901

(10 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)

Posted the exercises for lesson three: http://www.thenextbigwriter.com/posting … work-21938
My sample scene will be posted tomorrow.

902

(2 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)

Hello Helen,
Welcome to TNBW!  I'll second Vern's comments about the site--glad you joined us.  Regards, Randy

Just left a review for Stefanie's 'The Day of Darkness' Chapter 9.

904

(16 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)

Hi LA,
Dialogue tags are used to help the readers (and also the author) know who is saying what.  When I first started writing my novel, I used a tag for nearly every line even when it was clear who was speaking.  I also didn't realize that it was better to put something like, he said, rather than said Johnny, if that makes sense.  Most of my tags now are likely quite boring as probably 90 percent are ..... said, although I've started adding some character movement and description in with these, such as Johnny burped, covering his wide mouth to mask his embarrassment.  The movements help to bring the characters to life and can be used to help the readers visualize the characters. Randy

905

(16 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)

Hi LA,
Will do. Should have it posted tomorrow.  Regards, Randy

906

(6 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)

Thanks for working with us. Look forward to the next lesson!

907

(281 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)

Hi Ann,
Hope you have a speedy recovery.  Just the writing for the master's can weigh you down (I know from experience--I have two master's). That virus sounds horrible.  Good luck and God speed!  Randy

908

(11 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)

Posted my dialogue scene for lesson two: http://www.thenextbigwriter.com/posting … mple-21904
It's a scene I'm working on for my novel, The Kurdish Connection.

Completed a review of alkemi's 'The Souring Seas' Chapter 5.

910

(11 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)

Just posted my homework for lesson two.  It's under short stories.

911

(11 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)

Thanks LA!  Cheers, Randy

Completed a review of Jube's 'The World Of Phyries" chapter 8.

Completed a review for Ann on 'Aloha Spirit', Chapter 8.

Sounds good to me.  Thanks!

915

(8 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)

Hi LA,
Not right now..  Thought it was a good lesson.

916

(16 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)

Hi LA,
Just posted a short dialog scene.  It's called Lesson One: Writing Sample and it's under short stories.
Randy

917

(16 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)

Hi LA,
I posted lesson one this morning.  Regards, Randy

918

(2 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)

I would like to echo cobber's comments.  It's great to know that people who can provide quality reviews will be looking at our work.  I'm always learning a lot by reviewing the group's work. Many thanks!

919

(281 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)

So far I've gotten points for every review I've done on the group.  I think you're right that if it's posted to a group paying points it does.

Completed a review of CJ's 'Raven's Curse' - Chapter 9.

921

(17 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)

Hi LA,
Will post the dialogue above as requested.  Since I've never written dialogue before, I need to learn to make it seem natural.  Also, I have a tendency to have my characters sounding the same, so I need to learn to give characters their own voice.

Posted a review of Matthew's chapter 8 v.1 - CH 3B.

923

(20 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)

Yes, I read what you originally said.  If it's no big deal then why raise it in the first place?

924

(20 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)

What's far more important is whether the instructor has the credentials to teach.  Who cares whether someone is listed as a founding member or not?  What they have to offer is far more important.

Completed a review of Cobber's "State of Vengeance', chapter 27.