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Expert Profile: Pat

Expertise:  Will answer all questions related to writing fiction short stories, including plotting, theme, style, narration, etc.,. Will not answer questions about copyright, publication laws, marketing, etc.,.

Experience in the area
I've been writing fiction for some 35 years, mostly short fiction, in all genres (..western, science fiction, mainstream).

Publications
"South Dakota Review," "Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine," "Hometown Press."

Education/Credentials
BA, Liberal Arts, with major course work in literature and fiction writing.

Awards and Honors
1st place, Portland State University annual fiction contest.

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Prestige Points: 9758
Knowledge   9.75   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   7.75   Very Good
Timeliness   9.00   Excellent
Politeness   8.25   Excellent
Number Of Questions
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Total Questions
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User Comments
Thank you very much for the rapid, detailed answer. I will use all of those tip, and i'll try to find the book you mentioned. I will keep you in mind
(Kathryn on 01/04/08)
rather interesting response which is only but a bit convolved
(kumpel on 11/17/06)
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Recent Answers from Pat
2006-11-11  style or candidness:  As with most of fiction writing, there's really no clear-cut, etched-in-stone answer. With short fiction, however, it's generally best to minimize descriptive passages--unless whatever mood you're aiming...
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