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Writing

SheilaT

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7. I find short to be easier than long.

Reply to Tsiyu (Reply #6)

Mon Sep 24, 2012, 01:58 PM

Sep 2012

Although a recently wrote a short story, showed it to someone who then said, "Well, what happens next?" and I think it's turning into a novel. However, actually generating a plot that is a real plot, and not just writing a series of events is hard for me.

I'm aware of the NPR contest, but since I don't listen to them regularly any more, I only intermittently come across it. I may check out the other websites.

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Okay Here's Your Chance, Writers: America's Next Author [View all] Tsiyu Sep 2012 OP

Be careful. Pab Sungenis Sep 2012 #1

Yes, every contest has those pesky conditions Tsiyu Sep 2012 #2

Hmmm. If I can figure out how to end SheilaT Sep 2012 #3

Go for it Tsiyu Sep 2012 #4

Some of my best stuff is under 500 words SheilaT Sep 2012 #5

NPR (I know- blech ) Tsiyu Sep 2012 #6

I find short to be easier than long. SheilaT Sep 2012 #7

It takes me at least 600 words Tsiyu Sep 2012 #8