Books & Authors - September 2007

I want to become an author and have started writing a story about a girl named Lexi starting middle school. I'm trying to think of a story plot while keeping in mind what would be interesting for a 6-8th grade girl. Any suggestions? Anything you think would be interesting?
I also need to make up a name for the town she lives in, and I'm terrible with names. Any ideas for that?
Thanks!

2007-09-04 09:35:53 · 2 answers · asked by S M 3

I dont have trouble getting ideas for stories what i have problems with is depth. I get bored with my own stories. The characters seem too fake and my choice of words sound forced out(as if i was using a thesaurus, which im not) what i want to know is how novelists like stephen king create so much filler without overdoing it?

2007-09-04 08:55:50 · 5 answers · asked by torndrk 3

Just writing books and short stories, really...

2007-09-04 08:42:28 · 6 answers · asked by Junior 1

I'm 13 and I've read Jane Eyre, How To Kill A Mockingbird, Grapes of Wrath and some others that I can't remember. What are some good books along those lines that are interesting to read?

2007-09-04 08:28:35 · 12 answers · asked by blablabla 2

I've looking for some methods and resources (book, websites etc.) that would help me come with completely original names for places in my writings. Does anybody have a good system for creating original names for fictional settings?

P.S. I have no luck with random name generating sites.

2007-09-04 08:01:42 · 7 answers · asked by Yahoo Sucks 5

I am writing a short book that i want to publish when i am finished. I also have written a few poems and some songs. They are very good and many people have said they love them. So i wanted to publish those as well. I need a free publishing group that i can just send my book to and they will just do it for you and send it back. Please Please Please i need help with this. If you know any publishing groups please answer and give me the name, there site and address as well as other information. Thank you all for any incoming answers!

2007-09-04 07:28:41 · 3 answers · asked by Jennifer 3

what is with all the alcoholic writers, hemingway fitzgerald, etc. was it just there to ease their pain or did it actually help them, does it help you?

2007-09-04 07:17:14 · 18 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-09-04 07:07:15 · 1 answers · asked by Cat 2

I am writing a paper examining Miss Emily from "A Rose for Emily" by Faulkner. I am not asking for someone to write my paper. It's almost finished. What I am asking is for opinions from people who have read the story. I feel like Miss Emily suffers from abandonment issues. Yes, I know she feels free after her father dies, but I think she also not sure what to do with the freedom and denies her father's death. His death leaves her unsure and alone. Also, the town mayor dies and he took care of her taxes for her. Can anyone add to this or bring up another point? Thank you.

2007-09-04 07:06:24 · 6 answers · asked by jfoxie 4

2007-09-04 06:39:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

so why had he bothered him and his friends whole these 6 years?

2007-09-04 06:36:54 · 15 answers · asked by celestialviews(champion) 2

Tlingit Stories Buy Maria Ackerman

2007-09-04 06:34:38 · 2 answers · asked by charles_69_420 1

2007-09-04 06:23:43 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK so I know the writer's market online is the better choice cause it's more up to date. I'm going to ask for the 08 book for christmas since I won't need it until around then anyway. But my family isn't internet savvy and wouldn't know how to purchase an online subscription so I'd be better off to ask for the book with them. Does it come with an online subscription too? I saw something on the site where you could put in the code that came with the book or something...

2007-09-04 06:16:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

what steven king book is the film1408 taken from?

2007-09-04 05:57:38 · 7 answers · asked by richard c 2

Hey there! Well, I'm in college, I've read lots of books out there. LOTS. And so I'm looking for some unusual novels, short stories, epics, poems, anything that reads well and is interesting.

I love Fiction. Historic Fiction and Fantasy are two of my favorites but I'll read anything I can get my hands on. So I'm wondering if anyones got any suggestions?

The basics are mostly down. Harry Potter, some Shakespeare, Dan Brown, James Clavells, and lots of Aesop. Robin Hood was pretty good too. But anyways, I'm looking for awesome stories, old or new. Big or small, I'm not picky. Just something good and different!

Thanks!

2007-09-04 05:35:54 · 20 answers · asked by Jess 2

I've read dozens of Stephen King's books. He's my favorite author of all time. I've read all the Bachman books. My question is this. Does anyone think that the Bachman books are VERY VERY subpar compared to the King books? I'd go as far as to say that the Bachman books are NOT good. I wonder what the difference is since it is coming from the same mind.

2007-09-04 05:26:20 · 4 answers · asked by badfish 1

The fuel delivery driver pulled into a busy terminal, the lot was full of travelers, their vehicles were lined at the pumps when an explosion could be seen from miles away. The bomb splattered his blood first, and then his truck, tearing an instant gash into the metal container lighting the spilled fuel as it spread across all those vehicles, flames everywhere. One vehicle escaped the inferno by refusing to stay there, trapped and burned alive. The father drove the family through a barrier of flames, the rubber on the tires were burning to. He managed to drive through a small opening of vehicles out into a safe place not far from the terminal. He has divine guidance, his family saved.

2007-09-04 05:19:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

which book is better?

the web
or
the body?

2007-09-04 04:47:28 · 3 answers · asked by MAK 4

:)

2007-09-04 04:43:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would everyone on here please join me in a tribute to Jane Tomlinson.
Such a brave and courageouse lady. May she now rest in peace

2007-09-04 04:32:23 · 5 answers · asked by Rosebud 5

ive never sold back books, does anyone know from experience?

2007-09-04 03:36:46 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2

I am trying to think of examples of great literature (classic or modern) that reveal something about human nature or "why people do what they do". The only thing I can think of is with Lord of the Rings. Sam and Frodo went on that terrible journey and Frodo sacrificed himself because they're so "good" and of course they truimphed over evil for the greater good, the rest of the world, but paid a terrible price. any ideas? This may be confusing but it's hard to put into words what I'm looking for.

2007-09-04 03:03:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

When formatting your manuscript, I've read all about font size, paper weight, chapter positions etc.

When it comes to diologue, the only thing I can find is "make a new paragraph for each new speaker."

But it just doesn't look right. Am I missing part of the rule?

I tend to have my characters doing things while they speak. Either thinking about things that are going on, or doing actions (Sitting down, walking etc.)

So, when I am writing my speaking parts, is the accepted way to write...

Jennifer flopped down on the cold november grass, Julia followed.
"I'm moving." Jennifer said.
"Get out!" Julia said, sitting up so quickly she startled her friend.
"That's not the worst part." Jennifer said.
Julia looked over at Jennifer laying on the grass. The low grey clouds and setting sun seemed to echo her mood exactly.
"How could it get worse." Julia asked.

I guess that's enough of an example. Now, have I formatted this correctly?

The paragraph where Julia is talking about ....

2007-09-04 03:00:00 · 2 answers · asked by Melissa B 3

Vince Flynn?
Patricia Cornwell?
Kathy Reichs?
Nelson DeMille?
Dean Koontz?
Lisa Garner?
Micheal Connely?

2007-09-04 02:45:59 · 6 answers · asked by bigredpoboy 2

2007-09-04 02:19:14 · 2 answers · asked by imcool 2

I can't find a translation anywhere. Here's the lines in French:

"Vou pré droumi, Ma'zélle Titite?"

"Non, pa pré droumi; mo yapré zongler. Ah, la pauv' piti, Man Loulou. La pauv' piti! Mieux li mouri!"


Thanks in advance!

2007-09-04 02:12:19 · 2 answers · asked by Kristy S 1

2007-09-04 02:09:57 · 5 answers · asked by steve73 1

In the 7th book Harry's invisibility cloak is described as "..a cloak that really and trully renders the wearer completely invisible and endures eternally,giving constant and impenetrable concealment,no matter what spells are cast at it.."
So, can anyone please tell me how did Dumbledore and Malfoy both freeze Harry when he was under the cloak?

2007-09-04 01:01:00 · 12 answers · asked by Dark Angel 2

2007-09-04 00:47:08 · 14 answers · asked by ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 2