Books & Authors - September 2007

To emotionally develop a character in a novel really well and get people to care for them, then kill them? Would people still read the novel because one of their favorite characters died? Or would that surprise them and would they like that feeling of sadness and what will happen next? I have a great character in my mind and he won't be the main main character, but sometimes we'll see his point of view and I want people to really get attatched to this character because you have to to understand this character. Or should I keep him alive and if he goes over well (saying that it gets published, which is unlikely, but still possible) and write a second book about him and leave his future unknown? What would you prefer?

2007-09-03 13:22:14 · 7 answers · asked by Tropical Kiwi 4

I recently had a book published. I would like to get a feel for how many people may want to read my book.

121 Insights Into a Young Girls Mind

Please visit this website and leave me some feedback.

www.freewebs.com/trishasbook

2007-09-03 12:57:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

For three and a half months now I have had terrible writer's block and decided just to not think about it because I was getting frustrated. Now I want to start writing again, but my english class doesn't start until after winter and I am afraid my flow and descriptive manner (I felt that my style was finally coming along) and I will write short, choppy, sentences. I haven't tried yet because I am still planning. Also, I don't know where to start! Anyway where I could get back into novel writing? I am so lost and confused and I need to write!

2007-09-03 12:36:16 · 5 answers · asked by Tropical Kiwi 4

10th grade specifically
not just classics..because i will be reading some
but just normal novels
i'm not that into sci fi and fantasy .. unless it's really really good sci fi and fantasy
thank you!

2007-09-03 12:36:10 · 10 answers · asked by ♥ mimi ♥ 7

2007-09-03 12:32:28 · 2 answers · asked by whata waste 7

I have a friend who is a music teacher and one of her students can not afford to buy a clarinet or the monthly rental fee. If anyone knows of any programs that collect inturments to donate for said situation could you please let me know. Also if anyone by chance has a plastic student clarinet they wouldnt mind parting with let me know too. Thank you for your time reading this. Oh yeah, we are located in Fayetteville North Carolina. I'm a soldier here and dont have any children so I have little experiance with the education system in this state.

2007-09-03 11:59:32 · 3 answers · asked by SSG. Muniz, Gerold L 2

I just read a question and all of the answers told the asker to read James Herriot. And it wasn't as if an answerer came along and gave a better version of the answer, they all pretty much said the same thing. Isn't that a waste of one of your answers since the asker will probably pick the first person who gave it? lol. I've seen it lots before. Or is it that you don't bother reading the answers and hope that your answer is unique?

2007-09-03 11:58:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are three, who I've run across, who have a way with words that have definitely influenced my writing.

2007-09-03 11:53:55 · 3 answers · asked by Holiday Magic 7

I have a book that is listed as having a "roughcut" binding. It looks exactly like a 'normal' book inside and out.

2007-09-03 10:52:17 · 2 answers · asked by Miss D 7

and I do not mean write fiction and play the big time like Steven King.

I mean like tech writer, columnist and whatever side jobs I could do on a regular basis in order to supplement my income? I'd like at least 600 to 3000 a month and would be nice to do this.

And what would it take and how long would it take for me to earn a regular income on such projects?

2007-09-03 10:24:25 · 4 answers · asked by PeguinBackPacker 5

2007-09-03 09:35:30 · 3 answers · asked by Dirk36 1

Do you agree with this quote?

2007-09-03 09:28:19 · 5 answers · asked by arky_21 1

Be true! Be true! Be true! Show freely to the world, if not your worst, yet some trait whereby the worst may be inferred.

This is one of the morals in the Scarlet letter. To me, it means that we need to confess our sins to people otherwise it becomes a secret that eats away at us.

What does it mean to you? What kind of analysis could you give for it?

2007-09-03 09:25:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

thanks in advance

2007-09-03 09:02:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a writer who has been having a difficult time staying productive. Any tips for me?

2007-09-03 08:39:47 · 6 answers · asked by Surf Dude 1

2007-09-03 08:29:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm writing a fantasy story about three girls who have been brought up in different cultures and become friends at an academy. The story is about the mystery surrounding them and how they come to find themselves in th eface of danger.
Could you honestly tell me if you would continue reading the story after the prologue
Prologue: As told by all three girls

Milan: Academic City
“Carr?!” A voice shouted through the haze in my mind. Then a voice I didn’t quite recognize as my own croaked a question “what have I done?” “Thank Stars you’re alive, now come” The voice said brusquely but all had already gone black on my eyes. “Pick her up” The woman said and followed as the men carried the limp body of Carr, me, out of the room.

Star’s City: The Great Star Library
“Graspi…Graspi…” I murmured, my eyes scanning the shelves in front of me. “Academics … Denkians … Ex-Stars… Ah Graspi... finally.” And I pulled the large blue leather-bound book off the shelf.
THeres more...

2007-09-03 07:38:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 13 in a couple of days and i am wondering about publishing sites. I like writing stories and would like to publish some on the internet but the sites need to be free.

2007-09-03 07:25:10 · 6 answers · asked by Lauren 2

how come you didnt like it?

Or why didnt you actually want to finish it?

honesty.

2007-09-03 07:20:57 · 11 answers · asked by butterfli8134 3

2007-09-03 07:15:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I write myself. And I find everything I tend to write about, is pretty dark and has a negative outlook on life, humanity and human nature. And a lot of other writers do the same thing. A LOT! Or the one's I've read anyway. I always feel this need to show case the worst side of humanity in my writing. Its almost oddly-comforting to vent. Some would call me cynical about life and have. I'd probably have to agree. But what is it about writing and darkness that go hand and hand together?

2007-09-03 07:07:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-03 07:07:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need a book for class

2007-09-03 07:05:54 · 3 answers · asked by *Eternally-Loved* 2

2007-09-03 06:49:54 · 10 answers · asked by Puff 5

In the novel, why isn't McMurphy narrating the story?

2007-09-03 06:18:34 · 2 answers · asked by iluvchessie112 1

i dont really read because i've never found the right book, i like interesting books but not fantasy. whats your favorite book??

2007-09-03 06:17:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

How did you go about it and what was the result? Any good tips?

2007-09-03 06:05:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have to do a what is science poem for science and i need help writing it

2007-09-03 05:45:12 · 1 answers · asked by Tommy 1

Lightning Theif, Sea of Monster, Titans Curse. What is after Titans curse?

2007-09-03 05:41:03 · 2 answers · asked by Joey Granger 3

I've read 'A Christmas Carol' by Dickens probably 25 times!

2007-09-03 05:31:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous