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MFontana reacted to Omarfaruq's post in the thread What kind of fiction quality do you want to achieve as an author? with
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I just want to make my readers laugh, if my readers are laughing it's more than enough for me. -
MFontana reacted to Empire145's post in the thread What kind of fiction quality do you want to achieve as an author? with Like.
This might sound overambitious, but I want to use novels to deconstruct some things, just like 《1984》 or 《House of Cards》. But to...
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MFontana replied to the thread Fiction? Fanfiction?.Added.
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I managed to find the perfect sweet spot for absolutely no visibility...but I did it to myself, so I guess I can't complain...
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MFontana reacted to CharlesEBrown's post in the thread Why A Lot Of Writing Advice Fails Writers with Like.
I think some critics assume that a "hook" has to be punchy. That is the EASIEST way to hook readers, but rarely the best - it draws...
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MFontana reacted to Story_Marc's post in the thread Why A Lot Of Writing Advice Fails Writers with Like.
Nah, though I don't have any issues with AI like other people do. I'm just like that more when I'm in script mode. It's clear even going...
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MFontana reacted to Story_Marc's post in the thread Why A Lot Of Writing Advice Fails Writers with Like.
That is EXACTLY the problem I had with so much for so long and what I've always wanted to avert. Of course, as said, it's easier said...
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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...
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MFontana reacted to DireBadger's post in the thread When readers misinterpret your intent. with Like.
The readers who have the most to say about your work generally have the least valuable opinions. I have gotten dozens of emails where...
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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...