Links on Writing.

[misslj_author]

An article from The Guardian that I found quite interesting, Ten Rules for Writing Fiction, it's The Guardian's 'survey of established authors' tips for successful authorship'. I know I'm guilty of using 'then' far too often, I have to break myself of that habit.

And for interest's sake, Michael Moorcock talks about The Lester Dent Pulp Paper Master Fiction Plot, which also makes for an interesting read.

Comments

[captlychee.livejournal.com]

With your permission I might put these up on [Bad username or site: writer's_loft @ livejournal.com].

[captlychee.livejournal.com]

Er, writers_loft

[misslj-author.livejournal.com]

Sure thing! :D

[vayshti.livejournal.com]

;_;

Prologues.

Can I claim immunity and that it's a necessary genre trope, and just keep going, can I, can I??

[misslj-author.livejournal.com]

IKR? I did the same thing hahaha. However, I concur it's a genre trope because it's only in my fantasy trilogy wip and my sci-fi-fantasy that I use them. So, yes. Yes, I second this motion.

[vayshti.livejournal.com]

Facebook group for 'Reclaiming the power of the Prologue'??

Still, I am viewing it more warily, and having to justify its existence, which is not necessarily a bad thing.

[misslj-author.livejournal.com]

Ahahahaha that would be awesome, actually. I'd join it!

Yes, that's true. I don't think I've used a prologue for a while now, which is unusual, I used to use them almost as fanatically as 'then'.

[captlychee.livejournal.com]

Have a look at the latest video incanation of Day of the Triffids . It's 90% prologue and 10% roadkill stew.

Utterly vile and reprehensible.

[rachel-west.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the links! Looks like interesting stuff.

Just wanted to come by and introduce myself, since I friended you and all. I'm a new Dreamspinner writer, and I found you through the contact list on the Google group. Thanks for friending me back!

[misslj-author.livejournal.com]

Hi there! Hope you enjoy them, I found them quite an interesting read.

Nice to meet you - I really need to post more here, I think. :)