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07-04-2006, 02:46 PM
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Do you know of any software...
Hi I'm looking for excellent software that helps you write a novel. I've heard of software that actually creates characters, sound effects, plots, descriptions, outlines for you..etc. Does anyone know of any kind of software that does all of this for you? Thanks.  |
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07-04-2006, 02:53 PM
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Ink Slinger
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There is no substitute for writing it yourself. Take a look at some of the threads around here and come up with your own inspiration.
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07-04-2006, 07:27 PM
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Wordsmith
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What you need is Brain 1.0 (beta).
It contains everything you need to construct anything from a short sentence to a poem to a screenplay to a leather bound box set of novels.
It's free, doesn't require connection to the net to upgrade and lasts a lifetime.
Don't go looking for short-cuts - there aren't any.
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07-04-2006, 08:15 PM
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just like pgoroncy and Mike (though sarcastically  ) said above, its a total cheat to use programs to help you write. If you can't write without the help of a computer (Which has no ability to write a very interesting story, as far as I'm concerned) than you have no right to be a writer. Come up with your own ideas, write your own words, or don't try.
Alice
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07-04-2006, 08:21 PM
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It almost sounds like you're talking about the tools used by some to write screenplays. Such tools aren't as helpful on the creative side as you may assume - they help format and organize, but that's it. It doesn't create anything.
As for standard prose, I've never heard of such a thing. All you need is a word processor (or pen & paper), and maybe a spreadsheet if you think it may help organizing things.
-Frank
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07-04-2006, 08:46 PM
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Wordsmith
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yes, there are novel-writing programs... if you want to write junk, go ahead and buy one...
but if you want to learn how to be a real writer, all you need is your brain, as mike so often has to point out to all the young'uns who ask this question...
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07-04-2006, 09:06 PM
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If you are talkin about software that helps you convert your writing into ready files.. there are some at download.com
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07-05-2006, 12:35 AM
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What are you talking about?
don't discredit computer creativity. it's just not very far along now. there are computer programs that can compose music. they are undoubtedly from some of the best machine learning work, and neither for sale nor original enough to be appreciated by consumers.
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all you need is your brain
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well, influences, as the second poster mentioned, do help a lot.
Last edited by gatoatigrado : 07-05-2006 at 12:37 AM.
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07-05-2006, 12:40 AM
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Wordsmith
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Originally Posted by gatoatigrado
don't discredit computer creativity.
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I don't. But the subject in question is human creativity.
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well, influences, as the second poster mentioned, do help a lot.
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Yes. We get them from books. |
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07-05-2006, 01:36 AM
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Yes. We get them from books.
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uh...did I suggest something different?
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the subject in question is human creativity.
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lol. mike you have a great sense of humor. |
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07-05-2006, 01:47 AM
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pliable
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Impossible. The humor function hadn't yet been added in the Brain 1.0 beta.
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07-05-2006, 02:38 PM
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umm Mike has no sense of humor
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07-05-2006, 02:44 PM
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Wordsmith
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I do have a sense of humour (Brain service pack 2) but it doesn't extend as far as the feeble-witted who seem to think that they can buy a bit of software that will do all the work for them.
For anyone who thinks it's really that easy, you have a sparkling future ahead of you.
Repeat after me: "Would you like fries with that?"
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07-05-2006, 02:54 PM
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Come on, guys, give the girl a break. She's new. Remember when you were new and didn't really have a clue? Remember how that felt? At least let her warm up to the place before subjecting her to your particular styles of advice. eh?
Their advice is sound, if somewhat sharp and pointy. Forget programs that promise to do things for you. They won't. Just write. Read a lot, and write.
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07-05-2006, 02:59 PM
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Wordsmith
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Originally Posted by valeca
Remember when you were new and didn't really have a clue? Remember how that felt?
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Actually, no... I was never new.  |
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