Absolute Write Water Cooler

Whether you are searching for feedback, looking to connect with other writers, or have a question about anything writerly, I’m quite certain you will find it here. http://absolutewrite.com/forums/forum.php These forums cover a mash of topics including: Internal writing contests and projects, external writing contests, mentoring, writing buddies, beating writer’s block, dealing with rejection, celebrating victories, …

What is an old soul?

And how can you use this to help with characterization? I’m an old soul.  I’ve known this since I was in grade school…since I could conceptualize what a soul was…or at least that’s what I recall.  I related with my older peers better than I would ones my own age and always felt a gap with …

Character profiles

Aside from the physical basics, the following are questions that may assist with an in-depth sketch: -what is their motivation throughout the story- think of their motives at the beginning, middle, and end -what are some traits you admire -what are some traits that bother you -what type of people do they like/associate with -what …

Do writing short-cuts exist?

I heard this question posed in a chat room and while the rest of the room flooded that individual with the correct do’s and don’ts of writing, I sat silent. It was a good question. Then I began to think about my own process and how it’s evolved since I began writing. Could I have …