Comparison

Novel vs. Novella vs. Short Story – Is it All a Numbers Game?

July 16, 2011

Uphill Writing reader and frequent commenter, Loreen Lee asked that I get into the  differences between a Novel, a Novella, and a Short Story.
Good question, Loreen.  And a tough one.
My understanding has always been that it was just a matter of length, and an extensive search has not disavowed me of this notion.
However, let’s take [...]

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World Building: Feed the People (Pt. 15)

March 3, 2010

Continued from Part 14

New to this Project? Start with Part ONE
We’ve broached the subject of food on a broad scale, now it’s time to close in on the topic.
What do the people of your world eat?  As we’ve noted earlier, humankind started out as scroungers, hunters and gatherers.  Unless you are engineering [...]

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Apple iPad vs. Dell's Mini 5

February 25, 2010

In the early days of UphillWriting I wrote about the Apple iPad.  Specifically I wondered if this new device would be a good portable writing solution for writers.  I questioned whether a keyboard which responded only with text (and perhaps the sound of a click or tone) would be difficult to use for long periods.
To [...]

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Keep Writing!

February 1, 2010

Writing is my purpose, my passion, my bliss.  Most days, I am truly peaceful, happy, and content as I click away at the keys on the keyboard, not worrying about the destination, just enjoying the journey.
Of course, most days is not synonymous with always.
If you’ve ever have doubts about your writing ability, you’re not alone.  [...]

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Pride and Prejudice

February 1, 2010

Writing is a passionate business.  One definition for the word “passionate” is: A positive (or negative) emotion that is strong enough to influence someone’s behavior through strong motivations.
In our Community are writers of every stripe.  There are people here who will one day stand to receive a Pulitzer, and there are others (I am sorry [...]

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iPad or Netbook? Which is Best for Writers?

January 29, 2010

iPad vs. Netbook for Writers
Will the Apple iPad surpass the Netbook as a tool for writers?
Doubtless,  the furor around Apple’s iPad will continue for some time.  I believe that the latest addition to their product line will, in fact, change the face of personal computing, and for some, already has.
The question is, does it have [...]

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