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Offline Mince

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My Novel
« on: January 22, 2008, 12:52:18 PM »
I have decided to write a novel. I wondered what everyone thought of it so far.

At the

Obviously it isn't finished yet, but I feel I've got the plot nailed already.

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: My Novel
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2008, 01:30:52 PM »
If not the grammar and the punctuation.
I apologise, in advance.

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Re: My Novel
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2008, 01:32:53 PM »
The d?nouement is a bit obvious, isn't it?
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Re: My Novel
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2008, 01:36:07 PM »
If you need a cheap illustration for the dust cover (because I suspect never shall the term 'dust cover' be more apt), ask Peepsie.
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Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: My Novel
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2008, 01:37:01 PM »
I've read more eye-catching opening lines.
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Re: My Novel
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2008, 01:37:25 PM »
D'you want to know what I think?
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Re: My Novel
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2008, 01:40:05 PM »
I have decided to write a novel. I wondered what everyone thought of it so far.

At the

Obviously it isn't finished yet, but I feel I've got the plot nailed already.
I don't think it should be in purple and there would be more suspense if the second word was "a".

Offline Mince

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Re: My Novel
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2008, 01:51:44 PM »
At a small

I'm in two minds whether the next word should be "crossroads" or "cataleptic".

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: My Novel
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2008, 01:52:15 PM »
I have decided to write a novel. I wondered what everyone thought of it so far.

At the

Obviously it isn't finished yet, but I feel I've got the plot nailed already.

It needs a bit more mystery. "The" is too clearly defined. I want to be challenged - to have my curiosity aroused. Taken to heights I've only dreamed of. I want a great big surprising "punch"!
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

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Re: My Novel
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2008, 01:59:52 PM »
I can't remember who it was who mentioned that Mince had been rather quiet of late, but next time, DON'T!

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: My Novel
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2008, 03:10:44 PM »
I thought he might have had a bird round.
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: My Novel
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2008, 08:43:21 PM »
I thought he might have had a bird round.

Who do you think helped him with the opening word?
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Re: My Novel
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2008, 08:51:44 PM »
No, no, no... it should begin:

Once, at the

You're involved already then.

Offline Mince

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Re: My Novel
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2008, 10:47:22 PM »
Twice, at an orgasmic

Now I've got writer's block.

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: My Novel
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2008, 12:33:46 AM »
You mean cramp.
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