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Writing Paranormal Characters by simplyprose, literature

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Writing Paranormal Characters

As a writer of prose, you may at some point to want to write about a character or characters which are paranormal. We could perhaps debate over the exact definition of the word ‘paranormal’, and some may prefer ‘supernatural’ - a word more closely associated with magic, whereas ‘paranormal’ tends to be taken to mean something outside the realms of science (though of course, it is not as clear-cut as that, and you may like to think that I am wrong in saying this). For the purposes of this guide, both ‘paranormal’ and ‘supernatural’ refer to conscious beings, not found in the animal kingdom, t

Common Errors: Then and Than by simplyprose, literature

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Common Errors: Then and Than

While most writers have little or no trouble distinguishing the two similar words then and than, there are some that frequently confuse them. That is, ‘then’ is often or always used by some in place of ‘than’. Then is the adverb that describes a point in time. You might use it to refer to a time already mentioned, in the same way as one might use a pronoun in place of a name. Andrew went to university in 1996. He was eighteen then. Whilst this is not a very interesting sentence, and would need touching up if it were to be used in fiction, it serves its purpose for this guide. You might also use &#

Voices... For and About Kids by simplyprose, literature

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Voices... For and About Kids

Voices in Writing For and About Kids Overview Well, the title of this piece promises a guide to writing ‘for and about kids’. This is an all-encompassing phrase that, I hope, will grab anybody who wants to write for or about any characters between the ages of about nought and eighteen. So, is this the part where I reveal that this guide is actually more limited than that? No it is not! At least, I have done my very best to cater to all possible needs, with the following handy headings: Issues and Obstacles The Voice of the Child: Advice on Writing Dialogue Children’s Literature and the Narrative Voice Young Adult Fict

Common Errors: Lose and Loose by simplyprose, literature

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Common Errors: Lose and Loose

Loose is an adjective meaning slack; not firmly fixed; the opposite of tight. It has a hard S sound, and almost everyone knows how to spell it. However, many are confused by the very similar word, lose. This is a verb meaning to misplace something: an object, a function such as eyesight or memory, or one may lose one’s way whilst trekking through the Australian outback or the local supermarket. The confusion arises because the pronunciation of lose and loose is almost identical; the only different is that lose has a soft S sound at the end. It, too, has the double-O sound that makes many people want to spell it the same way as loose

Common Errors: Lead and Led by simplyprose, literature

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Common Errors: Lead and Led

A number of talented and otherwise capable writers seem to be unsure of the forms of the verb to lead. There is a common misconception that, perhaps, is exacerbated by the widely known correct uses of the verb to read. Most people know that the past tense of to read is read, spelled exactly the same way but pronounced differently, with a short E sound: red. But red spelled that way, of course, is the colour of blood, Superman’s cape and a great many other things. However, when it comes to the verb to lead, you need only remember one thing: the same rule does not apply! Pronounce lead with a short E sound, and you are actually descri

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Writing Paranormal Characters by simplyprose, literature

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Common Errors: Then and Than

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Voices... For and About Kids

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Common Errors: Lose and Loose

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Apr 16, 2011

Simplyprose: March 2011 Submissions

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March brought another crop of great stories from inspired writers, who experimented with subjects ranging from romance to the supernatural. Consider giving them feedback with favorites and constructive comments. Most Creative Response Word Association Prompt If Kronos Drank Milk by ohmistermagazine (https://www.deviantart.com/ohmistermagazine) :thumb199887496: This story does an excellent job of utilizing the three prompt words to their fullest potential. Each contributes to the storys symbolism as it follows the growing independence of the protagonist. "I tried to tell Mama about Kronos," I said. "She told me to shut up." "That's stupid. Does your mama just

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Apr 4, 2011

March's Prompts and Submissions

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March's Prompts Scenario Prompt A corpse is stolen from a grave. Character Prompt This character sometimes enjoys a guilty pleasure. He or she has fallen out with somebody close to them. Word Association Prompt Milk, scythe, enlightenment. Remember all three words must be used in the piece for it to be accepted. Miscellaneous Prompt We all know vampires are popular right now. If you love vampire stories, you'll love this prompt. If you hate vampire stories, this is your chance to be original and show us how it should be done. Thanks to Bram Stoker and Stephenie Meyer, I think it's safe to say that vampires are generally associated e

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Apr 4, 2011

April's prompts and submissions

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April's Prompts Scenario Prompt Someone discovers a diary inside an abandoned building. Character Prompt This character is an actor/actress. He or she also has trouble remembering people's names. Word Association Prompt unicorn, funeral, twilight Remember all three words must be used in the piece for it to be accepted. Miscellaneous Prompt Go to the deviantART search engine and type in "landscape". You can have variations on that, such as "winter landscape" etc, as long as the word "landscape" is included. Find a visual landscape that appeals to you. Then search for "alone" and find a visual image that you are drawn to. Your task is