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Does the main character of a novel always think and talk in the first person?

Does the main character of a novel always think and talk in the first person?

Mar 23, 2012 - 12:00 AM

In a novel, how do you determine how soon you should introduce the inciting incident?

In a novel, how do you determine how soon you should introduce the inciting incident?

Mar 22, 2012 - 12:00 AM

I have heard the term “key incident”. How does that differ from the inciting incident?

I have heard the term “key incident”. How does that differ from the inciting incident?

Mar 21, 2012 - 12:00 AM

What type of documentary are films such as “Fahrenheit 9/11”? Is it a narrative documentary?

What type of documentary are films such as “Fahrenheit 9/11”? Is it a narrative documentary?

Mar 20, 2012 - 12:00 AM

Does the value change always happen on the last beat?

Does the value change always happen on the last beat?

Mar 19, 2012 - 12:00 AM

What is the process of developing a controlling idea and its meaning?

What is the process of developing a controlling idea and its meaning?

Mar 16, 2012 - 12:00 AM

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I had a writing teacher who suggested that beginning writers copy the style of great writers as a way to develop their own writing? How do you feel about this?

I had a writing teacher who suggested that beginning writers copy the style of great writers as a way to develop their own writing? How do you feel about this?

Mar 15, 2012 - 12:00 AM

Can you talk about the concept of developing a “voice” for the writer, especially for a novelist?

Can you talk about the concept of developing a “voice” for the writer, especially for a novelist?

Mar 14, 2012 - 12:00 AM

You have said that in story, language is superficial. What did you mean by that?

You have said that in story, language is superficial. What did you mean by that?

Mar 13, 2012 - 12:00 AM

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I have an idea for an adaptation of an autobiography, and would like to hire a professional writer to write it. Do you have any advice?

I have an idea for an adaptation of an autobiography, and would like to hire a professional writer to write it. Do you have any advice?

Mar 12, 2012 - 12:00 AM

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