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Author Craft / Who/where do you bounce ideas?
« on: February 03, 2011, 09:51:38 PM »
So I know asking for input on basic storyline ideas on the web is pretty dumb.

However, I have a very hard time telling potentially interesting plot/story ideas from the rest of the random crap that my brain continually spews forth when I'm not actively working. 

So, my esteemed writer-peoples, where do you find your most constructive feedback comes when trying out the quality of basic storyline and plot ideas?

I feel embarrassed to talk about my ideas with my friends.  In the meantime I've been bouncing off my husband, and while he's generally pretty sound-minded, I have a feeling that his responses are a little tainted by the thought that if he doesn't say he likes my ideas, I may bash him with a frying pan for lack of spousal support.   ;D

Links appreciated, actual groups of people also appreciated, general advice also totally welcome.


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Author Craft / Found a really good article on writing today
« on: January 14, 2010, 11:24:06 PM »
It's aimed at journalism students for whom English is a second language, but it's the most clear and concise rendering of all the faults of 'legalese' that I've ever seen, and I think it's a good guide to all sorts of writing, not simply journalism.

Here's the article http://www.theamericanscholar.org/writing-english-as-a-second-language/

Hope you find it interesting/useful!


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