likely to die unless they have their own pokemon to defend themselves. Battles would be more extreme than the cartoons show. Realistically, any move from a pokemon can kill a human or cause serious damage to cities or other pokemon, except for splash. pokemon moves are dangerous.
On the bright side, they may be helpful to making the world a better place.

Monica Said:

Creative writing question regarding characterisation?

We Answered:

There are different theories; some say 20, some say 45, some say 7. Look up 'stock characters' on wikipedia and continue your research from there.

There are also a couple of great books studying archetypal characters and plots - see the links below.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Master-Character…

http://www.amazon.co.uk/20-Master-Plots-…

Hope this helps : )