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    I have weird deja vu where something might actuallly make a dream flash back to me, which is weird.
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    I have weird deja vu where something might actuallly make a dream flash back to me, which is weird.
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    Happy Birthday!
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    For some reason, I can see Justin getting to the room only to find Comicality waiting for him and Richie dead.
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    When I signed on today, I was blown away. You did a great job, Myr, thanks.
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    I'll definitely tell you when I do some more work on Living the High Life, seems like you would enjoy it.
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    I used to have recurring dreams. They eventually became an amusing almost sort of passtime for me. I'd rememeber a random dream for no reason, then, months later, have it again. But I'd rememeber it and be able to alter it in small ways. I have the same sequels also, Novelty. Almost always there's something I have to accomplish. Unfortunately I very rarely dream anymore. Last time I did, all I remmeebr is some random person reccomending the new TV series "Revelations" to me. I actually watched it based on the reccomendation.
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    It occurs to me that I've never actually written a full blown sex scene..ever. Oh my God. As opposed to you, I just went right into something with depth, but there has to be one eventually. Great, now I have writer-virgin-anxiety.. I guess. It's back to Nifty for more 'research'
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    I've actually read memoirs on Nifty that were so boringly written that I actually had to remind myself that they actually hapenned to somebody. True stories, to me, can make for better content, but it still takes that spark that makes a character someone you want to read about, ficitonal or not. If the writer is good enough, all stories feel like "true" stories
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    I love the new colors, Myr. And the Soapbox brings me back to my days on the Bill Maher forums. Ahh, to debate again...
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    I think he was a run-of-the mill bully used to symbolize Justin's old life. ie, him overcoming it, avoiding it, suffering under it. I doubt a character with that little depth has the passion needed to be Rage
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    W....T....F....????? Wow, that's..unexpected. I mean it sounds good, but Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger as gay ranchers? When did Focus turn into Nifty? Especially considering the title.
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    Well, since apparently nobody else noticed that the final chapter was added (yesterday, no less) I guess it's up to me to start the thread. I can't believe it wasn't mentioned anywhere on the board! I found it by accident on nifty! Anyway, a prime piece of writing, C. I found it to be a veritable roller coaster! I loved and hated every minute, which is the best kind of story. 150th? Wow, for that you need a cake or something.
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    I'm not realy a fan of quickies, Nifty is my only source of gay literature (ie, something I can really relate to), so I don't want to feel unproductive with the time I spend there. When I'm scrolling down Nifty I check the file size for "Dir" and go to the chapter list because what I want is an actual story. Something longer makes me feel like I can get involved more. PS. Nice post Whatsifsowhatsit2, the terms you are looking for are "thread" and "ramble"
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    Happy Birthday, Lor83b!
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    Then a second I shall give you: "You know my brother, faithful only to Herm
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    Hello?

    reapersharvest replied to Myr's topic in The Lounge

    Well, I'll remain a loyal daily visitor nonetheless.
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    That's the problem with fairytales, they all end the same way. A Fantasy might be an interesting transition. I thought you meant applying the style for writing to a modern setting, but still, it's a good concept. My easter break isn't until the end of April, unfortunately.
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    Belive me, it;s quite a balancing act to get as into the character's point of view as I want to while at the same time managing the omniscience I need in my narratives to further the plot. In the grand scheme of things plot-wise? I haven't gotten anywhere at all. In terms of how much have I written? A decent amount. It needs major meat-cleaver editing though.
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    I'm going for multiple narratives in Underworld. It's awkward trying to maintain different perspectives when doing it all in the third person. At first it would just be the two main character's point of view up until they met, but soon different narratives kept popping in as the situations became more complex. Now it's unpredictable who will be speaking next, and it gives me a chance to build suspense when switching form one narratvie to another, lots of mini-cliffhangers.
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    Anyone who's ever plodded through the Nifty archives understands the importance of setting your story apart when there are so many others out there. Going for a different style is often the only way in which an author's work can seem truly original, if plot-wise, it's another 'gay story' out of dozens. I think a fairy-tale writing style applied to a gay romance is an opportunity for many puns and enjoyment on the part of the reader. I was just watching Big Fish today, which is essentially a very well done fairy tale and presents an interesting view on that style of writing. That sort of feeling of weaving an epic off the top of your head.
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    A good unit of measurement for romance in a story is how long it takes an author to describe/build up to the first kiss. If they suddenly begin going at it, they lose me. But when you're right there with them, feeling that same anticipation in some agonizing crescendo, then I'm hooked. What really gets to me in terms of romance is when they refer to that feeling of warmth you get from being close to another person. that sort of connection just gives me chills.
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    Don't forget yourself in that list. Like I always say, there's reading a story, and then there's reading a story
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    Not only in school, either. At this summer camp I went to, they had this lecturer who was a gay man who'd had AIDS for a couple of years. The whole discussion was just about HIV/AIDS, not even safe sex or any other STDs. I leared sooo much, and it was really helpful.
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    I drink way too much diet coke, espicially considering how the aspertame will most likely end up giving me Alzheimer's. Also, drinking 4-6 cups of coffee a day reduces your chances of getting diabetes by 63%. I learned that on my desperate quest for a justification for all the coffee I drink.
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