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by Ed on March 01, 2010, 05:33:58 PM
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I was leafing through the FPW newsletter, which, TBBH, I don't often read, and I came across a link to this article about creating a series character. It struck a chord with me, because I remember an acquisitions editor moaning about the number of post cold war ex special forces/action man...
by Rev. Austin on February 20, 2010, 05:29:33 AM
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After points raised in the latest crit group I got to wondering:

Is it ever acceptable or sensible to emulate a writing style if it serves a specific purpose, and doesn't render your own unique style redundant? 

For instance, if you were to write a 'pulp'...
by LeeThompson on February 13, 2010, 06:30:07 AM
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I need some fresh eyes for this query. I had two friends help edit my MS and I'm grateful, but neither one has ever written a query. And I want to start looking for an agent.
Thanks! Lee

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I am seeking representation for Before Leonora Wakes,...
by Ed on January 21, 2010, 02:07:40 PM
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Susan Hill says amateur writers aren't as good as professional writers and ne'er the twain shall meet - http://www.spectator.co.uk/susanhill/5714598/no-amateurs-are-not-just-as-good-as.thtml - agree, or disagree?
by Rev. Austin on January 20, 2010, 05:01:44 AM
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But wait!  That's not quite the question it seems to be - I'm referring to stories that take something by someone else as inspiration. 

For instance, a publisher of an anthology wants stories based in a certain English town, one where people keep turning up dead...
by delboy on January 11, 2010, 10:22:24 AM
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What are the pros and cons of choosing a (broadly) real setting as opposed to a fictional setting for one's stories? A lot of novels are set in London or New York or LA, but when it comes to smaller towns there seems to be a move to invent places rather than use real ones. Why is this? Are...
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