Writer's Fallout Shelter (Forum) http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums.php/item_id/980111-Writers-Fallout-Shelter Hi! I don't know if this is the place to ask such a question, but I'll try: My niece is 17 and writes poetry. She would like to publish and is considering self-publishing. I've already warned her about the costs and need for self-promotion, but wondered what others might add. Also, has anyone worked with Dorrance Publishing? It looks legit...[Read Full Post] Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:32:59 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2335406 I have a book that I am writing for three of my friends for christmas, and I desperately need reviews!!! I have my first five chapters up, but I'll only post my prologue on here. I really just want review on the characters, the dialogu (if its cheesy, if it flows, and if it sounds believable.)I want to know if the story is believable, if you can fe...[Read Full Post] Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:02:54 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2314485 I completely agree with this! My writing style, at the moment, is simply opening up to my characters and seeing where they lead me! Many writers write with a specific ending in mind....my ending is vague, only because, at the moment, I am open to so many possiblities!! [Link To Item #1766295] [Link To Item #1766815] ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:39:19 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2227210 I think that is the most important factor.....you have to have an investment in the story...an investment in your characters and where your story is going. If you write simply to please your audience, I believe your work will suffer!! This is not to say that your audience should not matter to you; just that your writing is your own perspective! [Li...[Read Full Post] Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:36:16 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2227207 BTW, I do like Rewrite's take on the subject of the ending. There's no cookie cutter answer to this, but I firmly believe every story could have multiple endings, and each could work very well. I also believe the "right" conclusion comes into view as you near The End. For more "stuff" visit: [Link: 'http:...[Read Full Post] Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:11:02 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2226983 A simple question with multifaceted answer. First and foremost, I write for me. If the story doesn't really interest me, if I don't have some kind of significant, emotional investment, I have uber trouble writing a simple paragraph. I've written via both storyboard (outline), and by stream of conciousness (just wing it and see where ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:04:10 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2226982 You mentioned writing your story for yourself, as you cannot please everyone!! I have found myself on the edge of my seat on more than one occassion while writing my book! It is like reading a good book for the first time, only one in which you know will end exactly how you want it to! Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:34:41 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2221774 I believe that you should always be true to yourself and only in this way, will you be true to your readers!! Your whole story, from its unique settings, to its twisting plots, to its complicated characters......reveal who you are!! The readers who you capture, will be those who feel a connection to your own uniqueness, through your writing style!! If y...[Read Full Post] Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:31:30 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2221772 Oh the endings! I had about 20 ways I could have ended my first book attempt (which failed by the way, well at least for the time being). My new book, which is coming along nicely with a little extra preparation and a road map, has just one and its the one I wrote the book for. Some readers might hate it, some might love it....but more importantly my ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:06:48 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2212661 Hi Amarisa, I would say it depends on the desired outcome of what you're writing. If you are writing the piece with no intention of shooting for publication, then write the end the way you want to see it conclude (It's your story darn it!). However, If you are looking to publish... then it might be a little more complicated. In one sense you want to see the story...[Read Full Post] Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:31:15 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2125106 When writing an ending that could go a number of ways, who do you write for? Do you follow your writer voice and end a story the way you know is best, the one that's the most artistic or the one that makes sense, where the story wants to end.... Or, do you write for the readers? Making an ending the way you know they'd like it, ensuring that they...[Read Full Post] Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:26:30 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2117135 I am a new member of writing.com and have thus far had a very positive experience. My ultimate goal is to become a published author. I am currently working on my first novel, but as you can imagine have ran into several roadblocks. I have posted several short stories and would love some feedback on what is good and what is bad so that I can hone my cr...[Read Full Post] Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:36:54 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2116574 Alright, let's see if we can get this thread going again. I'm about to hit graduate school for creative writing. Trying to see if they'll let me work on a high fantasy story that has incredible depth and breadth in real life issues (socially reflective, possible political endeavors by the characters, the existential question of man's i...[Read Full Post] Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:38:26 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2115378 I'm trying to get reviews for the chapters of a novella I'm writing. They are in my portfolio (it's the only thing in there) Please rate & review. I'll personally reward you :) Thanks -V Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:15:03 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2110301 Hi all, I'm working on revising my NaNo novel and have a few chapters up so far. I'd love to get some feedback on it. I've set an auto-reward for each chapter of 501 GPs. It's a fantasy, romance novel. Thanks so much for the help! ~ ~ ~ Sarah ~ ~ ~ ** Images For Use ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 28 May 2010 09:42:02 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2091908 Hi, perhaps we can help each other? Here's my outline--see whether you think you would read it? [Link To Item #1663944] I'd like to exchange constructive reviews--I'll (re)write&post my 30+ scenes ca. 1/day over May...I'm myself a fast reader/reviewer...it'd be great to have a number of writing/reviewing buddies that are...[Read Full Post] Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:26:00 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2080254 Hi, so far I've never really finished anything, but now I'm giving novel-writing a serious go. I'm currently re-outlining at the April novel workshop my dark urban fantasy novel Furious Cake with Darkness. Here's the outline--comments welcome [Link To Item #1663944] I'd like to exchange constructive reviews--I&#3...[Read Full Post] Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:21:39 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2080252 I agree with Redmage.... This was a big concern of mine and I just posted the begginings of my novel, though I am keeping it private at first while I re-work tthe first few chapters. anything i post here, gets so much better because of the feedback... If you're worrried, You can set any of your works to private, so that technically it is not &...[Read Full Post] Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:55:08 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2079601 Ok so I am finally getting somewhere with one of my novel ideas... I was wondering, how does one know if their chapters are the right length, or does it matter? also, how do I know if i'm using too many big words for my readers or if it's ok , because it is natural for me to use some big words... Anyone want to dicuss YA novels or novelwrit...[Read Full Post] Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:49:09 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2079597 Hey there! That's a good question you've got. One I've wrestled with myself. On the one hand, I don't want so much exposure to my work that if it is ever picked up by a publisher that it won't go anywhere because it's already there (not to mention all the other things that can happen to something once it's online). However...[Read Full Post] Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:06:20 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2002496 i am a new member and i'm working on a novel- i need feedback and help keeping my fire for finishing it. that said- i got an email today saying that not all publishers appreciate having work posted publicly online before you get published-- does that mean i shouldn't use WDC? what do you think? and if you want to check out my first few chapt...[Read Full Post] Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:21:40 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1935951 Yes, I would be interested. I have a short novel (about 66,000 words) that has undergone a few rewrites, but I suspect needs good feedback. My friends profess to love it, but they are my friends, right? And they are not specific. So, let me know how to proceed. I will give ID number and name here in case anyone is interested. In books, novel area...[Read Full Post] Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:31:29 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1883935 Thank you! I will certainly try to keep this in mind. Considering the novel will be more of a paranormal "detective," in fact she's not even part of the police or a detective of any kind, I don't know how all that rational discovery will come into play. But I write magical realism, and try to make that as realistic as I can, so it might n...[Read Full Post] Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:52:07 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1880532 Vixen, I am often in the situation you describe. I think of it like connecting the dots (from beginning to middle to end.) Sometimes I surprise myself with the things that happen along the way. Marcia Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:44:25 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1880468 Any of them would do. Go with your instinct and write your heart out. Once you start your characters may take on a life of their own and send you in directions you've never thought of before. Marcia Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:42:28 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1880467