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96Good Writing Is...#5 The plot thickens -- plotting for beginners
#5 in the series, Good Writing Is... deals with plots and how to develop the plot in fiction, whether short story or novel. Called plotting for beginners, we discuss the form of plot, how to map a plot and how to prepare the plot for writing.
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92The Ranson Of Red Chief
A. About the Author: O.Henry was a prolific American short story writer, a master of surprise endings, who wrote about the life of ordinary people in New York City. William Sydney Porter was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. When he was three,...
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93Mommy, Why Is There a Parabolic Mirror in Our Flashlight?
Because a catenaric or hyperbolic arch - or any other type of mirror - won’t disperse the light rays from the incandescent light bulb at the focus in as efficient a manner, Sweetie. The main thing unique about a parabola is that when a source of...
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92List of Property Auction Websites
Here is a completely free list of property auction websites - for property auctions in the UK. If you're looking for homes for sale, then you need to keep an eye on property auctions. Sometimes tracking down auction websites can be hard, so below is a list of the main ones. Homes Under the Hammer.
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86Good Writing Is...#6 -- Plotting #2 -- The Scene Approach
Welcome to this, the second in our lessons on plot structure. We are ready to take our proposed plot and divide it into scenes -- and then build those scenes. Let's construct a novel.
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90Avatar: Summary and Analysis
Jake Sully is a combat marine who has been injured in battle. As a result, he’s a paraplegic. The VA doesn’t have enough money to repair his legs, so he’s in a wheelchair. After his twin brother is killed, Jake takes his place in a project on...
158 comments88Antigone-Literary Analysis
Introduction: Many writers have been interested in the theme of loyalty and betrayal, from ancient Sophocles and his master piece “Antigone”, to Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” , to Carmen Taffola’s “Marked” and finally...
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87What Happens Next in Downton Abbey? Season (Series) 3 Future Plots, Storylines, Spoilers 2012
Everyone is raving about Downton Abbey with Christmas Special 2011 just screened in the UK. So what of Series 3? Find out the scandal-packed plot lines of the thrilling first Episode due on screen in 2012!
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88In a Galaxy Far, Far Away, the Star Wars Prequels are Actually Good: Why are there so many plot holes? - Part 2
Read Part 1 Episode 1: The Phantom Menace clearly had its flaws but perhaps it’s too early to judge. There was an overwhelming amount of negative criticisms, with Episode I being ranked as one of “The 25 Worst Sequels Ever Made” by...
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86How to Use Microsoft One Note to Organize Novel Notes
Acer Aspire One by Robert A. Sloan. Ink and watercolor in 5" x 8 1/2" Moleskine watercolor journal. Back in the day, novelists used typewriters. Sometimes they were portable and sleek, the one I had in high school was pale blue, lightweight and...
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