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Yo dogs, writing tips by Clifford Pickover

Started by Mesozoic Mister Nigel, August 23, 2013, 05:10:46 PM

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Mesozoic Mister Nigel

August 23, 2013, 05:10:46 PM
I found these remarkably good: http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/pickover/bestseller.html

The best writing book I've ever read was actually by Stephen King, which is, in fact, the best book King ever wrote, but if you don't want to commit to reading an entire book about writing (PRO TIP: YOU SHOULD) Cliff's tips will improve your writing.
"I'm guessing it was January 2007, a meeting in Bethesda, we got a bag of bees and just started smashing them on the desk," Charles Wick said. "It was very complicated."

Q. G. Pennyworth

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August 25, 2013, 03:24:00 AM
Thanks! I spotted a couple mistakes I've been guilty of...

Kai

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August 25, 2013, 07:43:30 PM
The "he said" one is so important.
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Mesozoic Mister Nigel

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August 25, 2013, 10:42:24 PM
It really is, and is one of  the biggest errors I see even fairly accomplished writers make.
"I'm guessing it was January 2007, a meeting in Bethesda, we got a bag of bees and just started smashing them on the desk," Charles Wick said. "It was very complicated."

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August 25, 2013, 11:05:36 PM
I was aware of most of these, but the like/as if tip was something I had forgotten. Thanks. :)
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Cramulus

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August 26, 2013, 03:16:37 PM
Cliff Pickover is one of my favorite dudes.

Mesozoic Mister Nigel

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August 26, 2013, 03:25:55 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on August 26, 2013, 03:16:37 PM
Cliff Pickover is one of my favorite dudes.

Yeah I love that guy, he's rad.
"I'm guessing it was January 2007, a meeting in Bethesda, we got a bag of bees and just started smashing them on the desk," Charles Wick said. "It was very complicated."

Mesozoic Mister Nigel

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August 26, 2013, 03:26:34 PM
I emailed him once and he emailed me back, causing me to wet myself and squeal like a fangirl.
"I'm guessing it was January 2007, a meeting in Bethesda, we got a bag of bees and just started smashing them on the desk," Charles Wick said. "It was very complicated."

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#8
August 26, 2013, 04:14:58 PM
Hey thanks!  These are good tips!

McGrupp

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August 26, 2013, 04:40:21 PM
Good tips. I especially love number 10.

I had an english teacher for creative writing in highschool who seemed to hate the word said. He would make us quip, and opine, retort, and a million other things that made it harder to read. Drove me nuts. Glad that said is getting some love.

Q. G. Pennyworth

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August 26, 2013, 05:04:51 PM
Quote from: McGrupp on August 26, 2013, 04:40:21 PM
Good tips. I especially love number 10.

I had an english teacher for creative writing in highschool who seemed to hate the word said. He would make us quip, and opine, retort, and a million other things that made it harder to read. Drove me nuts. Glad that said is getting some love.

I'm still in love with "mumbled" "laughed" "stuttered" "bellowed" and the like.

Mesozoic Mister Nigel

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August 26, 2013, 05:08:28 PM
Quote from: McGrupp on August 26, 2013, 04:40:21 PM
Good tips. I especially love number 10.

I had an english teacher for creative writing in highschool who seemed to hate the word said. He would make us quip, and opine, retort, and a million other things that made it harder to read. Drove me nuts. Glad that said is getting some love.

That one really gets me. I always had the hardest time writing dialogue, and then I read that tip in "On Writing", and I was like, OH. Totally.

I am not much for writing dialogue anyway because I don't really write fiction, but yep. Vast improvement.
"I'm guessing it was January 2007, a meeting in Bethesda, we got a bag of bees and just started smashing them on the desk," Charles Wick said. "It was very complicated."

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