Books & Authors - November 2007

I've just finished it. I wrote it without editing so I could get to the end without faltering.
I look it now, fresh out of the printer. Sure, it's improvable. It can be transformed into something worthwhile. But I've just read it - and it's horrible.
Are first drafts meant to be horrible.
What I mean by horrible is not grammatical, spelling mistakes. I mean the words don't flow. I think it's because I didn't go back and read them out. Is it supposed to work like this in a first draft?
I need encouragement : (

2007-11-07 04:40:11 · 7 answers · asked by Marc Hector 3

since my writing isn't great (grammatically), and i love to write fantasy stories (i have two finished manuscript) i have lost all my inspiration in writing and decided to take writing course, i have a total of 45 credit, anyone knows what can i study to improve my writing beside journalism.
How does online courses work? Does one learn?

i want to be my own editor?

2007-11-07 04:20:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Name a couple of your fav. books. I want to read some books. Thanks for your help all who answer!

2007-11-07 04:09:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-07 04:01:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need some recommendations

2007-11-07 03:39:15 · 17 answers · asked by ? 5

2007-11-07 02:57:45 · 11 answers · asked by . 7

2007-11-07 02:19:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-07 01:35:45 · 17 answers · asked by Virtual Evie 4

Does anybody have a historical fiction book to suggest?

2007-11-07 01:19:44 · 13 answers · asked by littleragu21 2

did you really find your purpose by reading that book? i am only half way though and finding it a very hard read

2007-11-07 01:15:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

written on the people that resided in the United States before the American Indian was here? The American Indians called them "the people who came before."

2007-11-07 00:22:25 · 4 answers · asked by David T 4

Ok, you DO NOT have to give me the answer. But from where I am reading this, it doesn't make sense. It says to:

What symbolic evidence can you find in Poe's use of the following:

C. . the movement from east to west in the sequence of the rooms and throughout the story

Symbolic Value? This is comfusing...please help me.

Thank You. :]

2007-11-07 00:06:33 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah I 2

I admit I am a Harry Potter fan but this book I can say it's really amazing. Although I loved all Harry Potter books, that one was completely perfect!!

2007-11-07 00:00:17 · 20 answers · asked by Maria...* 2

i was thinking about writing a book about this wonderful video game and i am writing a book on it is this a good idea any more advice would be great.

Oh the game i am writing about is Zelda the Wind Waker

2007-11-06 23:36:33 · 5 answers · asked by B B 1

If it is possible, please faster!!!!
thank you very much!! ^ - ^

2007-11-06 23:22:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

"What two brothers are known for compiling fairy tales into a series of books in the 1800's so generations of young readers could read and enjoy these timeless tales

2007-11-06 21:48:34 · 52 answers · asked by nancykep 3

2007-11-06 20:58:25 · 3 answers · asked by Paul K 1

Did you buy it (if so, why?) or was it given to you?

I have just finished "Grace Notes" which was lent to me and I really enjoyed it. I've now started "Poisoned Cherries" which was a Christmas present but I'm only on the first chapter so can't really comment, although I really like the author's style. It's very Brit. Very wry.

I also love the Harry Potter books; Rowling has a very clever way of drawing the reader in.

Which is your favourite book of all time?

I'm not sure that I can choose...I have favourites from childhood ("Pippi Longstocking") but I read books which cover all sorts of genres. I'm a big fan of Agatha Christie but then I was extremely moved by the "Child called It" series.

What do you think?

2007-11-06 20:54:41 · 50 answers · asked by Zoe S 3

if so what do you think of it? i'm on the 3rd chapter as of now

2007-11-06 19:24:14 · 6 answers · asked by therundown2k3 4

I have to do a 4-5 minute discussion or activity with my class (I'm a student) on The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe. What do you think I could talk about/do with them? I'd like to start a discussion of some type or ask for everyone's opinions - but how can I keep it going for 4 minutes?
Could anyone give me a list of things such as themes that I could get them talking about?

2007-11-06 18:52:19 · 1 answers · asked by c.linic_al 3

Would you consider the Nun (aka Prioress) in Canterbury tales vain?

2007-11-06 18:14:42 · 3 answers · asked by gmoya 3

If Voldemort can sence when witches and wizards are telling lies - why cant he tell (in Deathly Hallows) - when Narcissa Malfoy tells him that Harry is dead?

Knowing Voldemort to be the most powerful dark wizard in that century, wouldn't he be able to tell that she wasn't being genuine?

2007-11-06 18:01:33 · 9 answers · asked by Raquel 4

And why?




~have a wonderful day~

RoChEr

2007-11-06 17:39:02 · 5 answers · asked by RoChEr 5

I personally like trilogies. They have a lot more character development than one book, and they don't run out of steam by being pushed too far at the end.

But what do you prefer? And why?

2007-11-06 17:07:59 · 3 answers · asked by Angeliss 5

I would prefer if it was a definit fact or statistic rather then your personal opinion.

2007-11-06 15:54:11 · 9 answers · asked by maxk222 1

Some people told me not to go and read Eragon because of plagiarism - and I see their point. But plagiarism aside, what other factors would you say will not make Eragon an enjoyable read?

Please answer only if you can give me reasons NOT to read. I have people saying that I SHOULD read already.
Thanks a lot!

2007-11-06 15:37:25 · 13 answers · asked by Marc Hector 3

I know that it was given to Harry when he was in his third year.... but was it with him in his fourth year? As in what was the fate of the Marauder's map? I just forgot n its annoying me now! I have to know! I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me. Thankx!

2007-11-06 15:26:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now that we know that Professor Dumbledore was gay does anyone think differently of him? If you didn't hear about that already YES Dumbledore is gay. JK Rowling confirmed it.

2007-11-06 15:16:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like it's just there and u can read it there. i love that story so much! i remember reading it in 8th grade and i loved it!
^_^

2007-11-06 14:59:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is a test subject in a lab where he keeps a journal and at the begging of the book is very slow and dumb, but by the middle is highly intelligent. I cannot find this book. I read it in 8th grade, and that was 4 years ago. I would like to read it agian. Has a mouse in it too, I think.

2007-11-06 14:39:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous