The Writers' Circle Writing Forum (Forum) http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums.php/item_id/746496-The-Writers-Circle-Writing-Forum First be sure that it's not some kind of scam. Then do some research as to what is needed for a thriller. Learning to write a genre one isn't familiar with is difficult under the best of conditions. Have you read any thrillers? If you haven't, you should. See what you like and what you don't like about different ones. Start learn...[Read Full Post] Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:38:24 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1825173 I've found an advert for a thriller writer, and I'd like to give it a shot. Do any of you have any tips on how to write a successful thriller? Thanks Louise ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** [Link To Item #1402226] [Link To Item #1405513] ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:26:24 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1824959 Actually this site has a large number of children's writers. As far as getting much feedback, one never knows. You might post the item on the shameless plug page: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** by UD [Link: 'http://www.viviangilbertzabel.com'] [Link: 'http://viviangilbertzabel.com/blog.html...[Read Full Post] Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:33:49 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1822387 Usually, the publisher wants to provide an illustrator for a children's picture book. I would suggest you submit your manuscript to publishers and see if you can get it accepted. Small presses (not vanity or you-pay-we-publish companies) will often work without your having an agent. Major publishing houses won't do anything unless you have ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:07:29 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1819997 I've had this idea brewing in my head for a while now and I'm getting to the point where I want to start writing. Is there a sample pre-outlinesh thing that can help me know if I'm ready to start writing? I know that ideas will come and go as I'm writing but I just don't want to waste my time with something that hasn't been comple...[Read Full Post] Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:52:17 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1750400 I written a book call 'Caught Up and other stories' Thu, 24 May 2007 15:19:49 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1515500 I need some general advice on writing a fast-paced action sequence. I've been working on a story for some time now, but every time I try to write the action part, it always ends up sounding monotonous and boring. Sort of like: "First this happened, then this happened, etc." So, could I have any suggestions about writing an action sequence? I haven't...[Read Full Post] Wed, 17 Jan 2007 01:23:44 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1435802 I am looking for comments, suggestions, and questions about this piece. Take any angle on it. I am working on my own notes as each question will be made into drafts to fill the story in. [Link To Item #1146694] Patrick Bosley Editor & Food Photographer Family Favorites From Moonlite ISBN: 0-9766896-0-X --Available from Books-A-Million and A...[Read Full Post] Mon, 21 Aug 2006 02:12:48 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1353865 I forget how helpful you all are! You're so good! Glad someone is keeping an eye on this place. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** [Link To Item #641406] Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:23:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1203714 I think of a chapter as a logical break in the action, or a break between scenes. Not minor scenes, perhaps - but think of each Act in a play. A minor scene might flow just as well, if not better, from a small, visual break (a "dingbat" or some typographical separator) as from a chapter. Comments I've read range from "helps the writer organize th...[Read Full Post] Fri, 13 Jan 2006 14:20:17 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1203039 Here, here, Johnnylazer! Beautiful response - spot on advice. I've gotten all melancholy for college now. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Thu, 28 Apr 2005 01:55:37 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1062101 A few years ago? That's a bit much. Go to Author Tools > Create an Item > Book. It's a type of item, just like any other, but it's used for novel chapters, journal entries, etc. You need one to set up a blog. The blog formats it differently than some of the book item format options - there are no choices on how it looks when you view it as a bl...[Read Full Post] Sat, 19 Feb 2005 15:59:11 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1022930 The length of time varies by publication, but should be clearly stated in the submissions guidelines. I'm not really comfortable submitting to publications that say "you'll only hear from us if we accept the work." Because, technically, that means if you submit it later, elsewhere, to a publication that says "no simultaneous submissions," well...what? Technica...[Read Full Post] Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:32:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1009224 I don't have an answer but will really look forward to one!! PastVoices ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** March 2004 April 2004 May 2004 September 2004 October 2004 December 2004 More about me? See [Link To Item #797192] [Link To Item #868786] Sample my work? [Link To Item #915830] [Link To...[Read Full Post] Thu, 06 Jan 2005 01:26:20 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/995624 Sounds reasonable to me. I'd spell out "First." Also, see [Link To Item #553666] . A standard manuscript template for Word 2000 and above, with scripts that will let you convert formatting to WritingML for work you want to post here. Try it out and let me know if you find it helpful! (See the Help file that's included with it for more detailed info.) ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 29 Dec 2004 10:10:23 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/991401 "The Organized Writer is a Selling Writer" by Kathryn Lay (AVOC.com publisher) (ISBN# 0-937660-19-1) heh...now that sounds like a book I need! ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Come add your thoughts to the [Link To Item #913932] ! Help settle a "domestic dispute" - vote in my poll: [Link ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 22 Dec 2004 15:05:39 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/989089 First, accept the fact that nobody is perfect - nor are you expected to BE perfect. This applies to the final draft as well as to the first, but it is especially true of everything up to the final draft. Allow yourself to make mistakes, then correct them. The first draft is for getting your thoughts and ideas on paper. The second is for making sure you're saying it clearly enough...[Read Full Post] Wed, 22 Dec 2004 12:15:00 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/989034 Open the file she sent back to you. You should see her changes/comments in a different color than your original. Tracking is under Tools. You can find, view, accept, or reject changes. Depending on what version of Word you have, comments may appear on the right side of the page, or in a separate pane below. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** *^*Idea*^...[Read Full Post] Wed, 22 Dec 2004 12:07:08 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/989030 Yay, Suze!! Way to go!! Merry Christmas to you, too. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Come add your thoughts to the [Link To Item #913932] ! Sun, 19 Dec 2004 12:49:00 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/987672 Appearing in Capper's Magazine December 21, 2004 issue will be my short story-- Light A Candle For Me---Christmas story about a young man trying to get home for Christmas. (sappy! Hey, that's what they like. ) [Link To Item #918960] The editor changed the title to Home For The Holidays. I'm not sure why, I guess they thought it was better. What...[Read Full Post] Sun, 19 Dec 2004 10:49:39 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/987610 LOL! I don't blame you - I clicked on it in Google before "homebusiness" even had a chance to register in my brain. I'd have probably reacted the same way you did, had I thought about it. But then the information was quite good; I was glad I'd found that site. It has a LOT of good info for starting up possible home businesses - not your typical "home business" site a...[Read Full Post] Fri, 19 Nov 2004 12:06:31 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/973263 Nancy, did you even look at the second link I posted in my last message? ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Need help with your writing? Visit [Link To Item #746496] ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 31 Oct 2004 17:39:59 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/961163 If you go to the library [one of my favorite places] and look in the 808 section, or look up Orson Scott Card, you'll find some great books on those subjects. Card has several books that are for writers, and they've all been helpful to me. He's a great writer. Hope this helps. Starr Happy Hallowe'en!...[Read Full Post] Fri, 29 Oct 2004 14:01:03 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/959879 Please read the following: [Link: 'http://www.dayspring.com/contact/editorial.asp'] [Link: 'http://www.home-based-business-opportunities.com/library/1046.shtml'] These should help. Note that Dayspring is currently not accepting submissions from previously unpublished writers (I don't know if that means unpublished, period, or unpublished in the greeting c...[Read Full Post] Thu, 28 Oct 2004 17:15:37 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/959449 Congratulations, Suze! I don't want to rain on your parade, or anyone else's, but this forum is not the ideal venue for book promotions or plugging your latest works. I'll leave this here for a few days, because really, I'm thrilled for you and I want you to be successful. That's a huge accomplishment, publishing your book! But I feel I have to say this because otherwise,...[Read Full Post] Thu, 28 Oct 2004 17:08:02 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/959446