William Meikle
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The Meaning of Life - Ask a Philosopher
If you do a search on "meaning of life" on Google, you'll find more theories than I've had hot dinners... and that's a lot! There will be different definitions depending on whether you : - are questioning the meaning of life because you've been unhappy - want to know the meaning of life because you feel useless - want to see their answer so that you can prove your intellectual prowess by poking... (posted by William 4 years 86 days ago.)
If you do a search on "meaning of life" on Google, you'll find more theories than I've had hot dinners... and that's a lot! There will be different definitions depending on whether you : - are questioning the meaning of life because you've been unhappy - want to know the meaning of life because you feel useless - want to see their answer so that you can prove your intellectual prowess by poking... (posted by William 4 years 86 days ago.)
Fantasy Writing - Six Cliches to Avoid
Fantasy fiction is doing good business at the moment, but there are certain situations that have been overplayed. So much so, that they have become genre clichés, and everybody knows what to expect next. If you're a writer in the fantasy genre, here are 6 clichés you should try to avoid in your stories. 1. Receiving tutoring from the old wise man. The 'Merlin' gambit, as used in Lord of the Rings, Star Wars... (posted by William 4 years 89 days ago.)
Fantasy fiction is doing good business at the moment, but there are certain situations that have been overplayed. So much so, that they have become genre clichés, and everybody knows what to expect next. If you're a writer in the fantasy genre, here are 6 clichés you should try to avoid in your stories. 1. Receiving tutoring from the old wise man. The 'Merlin' gambit, as used in Lord of the Rings, Star Wars... (posted by William 4 years 89 days ago.)
Fifty Creative Ways to Get Her To Say Yes
Many young men get into a twist when considering how to propose to their intended. This list is meant to offer some lighthearted support, and get their creativity sparkling like the diamond they are handing over. 1. Write it in lemon juice on paper. It disappears until warmed. You can say "Look, there's something written here"....heat it over a candle and "Presto", instant proposal 2. Do it at half-time... (posted by William 4 years 93 days ago.)
Many young men get into a twist when considering how to propose to their intended. This list is meant to offer some lighthearted support, and get their creativity sparkling like the diamond they are handing over. 1. Write it in lemon juice on paper. It disappears until warmed. You can say "Look, there's something written here"....heat it over a candle and "Presto", instant proposal 2. Do it at half-time... (posted by William 4 years 93 days ago.)
Horror Writing - Ten Cliches to Avoid
For anyone thinking about writing in the horror genre, there are certain situations that, over the years, have been done so often that the audience knows exactly what to expect. Using any of these is fine if you're being post-modern and ironic as in the Scream series, because you can get the audience laughing as they jump. But if you're trying for the big scare, here are some situations to avoid, and alternative... (posted by William 4 years 97 days ago.)
For anyone thinking about writing in the horror genre, there are certain situations that, over the years, have been done so often that the audience knows exactly what to expect. Using any of these is fine if you're being post-modern and ironic as in the Scream series, because you can get the audience laughing as they jump. But if you're trying for the big scare, here are some situations to avoid, and alternative... (posted by William 4 years 97 days ago.)
Crime Writing - Ten Cliches to Avoid
Crime fiction is big business at the moment, but there are certain situations that have been overplayed so much that they have become genre cliches and everybody knows what to expect next. Here are ten cliches you should try to avoid and thoughts on how to subvert the cliches if you do decide to use them. Cops and Doctors You can find this perennial favourite in both crime and... (posted by William 4 years 98 days ago.)
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Crime fiction is big business at the moment, but there are certain situations that have been overplayed so much that they have become genre cliches and everybody knows what to expect next. Here are ten cliches you should try to avoid and thoughts on how to subvert the cliches if you do decide to use them. Cops and Doctors You can find this perennial favourite in both crime and... (posted by William 4 years 98 days ago.)
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