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  1. CassieQ
    I used to make soundtracks for stories I work on. Reach has one, NTS has one. Now I've gotten to the point where I can't write if a song with lyrics are playing, it is too distracting, so I don't do that as often. Instrumentals and classical are my new go-tos when sitting down to write.
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    Rule #3

    CassieQ commented on CassieQ's story chapter in Rule #3

    I'm glad you liked it. I really liked the characters in this story and I'm glad they were able to have a happy ending.
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    Thank God there is someone else out there that hated Lord of the Rings. I've read more exciting textbooks.
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    CONGRATULATIONS!!!
  5. CassieQ
    I am a firm believer that you should write for yourself first, readers second. In my case, I write for myself first, my beta second, then my readers third. I love getting feedback from anybody and everybody. I love responding to people who have read and commented on my work. I love talking about writing and stories and fiction in general. I couldn't imagine not responding to a comment or feedback on my writing.
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    Forget her period...the dude was dead, how did Bella end up getting pregnant?
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    A New Life

    CassieQ commented on Brayon's story chapter in A New Life

    Sounds like Brayon has had a rough time. Hopefully his life is now moving in a newer, happier direction with Chandon and his amazing mother!
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    I'll do one of several things. --Work on something completely different. It helps me to feel productive and then I can usually come back to the story in a few days. --Do something I dislike. Usually, if I decide the bathroom needs cleaning, writing seems much more appealing ---Change things up. Sometimes, it is really frustrating to be sitting at a computer, so I'll try to go somewhere else and write longhand for a while. It usually helps.
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    I agree that YA is an area that kind of blurs the lines. I think the characters in Harry Potter, and especially The Hunger Games are very well written, but Twilight is just all over the place. Bella selflessly leaves her home and her friends (while in HIGH SCHOOL) to live with her father, who she barely knows and doesn't really like that much, just so her mother can have some alone time with her new husband. This may be because I was forced to move and change schools several times while growing up, but when I read that, I rolled my eyes so hard I'm surprised I didn't sprain something.
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    As I get older, I struggle to write teenage characters, especially since teenagers today are so different. I grew up in a time where you only saw desktop computers and there was no social media. I know some characters can have an "old soul" but if I read a teenage character that is emulating the behavior of a mature adults (*cough cough* Bella Swan *cough cough*) than I'm going to have trouble taking the character seriously.
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    Quite the opposite. I'll write something that I love, but my beta reader will hate it. When that happens, the story usually doesn't see the light of day. I have had readers comment that they like a character in my stories that I personally don't like. And there is a story that I once wrote that I personally was a little uncomfortable with but that most of my readers seem to love. But I don't hate any of my stories. I write what I like to read.
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    Agree with mogwhy that a PM is the way to go. Also, I don't consider comments like "you shouldn't be writing" to be constructive. I would point out flaws or errors in the plot, characters, abysmal spelling or whatever to point them in the right direction. I strongly believe that poor writing can be improved, but only if the writer knows what they are doing wrong and are willing to listen to advice or suggestions.
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    I don't know if I would even post a warning. I think a lot of it is about context and characters. If the characters that Sam wrote want to have unprotected sex, that is fine. That is a choice that his characters made. People can debate that as being a good or bad choice, but I don't think an author has a moral responsibility to write "safe sex" into a story where sex happens. I think the only responsibility a writer has is to tell the story that they want to tell.
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    What I am taking away from this is that critical feedback is okay, if it is of good quality and constructive. Non constructive criticism (aka "this sucks") is useless. And mouthwash is bad for some reason.
  15. CassieQ
    Cia covered it pretty well, but especially points 1 and 3. Not all bisexual people are promiscuous or are incapable of monogamous relationships.
  16. CassieQ
    Thank for posting these, BHopper2. I'm always looking for new music to listen to while writing!
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    Chapter 14

    CassieQ commented on Valkyrie's story chapter in Chapter 14

    Alannah wasn't snooping when she found the scrapbook, but sharing it with Galen was kinda iffy. Josh is very private about his past, but I think talking about Blackjack was very good for him.
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    I am notorious for having unfinished projects, so I won't even consider posting something that is not at least 90% complete. I've caught some flak about being a "slow" writer, but I will take that over having uncompleted stories. (I have one "in progress" that is basically a place for short stories in the NTS universe, but I don't count that) .
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    Chapter 13

    CassieQ commented on Valkyrie's story chapter in Chapter 13

    Josh's behavior in this chapter is appalling. For an older guy, he is really acting immature. Whenever something doesn't go his way, he projects it onto other people. I'd be surprised if Galen would want to date someone who acts this way, no matter how strong their chemistry is. Moreso, I think this has a possibility to strain their friendship. Josh is pissy about Galen being happy with another person, and sabotaged their dinner, which Ethan and Galen were both looking forward to. That is not the way a friend should act. And poor Ethan.
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    Chapter 12

    CassieQ commented on Valkyrie's story chapter in Chapter 12

    Ugh. Roger pressuring Josh into sex when he said he didn't want to makes me gag. I wonder what Josh is getting out of this relationship? "Loyalty" is not a good reason to stay in an unfulfilling relationship and it is clear from this chapter that a LDR isn't something that Josh wants, though maybe Roger does. There nothing wrong with wanting a close everyday relationship, nor is there anything wrong with having a LDR (in my opinion) but their needs and expectations in a relationship seem so different that I don't see a lot of compatibility. This relationship is doomed.
  21. CassieQ
    I haven't received a lot of criticisms from readers. I had one person tell me that they didn't like my story because they didn't like trilogies, and I thought that was fair. To be honest, the harshest criticism I get is from my beta reader. As it is usually helpful, I'll take most of what he says to heart and make some changes.
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    I'm totally psyched.
  23. CassieQ
    I’ve written in both, and strongly prefer third person, because it offers more versatility. I often like to switch perspectives between characters when writing longer pieces and that is impossible with first person. I’ve been told that a lot of people prefer first person, because it is similar to the way we think, and it’s fun to write in first person, but I find it too limiting.
  24. CassieQ
    I look forward to reading Forging Turst when it is republished. I'm sure I'll like it as much as I did the first time around.
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    Chapter 11

    CassieQ commented on Valkyrie's story chapter in Chapter 11

    Damn, Galen sure knows how to set the scene. I know he is still pining over Josh, and I worry about Ethan, but all the same, I think this relationship is good for him. He is thinking about Josh less and less and they seem to be getting on fine as friends at the very least. Some reviewers think that Galen is using Ethan but at the same time, I think that Galen shouldn't have to live a monk-like existence while pining for someone he can't have. But, I think if Galen is planning on letting their relationship deepen any further (I don't recall either of them dropping the L-word yet), he and Ethan might want to have another relationship "talk".
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