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I am asked, with a frequency I have come to find wearying, whether the events of my novels "really happened...
There is a peculiar sickness that has crept into historical fiction...
dropping seeds all over the place
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Lucìa Arrivato replied to the thread Thought for the Day Don't worry about not fitting in. The things that make people think ....This is great advice, except for one thing: Usually those who say this live in a bubble. They usually come from a place of being well liked, respected, and accepted in most circumstances in life. For them, having this mindset is a show of...
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Lucìa Arrivato reacted to Pamela Jo's post in the thread Craft Chat Editor says this is the most common mistake she sees with
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"This is a critical piece of writing advice. With the prevalence of movies, TV, and cinematography, book writers forget that their craft is not a stylized screenplay. Television is a distinct art from books. Both have their strengths, but modern... -
Vagabond Heart reacted to Sedayne's post in the thread Welcome… I’m New Here! Hello from the home of Shakespeare~ with
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Hi @Rosewell Case Welcome to Litopia. It's very nice to meet you. Finding readers for a full MS is a big ask, but not impossible. It's not just about finding readers, but finding the right readers for this stage. Because it's a finished... -
Sedayne reacted to Rosewell Case's post in the thread Welcome… I’m New Here! Hello from the home of Shakespeare~ with Like.
Thanks so much for a warm welcome :) Definitely some sage words in there. I have made one buddy on a writing forum who has given me loads of helpful feedback, but my pals have always been too busy. And if they did read it, I very much felt like... -
Rosewell Case reacted to Lakeland Waffler's post in the thread Welcome… I’m New Here! Hello from the home of Shakespeare~ with Like.
Hi @Rosewell Case It’s lovely to meet you. Looking forward to seeing you around the Colony and reading your work. Clare x -
Rosewell Case reacted to RK Wallis's post in the thread Welcome… I’m New Here! Hello from the home of Shakespeare~ with Like.
Hey @Rosewell Case, Welcome aboard :) What a gorgeous and special part of the world to hail from! Never ask friends to read just because you won't get the constructive feedback that's the magic that makes your work stronger. I have one...
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Rosewell Case reacted to Claire G's post in the thread Welcome… I’m New Here! Hello from the home of Shakespeare~ with Like.
Welcome! I pretty much agree with everything @RK Wallis said, though I do have one friend who reads my work and gives amazing feedback. Many Litopians are very generous with their time and give insightful, honest and constructive feedback. Do...
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Rosewell Case reacted to Vagabond Heart's post in the thread Welcome… I’m New Here! Hello from the home of Shakespeare~ with Like.
Hi and welcome to the group. It’s nice to have you with us. When you’ve settled in, got to know us, and dived into The Lab and given some feedback, you’ll be able to ask for feedback in return. Most people start with the opening chapter, or the...
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Rosewell Case reacted to Sedayne's post in the thread Welcome… I’m New Here! Hello from the home of Shakespeare~ with Like.
Hi @Rosewell Case Welcome to Litopia. It's very nice to meet you. Finding readers for a full MS is a big ask, but not impossible. It's not just about finding readers, but finding the right readers for this stage. Because it's a finished...
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Rosewell Case replied to the thread Welcome… I’m New Here! Hello from the home of Shakespeare~.Thanks so much for a warm welcome :) Definitely some sage words in there. I have made one buddy on a writing forum who has given me loads of helpful feedback, but my pals have always been too busy. And if they did read it, I very much felt like...
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Claire G reacted to Paul Whybrow's post in the thread Thought for the Day It's really a misconception to identify the writer with the main character ... with Like.
It's really a misconception to identify the writer with the main character, given that the author creates all the characters in the book. In certain ways, I'm every character. Rachel Kushner
