Status: Working on several books has got me thinking about writing basics. Let me know whether my little articles are useful. (1 week ago)
| Name | Alex McGilvery |
| Location | Flin Flon, Manitoba |
| Member Since | Apr 21, 2012 |
| Votes Received | 105 |
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I'm an author. OK, I'm an author with a day job, but I'm still an author. I have a independently published novel: The Unenchanted Princess, available through Lulu and a whack of stories floating hither and yon on the internet. I'm mostly celticfrog out in the electronic hinterland. I am importing stories gradually here and have a couple of short novels, or really long short stories that I will be posting soon. I like to hear what you honestly think of my writing. If you leave a comment I promise I will return the favour. Check out my review site www.celticfrogreviews.com for book reviews and some photography.
Works
 | Suspense! What keeps the pages turning. 1 page, updated May 19, 2013 Creating suspense is a vital part of plotting your story. It isn't just for thrillers and mysteries either. It is the secret ingredient to any good story.  11 reads  2  2 |
 | The Swamp in the Middle of your Story. 1 page, updated May 15, 2013 At some point in every story you must enter the swamp. 17 reads 2 2 |
 | Character AssassinationNon-Fiction #58 1 page, updated May 14, 2013 30 reads 5 4 |
 | Plotting to save your life.Non-Fiction #293 1 page, updated May 14, 2013 So you can't write a good plot to save your life. This is the place for you. 25 reads 4 1 |
 | A Cure for Writer's BlockMystery / Thriller #386 / Adventure #402 1 page, updated May 14, 2013 A sure fire method for getting past writer's block. If it doesn't drive you insane. 36 reads 3 2 |
 | The Great Critiquing Challenge3 parts / 1 page, updated May 13, 2013 This is a Contest. Win Stuff! 52 reads 0 9 |
 | Cliches: Let's just not think about that. 2 pages, updated May 13, 2013 Cliches are everywhere. The trick is not to avoid anything that smells of cliche, but to make it yours and lift it out of the realm of lazy writing. 35 reads 6 4 |
 | Dialogue: Getting conversant with conversation. 1 page, updated May 13, 2013 19 reads 3 4 |
 | The Blurb: Life and Death in 50 words or less 1 page, updated May 12, 2013 The Blurb is often the first thing that your reader will see. Write a blurb that will captivate the imagination in 50 words or less. 13 reads 3 2 |
 | The Book ReviewNon-Fiction #354 1 page, updated May 12, 2013 A good book review will go a long way to helping you sell your book. It is important to go about getting reviews in a professional manner. 11 reads 1 0 |
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AlexMcGilvery
16 hours ago
I am very hard to offend. The humor wandered off and got lost. I suppose I should change that. As for the gun debate. That is exactly the kind of argument I remember from high school. Which is probably why it isn't funny. I know that I am sadistic with my characters, but nobody wants to read a story about about people having a nice day. Read. The rest and you will see what I mean.
Renee14375
17 hours ago
@AlexMcGilvery I didn't mean to offend you in anyway.. But all the arguments about democracy and gun seriously doesn't fit into high school humor.. I am really sorry if i offended you in anyway..
Gemmallama
1 week ago
Hello,@AlexMcGilvery, it was lovely to see your face join my followers! Thank you ever so much. You've actually just reminded me that I began reading The Thing in The Hall some months ago and never finished! I'll have to remedy that tout de suite. Bless you.
BeckyAndDan
8 months ago
Thank you for the helpful critique :-)
VictoriaKaer
8 months ago
@AlexMcGilvery I don't know if you saw my reply on the thread or not so here it is in case you missed it: I appreciate the help. I feel really stupid right now. I got lost when the guy started adding all the codes for style and such. The basic stuff for the paragraphs i got, after that my mind shut down. Let me know when I can send the manuscript to you. :)
RomanHatterxoxo
8 months ago
I love this story. Read my comment on last chapter.
daffytree
11 months ago
I've really enjoyed reading this story Can't wait for more.
john_chan
11 months ago
Thank you so much for fanning! :D
AlexMcGilvery
11 months ago
Thanks daffytree. I enjoy writing. Pass the word around. I'll be uploading some more shorts this week.
daffytree
11 months ago
Just read Frankie.Its very good.I really LIKE YOUR STORIES. Can't wait for more.
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@Renee14375 Yeah, I wandered way off the humour track. I'll accept sadistic, but I would really like to hear more about the pathetic.Sarcasm is my Super-Power (...
Thanks for the dedication. I'm really enjoying the confusion. This is a very interesting story.
Perlocution
Great opening. Watch your tense. You start in present tense then slip into past. Love the mystery of the parallel selves.
Perlocution
Thanks for the dedication. :)
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