Books & Authors - July 2006

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2006-07-13 13:12:52 · 4 answers · asked by doctorssuckass 1

The problem with me is that I have all these great ideas for writing strories and novels and stuff, but when it comes to actually writing it down on paper, I always get bored with it. So, I always start over with a new idea.

What I am asking is... anyone know how to keep me writing and to not keep stopping in the middle?

2006-07-13 12:47:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-13 12:45:59 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like J.K. Rowling, Brian Jacques, and Charlie Higson style. Lemony Snicket's is alright, but I find all his description tedious at times. What do you all think?

2006-07-13 12:39:56 · 14 answers · asked by JarlinFo 1

2006-07-13 12:30:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'll tell to mine if you tell me yours. I've recently discovered that there are other novels out there that don't have vampires as their main topics.

2006-07-13 12:26:19 · 14 answers · asked by LaLaLa! I'm not listening! 4

I need to know what is the difference in the cost ? For my own personnel reasons.,

2006-07-13 12:25:57 · 8 answers · asked by blacktop09 1

2006-07-13 12:12:13 · 3 answers · asked by zombiekiller1992 1

im starting to get the good parts down im about 10 pages into it i suck at discription and i need some scary gory and stuff like that
the story is about me and a cupple friends. our school and the rest of the US gets attacked by terrorist every one has teamed up against the US and i need some shocking little things to put in so help i need all the help i can get

2006-07-13 12:00:58 · 10 answers · asked by zombiekiller1992 1

2006-07-13 11:46:30 · 10 answers · asked by sarai b 2

2006-07-13 11:42:39 · 9 answers · asked by slowly951 1

2006-07-13 11:35:22 · 12 answers · asked by ☺☻♥♪♫♣♠ 2

I guess they call it a beta or something. I have the characters and everything but I just can't get it written down on paper. I need someone who will be able to work closely with me to get it done.
Its like a fantasy/action/romance kind of thing. e-mail me at serenity_doll@yahoo.com if you're interrested. Also I need a site to put it on.

2006-07-13 11:31:45 · 5 answers · asked by Pretty Brown Eyes 4

2006-07-13 11:23:00 · 11 answers · asked by berry_blitz 2

i want that kind of books that meg writes funky,funny,cool,,,etc, u know what i mean.

2006-07-13 11:18:29 · 4 answers · asked by ☺☻♥♪♫♣♠ 2

Why is it your fave and how many times have you read it so far? I need help on decided on a book to read....maybe one of your fave books could help me.


AND IF YOU SAY BIBLE TRUST ME YOURS WILL NOT GET BEST ANSWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

2006-07-13 11:01:40 · 25 answers · asked by daddieslilgirl4_eva 2

Are Jurgen or the Cream of the Jest known in the US?

2006-07-13 11:01:18 · 2 answers · asked by Mariposa Mental 2

i c alot of girls tan(big time). Do guys like it, i Have a bit of a tan.

2006-07-13 10:50:30 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do any of you founidng implication in the books? How?

2006-07-13 10:47:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It had a girl and a boy character, and on every page there was a new scene, like a building, boat, plane etc. all built from building blocks. I can't really remember what happened in it, if anything because I was very small, or the name of the book or author, but it was a library book which I loved, I saw it in the library at Mere Green maybe 1980-ish. I remember they both had black hair, the girl's hair was in a bob which was very wide. I think it had only a small amount of colour in it.
If anyone could tell me what it is, I would be very grateful, as I would love to have a copy.
I remember the boy and girl were quite small in relation to the pictures, and I don't think it had much in the way of text either, it was aimed at pre-school children, and I don't think it was part of a series.
It definitely wasn't Topsy and Tim. I don't think it was Mark and Mandy, the drawings were cartoony, with flat colours, without much shading.
Apologies if you previously answered/read this question.

2006-07-13 09:57:14 · 8 answers · asked by Rotifer 5

For example people compare Eragon to Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and Harry Potter; because they have similar characters and plots. The same applies to any book that is in the same category as another "classic." When will we run out of characters and plots?

2006-07-13 09:42:42 · 11 answers · asked by ally g 1

2006-07-13 09:33:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you let reading books take last place behind work, social events, housework, eating, etc? Or do you fit it into your schedule because you believe reading is as important as other things in your life?

2006-07-13 09:30:13 · 321 answers · asked by AJK 2

2006-07-13 09:28:44 · 1 answers · asked by northwind77 1

2006-07-13 09:18:03 · 39 answers · asked by zxoldman 1

2006-07-13 09:18:02 · 15 answers · asked by Random Person 4

If you do journal or blog every day, how do you keep your self from missing a day, and what benifits have you seen from keeping such a daily regimine?

As a writer I've found it to be intrumental for me to write at least 15 minutes a day, and I've found my blog a convient place to write and share my work...

How 'bout you? Are you a writer that's interested in getting to know other writers via their blogs? If so, drop me a note:)

2006-07-13 08:58:46 · 8 answers · asked by Blissbug 2

I have a very large book from the 1940s with tons of pictures of Native Americans. I do not know who the photographer is. I am interested in getting some sort of an idea of how much it might be worth but cannot find any information on it online...any ideas about where to find this information.

2006-07-13 08:55:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a large collection of paperback books because I am too poor to afford hardbacks. I have found that simply reading them oftentimes causes their edges to become crinkled or dulled or bent. I have tried using a book cover but it too bent the pages. Carrying them around in a backpack wreaks havoc on them as well. How do I keep them safe?

2006-07-13 08:44:53 · 10 answers · asked by Snickles 2

Could anyone critique my manuscript and check for spelling, punctuation, formatting, etc...
Why I am asking for this favor is, because I need a manuscript critique by a professional editor, because a literacy agency wants to represent my book and a critique is mandatory. If I don't get a manuscript critique, they won't work with me!!! I don't want that to happen, so could anyone do this for me? I don't have the money to afford one, so I was wondering if somebody could do it for free? Thanks so much. If someone decides to do a critique, make sure that it follows this format and answers these questions below.
Critique Section – This information will be provided by the Critic:
The current title – Does it work? If you saw it in a table of contents, would the title alone move you to look for this poem in an anthology?
Of Interest to None is the unfortunate title of this collection of poems. As the two of you should have been able to surmise for yourselves, if you don’t think it’s of any interest to anyone, why should anyone decide differently?

Does the format feel appropriate to the tone of the poems?
The poems in this collection would appear to be a mixture of formal and free verse. I must therefore assume that the authors felt "formal" was appropriate where they used rhyme and meter, and that "freedom" was equally appropriate where they used free verse.

Is the current length of the poem right? Does it feel too long (onerous) or too short (inadequate to the subject-matter)?
15,135-words (and ninety-three pages) represent an immense challenge to any reader.

Does the opening verse grab your attention and make you want to read further?
For purposes of this and the following questions, I have taken your poem "Abide" (missing one set of quotation marks, by the way, in your manuscript) for evaluation.
No. "Angel wing asunder" says nothing, and "asunder" is archaic.

Does the concluding stanza leave you with a desire to read more of this poet’s work?
No. "Stares into eyes of brother/And eloquently denies/Angel wing asunder/Above the tortured cries" The meter is 7/7/6/6 – which is non-standard by any stretch of the imagination. While "denies" and "cries" are perfect rhymes, "brother" and "asunder" are perfect only in the last syllable – and are essentially slant rhymes.
The far more grievous error here, however, is that the concluding stanza in no way summarizes, responds to, or even adequately concludes the rest of the poem. It is simply a continuation of the "sentiments" expressed in the other four stanzas – and I, as a poet, have no idea what those sentiments are.
Mechanics – meter (if formal); rhyme; line-breaks:
The meter of this first poem is quite inconsistent. The first stanza is: 5/5/7/6. The second is: 6/5/6/5. The third is: 7/6/6/5. The fourth is: 6/7/7/7. The fifth is: 7/7/6/6.
The rhyme scheme for this poem is abab. In the first stanza, aa is perfect; bb is slant. In the second stanza, aa is slant; bb is perfect. In the third stanza, aa is perfect; bb is slant. In the fourth stanza, aa is slant; bb is slant. In the fifth stanza, aa is slant; bb is perfect.
Line-breaks seem to be quite arbitrary.
Mechanics – spelling and punctuation:
While spelling would not appear to be a problem, I saw no attempt to punctuate any of the poems in this collection. Punctuation – unless you happen to be ee cummings – is a big part of poetry and well worth paying attention to.

Mechanics – formatting:
The mechanics and format is fine in the first poem (with the exception of the omitted set of quotation marks). Throughout the collection, formatting seems to be standard – although I noted that you capitalize the first word of each verse whether or not a majuscule is called for. At the same time, you never once indent consecutive lines – which are standard for all poetry.

Mechanics – inversions and other archaisms:
Inversions and archaisms are, unfortunately, in evidence throughout the collection.

2006-07-13 08:42:05 · 7 answers · asked by kls 2