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101 Reply by Suin 2016-12-15 09:49:02

Re: WIP Being Fifteen by Suin (25 replies, posted in Close friends)

I found a really useful tool for character study on 'Now Novel'. It asks loads of questions about the characters, including things I wouldn't normally think of. Thanks for the idea, CJ.
I think Alicia's relationship with her father develops more after Christmas. Right now, they're like strangers sharing a house, both are shy/scared/intimated by the other. Alicia, obviously, thinks her father blames her for everything and so doesn't deserve parental kindness, while her father is a little socially awkward and has no idea how to engage with a 15 year old girl.
I think (hope) it is the calm before the storm, but I hope you continue to give me your opinion on this subject because each of these questions is making me think about Being Fifteen at a new level!

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102 Topic by Suin 2016-12-15 09:34:44

Topic: Articles (0 replies, posted in Close friends)

http://www.nownovel.com/blog/best-writi … f-57073705

I found some helpful tips in here. Maybe they help you too.

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103 Reply by Suin 2016-12-11 21:05:38

Re: WIP Where Heaven and Hell Meet by Mariana (63 replies, posted in Close friends)

Hi Gacela,
Just saw your message about bundling. It's a really nice offer and I'm so grateful you thought of me, as that sounds sooo good! But I'm not sure what I'm going to do with Being Fifteen. It's still a work in progress with a lot of improvement needed and I don't think I'll be moving it forward any time soon.
It will be really interesting to hear about your experience of self-publishing, though, and if I can help in any other way, please do let me know!!

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104 Reply by Suin 2016-12-11 21:01:33

Re: Reading about Writing (7 replies, posted in Close friends)

Any luck with getting your membership running again, Sheriff Norm? I know someone else had difficulty this month because of a website glitch, so it must be just that.
Stephen King said you should write everyday, and in fact he forces himself too. I can't take his advice because I've been trying to read The Shining for the past week and keep falling asleep after a few pages!

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105 Reply by Suin 2016-12-08 16:11:09

Re: Reading about Writing (7 replies, posted in Close friends)

Those are super helpful suggestions! Exactly the kinds of things I'm looking for. I've downloaded some of those books you mentioned, Rhiannon & Gacela!

I agree, Sheriff Norm, that reviews on TNBW are hugely helpful & I've learned so much here but I would also like to learn some tools to use that I may not have thought of before, just new ideas to do things differently.

That's so strange you can't resubscribe, but I've heard of this happening before! I hope Saul fixes it for you!!

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106 Reply by Suin 2016-12-08 16:01:30

Re: WIP Where Heaven and Hell Meet by Mariana (63 replies, posted in Close friends)

so what's happening next with Where Heaven & Hell Meet? Are you going to publish all of your edited chapters again?

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107 Reply by Suin 2016-12-08 15:59:45

Re: Your Influences (6 replies, posted in Close friends)

Daphne de Maurier - the inspiration of most of Hitchcock's movies! Writer of Rebecca (one of the best books i've ever read, at least 10 times) Why is she so good? Dunno! But she's so good that I can never bear to take my eyes off the story to focus on the writing and why it's so good.

I don't know any of the influencers you mentioned, probably because I don't really read SF, but will have to take a look!

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108 Reply by Suin 2016-12-06 19:28:54

Re: Please post here regarding a completed review (671 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)

@Stephanie, you're up next in my rotation, but I guess you're still having issues because I don't see your work anywhere. I'll skip ahead to Cobber for now & will come back to you when you're up and running again!

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109 Reply by Suin 2016-12-05 20:49:01

Re: WIP Rhiannon the Nude, Vol 2: New Fairy by Rhiannon (123 replies, posted in Close friends)

I loved that extra section - I had the feeling that the interactions between Rhiannon and her father really brought both of their characters to life, and the same with Queen Branwen. There was something so warm and and genuine in the dialogue, but I can't put my finger on it. Definitely keep this section in!

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110 Topic by Suin 2016-12-02 15:38:59

Topic: Reading about Writing (7 replies, posted in Close friends)

Has anyone ever read a book that really helped them improve their writing (style/theme/literary devices/characterisation/inspiration/etc...)

I haven't read anything, and was wondering if anyone has something they'd strongly recommend.

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111 Reply by Suin 2016-12-02 14:26:22

Re: Request: See Before Publish (12 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)

Portfolio > Action > Edit > Content > Action > View Chapter

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112 Reply by Suin 2016-12-02 13:19:27

Re: Request: See Before Publish (12 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)

I usually save without publishing and then viewing it. It has the format it'll have when it's published.

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113 Reply by Suin 2016-12-02 12:03:57

Re: WIP Being Fifteen by Suin (25 replies, posted in Close friends)

part 2 is really a second book, maybe called "Pretending to be"

I just got stuck on Sarah's story for a while so I switched my attention to cleaning this up as I'd already written it. That's why I just posted on the end of Being Fifteen.

The point of it is that Alicia wanted to go back to her friends, but had to stay in Dublin. It shows how she struggles resuming an old life in Dublin, but eventually she does end up back where she wanted to be.

In fact, I forgot about the canal story! I wrote about sixteen chapters and then got distracted by Sarah's story.

And everyone in this group is precious!

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114 Reply by Suin 2016-11-24 08:22:07

Re: Please post here regarding a completed review (671 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)

Hi all, Just got to the end of my rotation with Alkemi's work and noticed that NJC has been added to the list (I somehow missed that information).
So...Just to confirm, I add NJC to my rotation after Alkemi, right?

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115 Reply by Suin 2016-11-23 15:36:07

Re: WIP Being Fifteen by Suin (25 replies, posted in Close friends)

Gacela, yes you're right, I should have put it into a separate book here, but I'm only planning on putting up a few chapters of it at the moment so didn't want to create something separate.

Rhiannon, your comments and suggestions are always so creative. I'd love to understand how your imagination works!!

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116 Reply by Suin 2016-11-22 17:26:24

Re: Break (13 replies, posted in Close friends)

No Thanksgiving or holidays here, but hope you enjoy yours!

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117 Reply by Suin 2016-11-20 11:36:53

Re: Break (13 replies, posted in Close friends)

Sheriff norm, sounds so exciting! You'll have to keep us updated on everything!

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118 Reply by Suin 2016-11-16 17:05:52

Re: Break (13 replies, posted in Close friends)

oooh I'm pretty sure you can't even escape the internet in the wilderness!!
For me, I just went backpacking and *forgot* my work and personal phones.

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119 Topic by Suin 2016-11-14 13:06:59

Topic: Break (13 replies, posted in Close friends)

Just wanted to let you know I've been gone and that now I'm back. For the past 4 weeks I've been 100% offline (no phones, computers, anything). I'm back now, and will start catching up on all the reviews on my to-do list as soon as I can.

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120 Reply by Suin 2016-10-12 15:46:29

Re: WIP The Best Laid Plans by Suin (31 replies, posted in Close friends)

oooh thanks for your super sweet message¬! I just logged in now to publish the next chapter...Maybe you were reading my mind?!

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121 Reply by Suin 2016-10-09 20:01:56

Re: WIPwhy are we writing fiction (8 replies, posted in Close friends)

Hmm...interesting question!! I never thought about why, I just do it. I will have to give this a bit more thought before coming back with a proper answer!!

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