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charter: A collection of useful writing guides, because I'm an idiot ;) Contains tips on using FictionPress, writing and reviewing. There's tons of genre specific advice, so check it out!


1. 5 Steps To Writing a Deceivingly Good Article by papaya-mafia reviews
As an amatuer, I only have a little to offer in the steps of writing a good article, but if you are an amatuer as well . . . perhaps you will find them to be helpful. Inside are 5, painfully easy and simple steps on the how to's of writing a good article
Essay - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Humor/General - Chapters: 7 - Words: 1,938 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 5-5-07 - Published: 5-5-07
2. The Art of Conlanging by Meldon reviews
Fantasy worlds demand one thing: new names, words, and even languages! This essay will introduce you to the art of constructing new languages (conlanging)
Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 9 - Words: 4,793 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 6-22-06 - Published: 8-27-05
3. Narc's Laws of Fictionpress by Narc reviews
My thoughts on posting fiction on fictionpress. This is entirely my opinion, so please don't take too seriously.
Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,255 - Reviews: 16 - Updated: 1-10-08 - Published: 1-10-08
4. The Subtle Strife by The Mumbling Sage reviews
A discussion read: rant of subtlety and the lack thereof in your average Fictionpress story. I'd say more, but I don't want to clobber you over the head with it.
Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,173 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 9-21-07 - Published: 9-21-07
5. From My Little Black Heart by Winterfox reviews
What: dos and don'ts, tricks and treats, and questions that aren't asked enough. How: with extreme prejudice, snark and heartless cruelty. Based on author's subjective opinions: not a friendly, patient guide. No, I don't hate fantasy.
Essay - Fiction Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 12 - Words: 22,485 - Reviews: 138 - Updated: 9-14-07 - Published: 6-19-04
6. A Guide to Action Scenes by Heatless Flame reviews
This is a basic guide to writing an action scene, may it be actual pbattle, verbal, or anything such. This is NOT a full guide, and I suggest several others that can be found in my C2, Helpful Writing Guides.
Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,429 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 10-6-07 - Published: 10-6-07
7. Science Fiction For Dummies by Jave Harron reviews
Tired of going into the scifi section and seeing nothing but trash? He's my attempt to help anyone that wants to write scifi, as well as even give the pros a few new ideas. Now, we cover the basics of good engineering, and how to put them in your story.
Essay - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Sci-Fi/Humor - Chapters: 41 - Words: 67,837 - Reviews: 214 - Updated: 11-24-07 - Published: 3-10-04
8. That Essay That Everyone Else Writes by JJSLAM2129 reviews
Mary Sues, Cliches, Stupid Villans, Reviewers, Bad Logic and anything else I can think of that bugs me about today's stories. If something's bugging you, chances are you'll find it here. Now with Worldbuilding. Topic suggestions welcome! Reviews returned.
Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - Tragedy/Humor - Chapters: 12 - Words: 16,363 - Reviews: 161 - Updated: 9-16-07 - Published: 10-5-06
9. How to Write a Fictionpress Summary by The Mumbling Sage reviews
In this essay, I explain how a summary can me made to draw in the most attention with the most information about your story.Fact: Each summary can contain up to 255 characters!
Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 636 - Reviews: 10 - Updated: 3-29-07 - Published: 3-29-07
10. Ruatha's Grammar Review by RuathaWehrling reviews
A collection of the grammar and editting suggestions that various writers have asked me for over the years. If you have a grammar question, give me a holler!
Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 6 - Words: 10,210 - Reviews: 54 - Updated: 2-18-06 - Published: 9-18-04
11. How to Successfully Complete a Successful Story! by glitterjewele reviews
Can’t manage to finish the stories you start? Contracted writer’s block? Need a little help with summaries? Stop dodging flying vegetables. This is for you.
Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,852 - Reviews: 190 - Updated: 9-29-04 - Published: 9-29-04
12. How To Write A Fight Scene by WyrdWolf reviews
A guide I made on writing the perfect (or, at least, better) fight scene. Find out the little things that make big differences!
Essay - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 9,549 - Reviews: 79 - Updated: 8-2-06 - Published: 4-11-06
13. Constructive criticism by Werecat99 reviews
Tired of the 'plz r&r my stuff' reviews? Read these simple guidelines to constructive criticism. Tips on how to get more reviews included.
Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,774 - Reviews: 196 - Updated: 2-24-04 - Published: 2-24-04
14. A Guide to FictionPress by The Crimson Angel Of Time reviews
Writers helping writers for better stories everywhere!
Essay - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 15 - Words: 7,762 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 4-24-05 - Published: 4-24-05
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