Tag: novels
group name: horrorwriters
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August 31, 2007 01:28 PM EDT --
I frequent a lot of writing communities. Some I participate in as a writer. Others I participate in as a mentor. Some I just sit back and shake my head at the car wrecks that pass for . . . more
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January 11, 2007 08:39 PM EST --
TROPHY
Samson had awakened, trembling with fear from a nightmare that had been so vivid. As his eyes moved around the room, he began to wonder whether he was awake or still sleeping, . . . more
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October 06, 2007 01:35 AM EDT --
Most if not all writers who have spent any number of months on a novel or story can attest to the importance of knowing your characters. The more you know a character the more real they become to you. . . . more
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January 12, 2007 06:01 PM EST --
Ok Folks, I know there has to be a few of you out there that just want to scream out how much they love this new Showtime series. Based on a Novel, Dexter is coming back for a second season. . . . more
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July 30, 2007 02:48 PM EDT --
I was recently having a chat with another gather member regarding finding an agent for a first novel and it got me to thinking (you probably smelled the smoke earlier). Writing is a craft, . . . more
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November 19, 2007 02:55 PM EST --
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071119/ap_en_ot/books_nea_study
The 99-page study, "To Read or Not to Read," is being released Monday as a follow-up to a 2004 NEA survey, "Reading . . . more
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September 11, 2007 01:03 PM EDT --
One of the things I do is keep a list of sites that review books. We catagorize them and try to offer some feedback. It's basically designed for independent authors looking for reviewers. . . . more
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October 15, 2007 01:46 PM EDT --
Last week, I ripped into literary contests. Over the years, I've developed a general disdain for most. It's something that I angst over a bit, I suppose, since I run a contest myself. . . . more
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October 24, 2007 04:32 AM EDT --
As some of you might have noticed, I've been absent on Gather as of late. That would be my novel's fault. I've got exactly seven days to get these cranky characters to cooperate with me, . . . more
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October 25, 2007 07:47 AM EDT --
One of the more popular things to do for us NaNo participants is to write a letter to unruly characters, non existant plots and fickle muses. Typically I don't feel the need for such fun, but tonight . . . more
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January 18, 2007 07:48 AM EST --
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June 11, 2007 02:44 AM EDT --
First, some backstory which will be needed to answer the poll.
As many of you know, I participated in NaNoWriMo for the first time last year. This year I'm thinking out my NaNo plot and researching . . . more
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October 26, 2007 03:32 AM EDT --
For those who have done NaNoWriMo at least once before, have you considered adopting a newbie?
Adoption can enhance your NaNo experience, motivate you and more importantly offer guidance to someone . . . more
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December 03, 2007 12:52 PM EST --
I am very pleased to announce the winners of the 4th Annual Bards and Sages Writing Competition.
FIRST PLACE:
David Hart, Mud Hallow Bridge
SECOND PLACE:
Richard Deal, . . . more
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September 04, 2008 01:16 PM EDT --
"The eyes of the demon have returned..."
Peter Balaskas's opening sentence from the book "The Grandmaster," will give you chills, but curiosity will grab you to make you . . . more
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November 15, 2007 01:25 PM EST --
Newfiction.com
First up, I give to you a recent thread at lulu.com . I present it without comment (as mine are already reflected in the actual thread). For those interested in . . . more
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December 13, 2007 12:39 PM EST --
Bards and Sages has entered into an informal partnership with Ikthalion Press to bring their books to the digital marketplace. Founded by writer/illustrator T.M. Moore as a venue to bring her . . . more
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October 28, 2007 12:44 PM EST --
Publish to the "Rising Star Author" group here at Gather and tell us about yourself, your book(s), and even how to buy a copy.
Show us your book cover , tell us your story about the self . . . more
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November 29, 2007 10:59 AM EST --
As most gamers or fantasy writers know, Dungeon and Dragon magazines were phased out this year to make way for WoTC's Digital initiative. Dragon is moving to a digital zine format. . . . more
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August 28, 2007 08:37 AM EDT --
This is the last contest! If you haven't won yet, this is your last chance to get a free copy of the novella The Grandmaster! Because we are a bit late getting launched, this contest will . . . more
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