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Writing Short Stories/Expert Profile
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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Dennis Vanvick | 05/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Enzo | 01/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the clarification. |
| guy | 03/25/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kathryn | 01/04/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for the rapid ..... |
| Alex | 03/30/07 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 9 |
Recent Answers from Pat
2009-05-08 An Opening...:
Hello Dennis...and thanks for using AllExperts Overall you're opening paragraphs are very well done. I really can't see any major changes that might improve them. I would suggest you be wary of "loose"
2009-01-26 Scene changes:
Hello Enzo...and thanks for using AllExperts Yes, scene changes can be tricky, but there are a number of ways to work with them. In the sample you included Spillane might have written something like this
2008-06-16 Submitting short stories:
Hello Jon...and thanks for using AllExperts The very best source for everything having to do with getting books, short stories, poems, screenplays and everything else published is "Writers' Market." It
2008-01-03 Tips on writing:
Hello Kathryn... Unfortunately there are no surefire tips anyone can give you to guarantee success in fiction writing. Here are some of the best ones to always keep in mind though :: (1) Write, write
2007-06-08 im freaking out:
Hello Mariam... Tough problem for sure! There's no quick and easy solution either. If you haven't thought through at least a rough plot for your novel then you'll be pretty much wandering lost indefinitely
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