In ‘Queen of Katwe,’ Mira Nair considers chess, poverty and the vibrancy of life feministfilmclub: I LOVED THIS MOVIE
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Read moreHi, I’m half way through the first draft of my first novel. It’s a science fiction novel, (closer to “hard” science than fantasy.) A beta reader said that my use deep point of view is not common in genre Sci fi, and recommended I go more omni. I’m not sure what to do, as the story is very character driven, and I’m comfortable with the tone and voice I’ve developed for the book. Any advice?
neil-gaiman: Yes, don’t listen to any advice that isn’t “it’s great, keep going” while you’re in the process of writing a book. When the book is done in first draft, give it to beta readers. Listen to what they have to say. If there are things that all or most of them bump into that throw…
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deadpansal: annerocious: I will cut half the dialogue in 5 scenes you have written. I SO LITERALLY MEAN half the dialogue can go, I will prove it for free. Message me to arrange. “Stay away from the door! I’m going to kick this door down!” is redundant. Consider paring down. “Hurry! This way!” seems unnecessary,…
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Read moreme while writing: ah yes, this character should do this, it feels so natural with what they’re saying me while editing: why the FUCK does she lean on a doorway SEVENTEEN TIMES IN THIS CHAPTER
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3 Things You Can Learn About Editing from Watching ‘Die Hard’ thisoldbitch: Interesting.
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Read moreAHHHHH! Equilibrium is one of the best worst movies I’ve ever seen.
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