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When novels are made into movies, the next printing of the books usually features images from the movie for the cover art. Do you like that?

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Brandon Nadeau

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My parent’s generation had regular get-togethers with friends. Like, cards every Friday night with the Johnsons, that kind of thing. I have great friends, but I can’t get them to commit to something like that. Every get-together is a one-off. I think that’s a shame. Just me?

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Writers: would you still write if you knew no one would ever read a word you wrote?

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Did you enjoy any of the books you had to read in school? Do you have a favourite? Mine is 1984.

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Writers: Do you agree that “said” is the dialogue tag that should be used 99% of the time? The reasoning being that it is basically invisible to the reader.

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Do you care if a movie based on a book changes the ending?

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Is there a common expression that you can’t stand? You might not even know why it bothers you. For me, it’s: “At the end of the day…”

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When novels are made into movies, the next printing of the books usually feature images from the movie for the cover art. Do you like that?

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Can you name a movie that was better than the book it was based on?

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Do you agree that a setting can be a character? Any favourite examples?

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Novels have an advantage over movies because the reader is often inside the heads of certain characters. What advantages do movies have over novels?

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#WritingCommunity My characters have sighed enough for one story, how else can I show that they are stressed?

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3 months

Does it bother you if a story ends unhappily?

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Writers: have you ever based a not-so-likeable character on someone you know, then worried they might recognize themselves if they read it? #WritingCommunity

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Would you be insulted if someone said that you are not a “serious” person?

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Writers: If somebody asked you not to write about them, or even base a character on them, would you feel obligated to honour their request?

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Do you think authors have a moral obligation to express their personal opinions in their writing? #WritingCommunity

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@EmilyAllynMoore I know what you mean. I’m an introvert, so a part of me likes the way things are. But, at the same time, I think I’d be happier overall if I felt I was part of a community.

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Does it bother you if a novel occasionally has dialogue in a language you don’t understand?

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Writers: do you try to add humour to your stories?

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Does an author’s political opinions affect whether you read them or not?

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Has a movie ever been better than the book that inspired it?

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Is closure really that important in a story? Does every loose end need to be tied?

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#WritingCommunity , who’s up for a challenge? Write an opening line for a story that would hook a reader. If I get more than five in the comments, I’ll pick a winner. Or, if this post gets no engagement, I’ll delete it and pretend I never shared it. Ready? Set? Write!

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@TheWordsmithKC I know what it’s like to be introverted, COVID made me more so. The thing is, even we introverts need some human connection.

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Writers: does religion ever play a role in your stories? #WritingCommunity

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What advice would you give a new writer? Learning how to edit was a game changer for me, so that’s what I’d recommend (boring, I know). #WritingCommunity

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Does it bother you if a show or book ends up being much more violent than you expected? Do you feel you should have been warned?

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@GillJames

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Writers: how many drafts on average before you’ve completed a story?

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I feel like YA would be the hardest genre to write in. How do you determine what’s appropriate and what is too mature? #WritingCommunity

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What does it say about my writing when I have to add “nutsack” to my Microsoft Word dictionary?

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Writers: how important is a story’s opening line? What should a good opening line do? #WritingCommunity

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Are writers typically introverts?

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@Court_Reinland I’ve heard of it. Sounds depressing, lol

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@Author_JimGould I’ve always thought of Gotham as a character in Batman.

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@louise3anne I wonder if it will be a phase. Some people think this will be the way from now on. But maybe not, as younger generations often make an effort to live differently than their parents. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

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Do you agree that “said” is the dialogue tag that should be used 99% of the time? One reason for this is that "said" is believed to be basically invisible to the reader.

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@DavidPerlmutt10 Hmm…I’m not so sure about this one 🤔

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As the father of a toddler, I’m reconsidering my stance on cargo pants. I could pack a lot of snacks, Hot Wheels, and wet wipes in those puppies.

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Is Nicolas Cage a good actor?

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@WindyCityGamer Naturally

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@TooLitteralGuy Sounds great!

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Do you agree with @StephenKing about adverbs? #WritingCommunity

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I’m reading the first draft of a short story of mine that I haven’t looked at in months. I am certain of two things: 1. It’s absolute garbage 2. I’ll make it great

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@WardProWords That settles it!

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Would you rather have the ability to read and comprehend any book in ten minutes, or one million dollars in cash?

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@ParanormalJunk2 🤣

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Dear Starving Artist, Prizes for the @MoonLitGetaway Grand Opening Contest include online publication and grocery money💰. And, it’s FREE TO ENTER! Submit your flash fiction, poetry, and visual art to win: #WritingCommunity #WritersLift #30Words30Days

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Can you empathize with the main character of a book or movie if their worldview is wildly different from your own? Does it make the story less enjoyable for you?

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@TEWWriting “It is what it is.” It’s like saying nothing at all.

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When is it okay for authors to have their own picture on their book covers?

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Writers: do you think life experience is important for a writer, or is extensive reading and research good enough? #WritingCommunity

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@LisbethIvies A movie night sounds great. COVID definitely changed things.

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Writers: who do you write for?

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What’s your favourite coming of age book or movie?

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Do you like narratives that cover the entire life span of a character, or is that too much for one story?

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Where are all the Father’s Day cards for average dads? I can only find cards for the best dad ever.

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How much should I pay someone to design my book cover? Can you recommend a great book cover designer? #WritingCommunity

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Must every story have a moral?

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@SpraggaB3 I’m in the same boat!

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Is anyone else watching Baby Reindeer on Netflix? I just finished episode 5 and it is absolutely wild. Can’t believe it is based on a true story. #BabyReindeer

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I’ve loved and collected comics since I was a kid. The boom of live action movies from Marvel and DC was a thrill—at first. Now? I think it’s been overdone twice over. I wish they’d take a ten year break. Do you agree?

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@R_S_Russo I think there is a subjective and an objective element to it. 🧐

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Would you rather have telekinesis (move things with your mind) or telepathy (read minds)?

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@eileenwanita Certainly, all jokes aside, some clarity would be great I’m sure.

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Would you ever get into politics? Why or why not?

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When it comes to English and creative writing, some say we must learn the rules before we break them. Do you agree? #WritingCommunity

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Stop comparing subscription prices to the cost of my “daily latte.”

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I turn 39 today. The oldest of thirties. No spring chicken. A one year countdown to 40 has begun. Forty! Middle age. I don’t know what to feel.

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Is there a movie or book where you like the antagonist better than the protagonist?

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Do you believe in soulmates?

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Do you care if a story has twists? Do you need to be surprised?

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My toddler son has plenty of fancy toys. Too many, really. But his favourite is this flying-boat-car that we made out of an old diaper box. I’m particularly proud of the GPS on the dashboard.

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If you love a film adaptation of a novel you haven’t read, does it make you want to read the book? Not me. I’ll watch the movie after reading the book, but never the other way around. I really don’t know why.

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Do you feel the need to own a physical copy of every book you love?

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@ShinyClip1 That’s it!

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Sometimes pizza night becomes pizza week. I’ve come to terms with that.

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@gose_rold Indeed

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My toddler identified as a dump truck today.

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Do you think writing a poem is easier than writing lyrics to music?

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I fail to see how telling someone to “get fu<{ed” is hurtful. It just seems like a crude way of saying: “have a nice day”

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How much can we know about a person based on the music they listen to?

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@Caring4all I prefer the original.

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@ScribeSalacious That’s a very interesting observation

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@thejnicholas I agree. I avoid those editions.

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What cartoon would you like to see made into a live action movie?

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@CPAshtonAuthor

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Do you like reading old books? How old is too old? I respect the classics and I’ve read many of them, but these days I’ll rarely read anything more than a hundred years old.

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@drummercc I agree, it’s more exciting

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Would it be a good thing if all schools required kids to wear uniforms?

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@Beebbopalula That does sound nice. I’ve never read anything set in my home town (unless I wrote it). I remember the first time I visited New York, it felt so familiar after seeing it in movies and reading about it for decades.

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Do you agree that certain things shouldn’t be discussed at the dinner table?

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I’m only 5 bots away from 1000 followers!

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Do you care about book length? Agents and big publishers have expectations around word count for certain genres. It’s all market-driven, of course. Fantasy fans do favour cinderblock-sized books, so give the customer what they want, right? Right? Is there a downside?

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@IveyInkAuthor How did I miss two words (is, a)? Lol 🤦‍♂️

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@Giantnerdguy For sure. I think in genres like sci-fi, fantasy, and others it is easier to find examples.

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What’s the difference between a good story and a great story?

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Having arrived at a milestone five months in the making, I’m ready to celebrate. As an introvert, celebration involves my usual stay-at-home activities, except with better food.

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Do you read translated books? Do you think the translation can duplicate the quality of the original?

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