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Dabeagle
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Writing Tips May 4, 2016 17:38:30 GMT -5

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Post by Dabeagle on May 4, 2016 17:38:30 GMT -5

So I tried making a new video today with ten writing tips - but it ran a little over 20 minutes and I figured, who's going to sit still for that? So I figured I'd break it up into a few more digestible chunks. Here is the way they'll break down, maybe, and let me know if you'd like me to talk about something specific to do with writing.

Video 1: The benefits of reading to writers. Character name selection. Using current events/songs/specifics like classic automobiles.

Video 2: Cliches, both scenes and phrases. Writing styles (1st person, 3rd person, multiple points of view). People in motion while speaking.

Video 3: Editing/Beta reading. Seeking out constructive criticism. Attitude and grammar matter.

I have deviants to see and a novel to finish.

Cynus Pack Leader Posts: 135	Writing Tips May 5, 2016 14:44:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cynus on May 5, 2016 14:44:17 GMT -5 Excellent ideas, Dave. If you'd like to collaborate on any of these, I'd be happy to offer my two cents as well.
	"Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men." -Miyamoto Musashi

Dabeagle Dog Father Posts: 2,082	Writing Tips May 10, 2016 10:07:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dabeagle on May 10, 2016 10:07:04 GMT -5 The first video is complete and will load tonight, I hope. Cynus will be locating a digital recorder and we'll load voice files from him - if you have questions, post them here!
	I have deviants to see and a novel to finish.

Lugnutz Dog Father Posts: 1,580	Writing Tips May 10, 2016 15:03:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lugnutz on May 10, 2016 15:03:00 GMT -5 Inspiration to write. What to write about? What if your muse is broken? I have a story on the fire but don't want to push it.
	"Life isn't like a box of chocolates. It's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your ASS tomorrow.”

Dabeagle Dog Father Posts: 2,082	Writing Tips May 10, 2016 18:41:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dabeagle on May 10, 2016 18:41:32 GMT -5 Video one is posted!
	I have deviants to see and a novel to finish.

Lugnutz Dog Father Posts: 1,580	Writing Tips May 10, 2016 18:54:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lugnutz on May 10, 2016 18:54:24 GMT -5 Clean shaven. Did Billy protest the beard?
	"Life isn't like a box of chocolates. It's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your ASS tomorrow.”

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Writing Tips May 10, 2016 23:24:29 GMT -5

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Post by carlholiday on May 10, 2016 23:24:29 GMT -5

Great video! When I was writing "The Pastel Cowboy" the protagonist turned out with the name Zachary Alexander. Soon after I started posting it on Gay Authors, I received a comment from a guy who complained at my choice of character name because he said his name was Zach Alexander with a different last name, close but no real cigar. That's one of the problems you run into with characters names that are rather unique. I try to find more common names, it avoids complications down the line.

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