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Yeah, I've tweaked sections for clarity more than a few times. Especially if my wife's initial edit pass shows that she misunderstood... -
MFontana reacted to DireBadger's post in the thread When readers misinterpret your intent. with
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The readers who have the most to say about your work generally have the least valuable opinions. I have gotten dozens of emails where... -
MFontana reacted to DireBadger's post in the thread When readers misinterpret your intent. with Like.
If this is true, then you are a rare flower. Pat yourself on the back (and avoid the thorns!). Most commenters' criticism is very...
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MFontana reacted to LeilaniOtter's post in the thread When readers misinterpret your intent. with Like.
I think I've been very fair and kind in my reviews. I haven't had anyone tell me, in the 20 or so I've done here so far, that I was...
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Hey, it's your story. If I told you what to do with it without knowing the full context, I'd be making myself into an ass. :blob_hide:
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If you want your reader to feel pain... you might consider showing the character's pain, such as flesh-tearing pain, bleeding arteries...
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MFontana reacted to Yubel's post in the thread Do you have a 'main theme' for your stories? with Like.
The build up for a counterattack is just so good
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MFontana replied to the thread Do you have a 'main theme' for your stories?.I actually have a series of playlists saved on my computer for when I'm writing. One or more for each story in truth,but haven't really...
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MFontana replied to the thread Fiction? Fanfiction?.I've got a soft-spot for fan-fiction as well, and as an author I actively encourage it where my own works are concerned. I've written...
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There are countless stories out there and even a lot in here. Many love reading or writing their own original stories while some dare...
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MFontana replied to the thread Plug your story badly!.Alright, here-goes. The Elarian Chronicles - Volume 1: Duskfall All the gamers playing the game DUSKFALL got yanked into the world of...
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We have all seen them, maybe we have been them. Writers who shamelessly plug their work, looking for feedback, trying to gain a few...
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MFontana replied to the thread What kind of fiction quality do you want to achieve as an author?.All of the above to varying degrees. The main thing on my list though, is to achieve the same timeless quality and mythic weight within...
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MFontana reacted to tantrayaan's post in the thread Fellow Authors, what do you do in your downtime? (When you're not writing) with Like.
I love Civ 5 as well. Do you play with the latest mods (new civs, terrain etc) or just the vanilla?
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MFontana reacted to HungrySheep's post in the thread Fellow Authors, what do you do in your downtime? (When you're not writing) with Like.
I run tabletop campaigns.