Books & Authors - September 2007

I am an author and I want to get some of my work published. How can I do that from home, how much will it cost me, and is there a website I can arrange it on? You know, like what company to send it to and all that?

2007-09-25 11:33:51 · 3 answers · asked by goatgirl13 2

NOTHING fantasy. Maybe true stories, or based around.
Something realistic.

2007-09-25 10:32:43 · 8 answers · asked by tocuteforyou32 1

Remember the scene in the Hitch Hikers Guide were the mice wanted to replace Arthur's brain with a mechanical one which would say 'were is the tea'?

Now if Arthur had been a woman, what would the brain be programmed to say besides 'Does my bum look big in this'?

2007-09-25 10:31:22 · 8 answers · asked by footynutguy 4

I have just about everything perfect, except that I have "This sounds like a plot. How does the progatonist change? Be specific." written on my paper.

My story is about a woman, who has a wonderfully perfect life up to her personality disorder. Her other personality is nervous, paranoid, depressed..just about everything that she normally isn't. I was going to end it with her being sent away by her concerned friends and husband to get her disorder under control, but now that i think about it, that is a plot. The protagonist doesn't change.

Can anyone give me some ideas on how to end it? I'm drawing a blank here.
Thankies. :D

2007-09-25 10:22:23 · 4 answers · asked by Chuby 3

2007-09-25 10:20:23 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Notice how all the professors at least the principle ones that we get to know, are all single.

2007-09-25 10:06:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need help with this question:
Discuss the historical time period of the author J.K. Rowling and the novel that you are focusing on. Mention the important highlights of the period and any special common themes that are common to all authors of the time.

2007-09-25 10:04:52 · 1 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-09-25 09:45:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've always been interested in writing short stories or a novel and I took a few writing classes in college, but now that I'm out, I'm having a hard time finding motivation and inspiration. Any tips for me from someone who's been there? Any book recos that might help spark some creativity with some exercises or give me ideas on how to start? Thanks!

2007-09-25 08:51:34 · 7 answers · asked by graybear 4

My thesis statement:
"Crimes committed on the grounds of insanity can be justified due to 'state of mind'. Everyone has a breaking point, for some it is sooner than others."

The rest of the paragraph:
"Crimes committed on the grounds of insanity can be justified due to 'state of mind'. Everyone has a breaking point, for some it is sooner than others. All our actions can be justified somehow, whether due to mental state, physical state, or another reason we create. No matter what, we always find some reason why our actions may be right in our eyes. In The Black Cat and The Tell-Tale Heart, Edgar Allan Poe attempts to prove this statement true through his gruesome narration, strong symbolism, and various literary techniques."

2007-09-25 08:37:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 08:36:05 · 3 answers · asked by peacefulsolutionsinc 1

If I write "quarters" (as in LIVING quarters), is it followed by IT or THEM in the following sentence?

"The quarters may have officially belonged to Admiral Wilcox, but already Ben had made ________ his home."

I know quarters is a singular noun in this context, but does it act as a plural in other terms?

2007-09-25 08:26:25 · 9 answers · asked by uncletoon2005 3

Personally I love the Twilight series! Whats your favorite? You can name more then one =)

♥

2007-09-25 07:15:08 · 23 answers · asked by iheartpetewentz4e 2

he was also in welcome to collinswood

2007-09-25 07:10:53 · 6 answers · asked by lumpy 3

I've written a really great picture book (could also illustrate it). It would be for children from 1 to 6 yearsd old.
With a non-existant budget and no agent, how would I go about having the book examined for publication?

2007-09-25 06:46:14 · 10 answers · asked by reenie 1

2007-09-25 06:33:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

He's kind of a bad guy, but got that way by circumstance. Deep down, he's got a good heart. How can I show this through situations. I've already shown him having a good relationship with his mother. Is this pretty much what I have to do - show him being sensitive and considerate from time to time.

I just don't want it to look forced. Some sporadic situation that's out of place.

2007-09-25 06:31:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 06:26:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friends are begging me to write a book. I have a story that they say will sell and I am a very good writer. However, I have never written a book before and have no idea where to begin.

2007-09-25 04:23:08 · 11 answers · asked by getusedtoit 4

2007-09-24 20:40:19 · 11 answers · asked by Arienna C 1

2007-09-24 18:42:42 · 1 answers · asked by Stuff 3

writers block can anyone give me an idea for the next chapter of my mafia story it doesnt matter what it is if i like it i will work it into my story and i will tell my readers the idea came from whoever i choose same please give me your name when you post your idea or what you would like to be called

2007-09-24 18:19:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the daily limit of writting I should do. I need to collect my thoughts more. I don't want to just write and write.

Any ideas on how to get started?


If you cannot give well thought out answer please don't answer.

I am not looking for "just start writting" type of answers.

2007-09-24 17:37:34 · 10 answers · asked by Ron H. Appraiser 3

2007-09-24 17:13:32 · 3 answers · asked by sara 1

i was reading stephen king's On Writing and noticed that he said to avoid the passive tense. he says that he's been good at avoiding the passive tense. in his novels how often does he use the active voice(percent)? and how much of the passive tense is acceptable ?

2007-09-24 16:18:54 · 6 answers · asked by 4starmanny@sbcglobal.net 2

in general, what are some features that plots of books have

2007-09-24 15:55:32 · 4 answers · asked by Dimy 1

i am very mad at him, because, ( he is still writing books!) it has been over 5 years since he wrote the second book in a seirse, with a huge fate-of-the-world-is-in-the-hands-of-a-little-girl cliffhanger. and i'm still waiting. i know for a fact that the next book is not out , but about a year ago he started a new seirse. how can i contact him?

2007-09-24 15:48:27 · 4 answers · asked by Hedgi Hufflepuff 7

I can't figure it out.

2007-09-24 15:47:16 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous

what does atticus do in his words, what people say about hims, and in his actions that make him a great father. or make wise fathering desisioins

the more specific the better.
thanks

2007-09-24 15:45:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any good book suggestions would be helpful... :)

2007-09-24 15:33:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous