Your Opinion on Religion?
Just wondering what everyone thought. I am not religious...so I am not asking for a lecture. I would just appreciate some feedback.
I personally dont think there are a lot of pros. For the most part, I think that organized religion is the cause of a lot of the worlds problems.
Writersreaders do you prefer happy or tragic endings?
It all depends on the tone of the story really. Some books are very bleak and if they were real then they wouldnt end well, so when they do, I feel like Ive been taken for a fool. That being said, When you read a HAPPY book that then ends in tragedy you cant help but think, Well the author only did that to make the reader cry It just comes across as false or trying too hardbrbrSo to answer your question I like an ending thats authentic, Not necessarily predictable, but certainly one that fits the tone of the entire work.brbrI do believe in happy endings. But I think they should be earned by the protagonist. I HATE deus ex Machinas.
Read this short excerpt, tell me what you think?!?!?!?!?
repost, sorry
I have been following your story since day one and I am still amazed at how well you write. GIRL, you need an agent ASAP so I can read this book already! I know you will go far in your career as a writer. brbrAs for the excerpt, i think its breathtaking. The way you can weave emotion through your sentence structure is true talent. I can feel the anguish Katia is feeling as she watches the flames devour her life and family. I truly feel sorry for her. brbrGreat Job and keep writing!
Readers amp Writers Do you care if the MC has a horrible name?
Writers, do you carefully pick out your characters names? Or do you just take a name out of the top of your head? How much time do you spend on character names?
I try to think of names that would fit them. Names mean a lot to me. I have to like it. It has to fit into my mouth if I talk about it. I spend from about seconds to a few minutes finding a name. Sometimes Ill just think of something, other times Ill go on the interenet and search name meanings or words that start with a certain letter.brbrI must have good names.brbrGod bless!brJane
