Can a bad story ruin a fictional character?
vote now: Yes or No - (view results)
Yes
A writer is a ‘craftsman’ [or woman]. Your tools are your notebook and keyboard. Your
No
There are a lot of ways in which a story can be bad. Predictable plots, dull settings, and poor
by Elton Gahr
Cliched characters are something that happens to even the best writers. Sometimes characters just feel like they have been done before
Many people will tell you that if you want to be a writer, you need to write every day. It keeps the wheels in your mind moving,
by Carol Gioia
The average person cannot afford to seek the assistance of trained professionals to manage the annoying tensions and pressures that
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