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    PhilipPalmer: I agree with David Williams about the screenwriter's dictum, of get into the scene late and leave it early. Too much information can drown the drama! ... more »
    Janglesatwest: Sometimes I start my writing because I have an idea for a cool moment where even I want to be jumping in my chair. Once I write it down I start workin... more »
    Rasselas: Cannell's is good advice: "What's the bad guy up to?" more »
    Iis4island: I'm new to this site and I'd like to say that I really enjoy these posts about writing. Thank you. more »
    Eileen Gunn: Thanks, Charlie Jane! Awesome reporting. Minor correction: Leslie What's short story collection, Crazy Love, published by Wordcraft of Oregon in a sma... more »
    Grey_Area: Great tips! As much as I personally dislike McDevitt's novels, he keeps getting published (and nominated for Nebulas), so he must know what he's doing... more »
    IGPNicki: I'm still trying to determine whether its worth my time even downloading this movie to review much less pay money for it. I already have a huge proble... more »
    Troy Gresham: The sad thing is, this is the version that has more deadpool in it. the original had a lot less. more »
    Courteous_Gentleman Is Reaching for a Star: Words cannot describe how badly they raped Deadpool. It's overkill at this point to say that it's inexcusable. For those who haven't seen it, heard of... more »
    steampoweredboy: This is a film where wolverine breaks a bathroom and five minutes later an old woman carrying lemonade gets shot by a magic sniper. Edit all you want,... more »
    omgwtflolbbqbye: Even in its rough form, it was better than X3. That is to say, it wasn't a terrible movie that made me want to bash my head against a movie theater se... more »
    Guyinthe$5000Suit: After seeing the print yesterday and giving it a night's rest, I have made my decision: It wasn't really bad. I agree with the 10 ways the movie could... more »
    Chris Wren: I'm sorry if this offends anyone - no, actually I'm just saying that - but only the kind of idiot who secretly unwraps their presents a week before Ch... more »
    SangitaWadger: So your only reason not to watch the pirated version is because it will look better on the big screen? What about the whole FBI investigation you coul... more »
    tetracycloide: 10 ways to make a 'x# of somethings to do something' list better:1. Use a number other than 102. Make sure at least half of the listed 'ways' are real... more »
    silver-bolt: My list: 1) More *True to Character* Deadpool. Ryan Reynolds should be ashamed for letting this travesty surface. Hell, his Blade 3 character was more... more »
    LewBon Jovi: Just as an aside, is anyone else amused at the hypocrisy of being told not to pirate the movie by someone who has obviously pirated the movie? more »
    aak7268: The intro screencap is screaming for a caption... Contemplative Wolverine is contemplative. more »
    crashedpc - Haifisch: *ahem* Agreed on the sky screaming. There seemed to be only two of them judging from the last preview. We need more cursing of the rain clouds. more »
  • #freeadvice

    How Do You Bridge The Gap Between Two Cool Moments In Your Novel?

    What do you do when your novel has a cool moment, followed by another cool moment... but something kinda boring has to happen in between? Your characters have to travel somewhere or make something. How do top authors handle this? More »
  • #wiscon2009

    Fame And Fortune (Well, Some Money, Anyway) Can Be Yours In Science Fiction Publishing!

    So you've written the greatest science fiction novel in the universe. Congratulations! So how do you turn this towering achievement into the fame and fortune your genius deserves? We went to the "Ask A Pro" panel at WisCon to find out. More »
  • #xmenoriginswolverine

    10 Ways Wolverine Could Still Become A Decent Film

    Whoever leaked a workprint of X-Men Origins: Wolverine online did Fox a favor. Maybe the bad buzz from this brain-dead (and incomplete) print will spur the studio to make some last-minute fixes. Spoilers definitely ahead... More »
  • #tobiasbuckell

    Conquer The Universe Of Fiction, The Tobias Buckell Way

    Attention struggling writers! Tobias Buckell, bestselling author of Sly Mongoose, is posting a book of writing advice online, one chapter at a time, and there's already enough stuff to save you from crushing mistakes. More »
  • #blakes7

    How To Get Into Rebel Space Opera Blake's 7

    You've heard great things about Blake's 7, that edgier 1970s show from some of the makers of Doctor Who. You've heard it features darker, more complex characters, and it's like a warped mirror held up to Star Trek's utopian future — instead of the human Federation being this amazing force for peace and justice in the galaxy, it's evil and oppressive. You've heard it includes dialog so sharp you could shave with it. But how can you discover this show for yourself? Here are some handy tips. More »