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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. The Brawler's Guide to Martial Arts by Marcus Sun reviews
In the Era of Jason Bourne and UFC, it's no longer acceptable to have spinning high kicks in your spy thrillers. Want to know about the various deadly techniques that can be used to turn your protagonist into a bone-breaking unarmed expert? Look no furthe
Action - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,258 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 7-9-08 - Published: 6-25-08
2. A Very Fundamental Introduction to Publishing by The Mumbling Sage reviews
Have a story, poem, or article you're thinking of publishing, or do you simply have a dream and no idea where to start? Here's the bedrock you can use to build the twenty-bedroom mansion or the house of cards your writing career turns out to be.
Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,656 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 5-22-09 - Published: 5-22-09
3. The Things I Learned In Fiction Class by Harmonic Discord reviews
Because I learned so many great things in Fiction Writing and it seemed like a waste not to share them. Rated for language and bad writing samples.
Essay - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 2,583 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 1-13-10 - Published: 5-28-09
4. Dialog Tags and SecondBest Words by The Mumbling Sage reviews
Two issues I've seen frequently on the various writing sites I belong to. Some musings and advice.
Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 834 - Reviews: 14 - Updated: 9-16-08 - Published: 9-16-08
5. How To Prevent Prejudgment of Your Story by The Old Sam Garrett reviews
Just another one of my essays, though this is more of a writing guide than anything. It's about how to start a story without running into overdone or unwanted elements.
Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,366 - Reviews: 33 - Updated: 3-27-08 - Published: 3-27-08
6. Description: The hows, whens, and whys by The Mumbling Sage reviews
Some thoughts on description in fiction and how to handle it.
Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,694 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 6-17-08 - Published: 5-16-06
7. Good Prose by The Mumbling Sage reviews
Prose: Literally, anything written that is not poetry. The text, the words on the page, the stuff the reader is actually reading. Here’s what you need to make a reader want to read.
Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,874 - Reviews: 10 - Updated: 6-22-08 - Published: 6-22-08
8. Tips for Writing Useful Reviews by elisefey reviews
A barebones guide to writing an insightful and thorough critique.
Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 951 - Reviews: 20 - Updated: 7-20-06 - Published: 7-20-06
9. Prose Mistakes that Amateurs Make by The Mumbling Sage reviews
Want to make your writing sound more professional? View the nitpicks within--and learn to avoid them!
Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,206 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 5-15-08 - Published: 5-15-08
10. 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: 4 - Updated: 5-5-07 - Published: 5-5-07
11. 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/Fantasy - Chapters: 10 - Words: 5,382 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 3-7-09 - Published: 8-27-05
12. Narc's Laws of Fictionpress by Narc reviews
Please don't review this story RG/RM people! 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: 1,532 - Reviews: 53 - Updated: 1-10-08 - Published: 1-10-08
13. The Subtle Strife by The Mumbling Sage reviews
A discussion read: rant of subtlety and the lack thereof. 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: 1,361 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 9-21-07 - Published: 9-21-07
14. 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: 13 - Words: 25,113 - Reviews: 157 - Updated: 6-2-08 - Published: 6-19-04
15. 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: 16 - Updated: 10-6-07 - Published: 10-6-07
16. 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, an expert describes pulp in depth, and why retro can be bent to your needs!
Essay - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Sci-Fi/Humor - Chapters: 45 - Words: 82,710 - Reviews: 226 - Updated: 12-6-09 - Published: 3-10-04
17. 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: 192 - Updated: 9-16-07 - Published: 10-5-06
18. 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. You can use up to 255 characters in your summary--make them count!
Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 693 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 3-29-07 - Published: 3-29-07
19. 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: 62 - Updated: 2-18-06 - Published: 9-18-04
20. 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: 259 - Updated: 9-29-04 - Published: 9-29-04
21. 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: 92 - Updated: 8-2-06 - Published: 4-11-06
22. A Guide to FictionPress by ThePenman reviews
Writers helping writers for better stories everywhere!
Essay - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 15 - Words: 7,762 - Reviews: 27 - Updated: 4-24-05 - Published: 4-24-05
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