individuals who frequently read fiction seem to be better able to understand other people, empathize with them and see the world from their perspective. This relationship persisted even after the researchers accounted for the possibility that more empathetic individuals might prefer reading novels.
Your fiction, done right, can alter the chemical equilibrium of a reader’s body.
One of the very first pieces of advice I ever received about writing fiction was to shorten my sentences whenever a scene’s tension rises. It’s a good piece of advice, I’ve found, one as fundamental to romance as to action.
A small desktop application that helps you express your ideas quickly and simply. Freatures drag and drop from libary, add photos and post notes, save on your computer, export as .png file. Hasnd drawn look and feel. Runs on Adobe Air so it is compatible with all platforms.
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Figment is a community where you can share your writing, connect with other readers, and discover new stories and authors. Whatever you're into, from sonnets to mysteries, from sci-fi stories to cell phone novels, you can find it all here.