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I am a new grandmama again! Ava Victoria was born yesterday evening at 6:41 and is 6lbs 12 oz! She is doing well and nursing well, but mama is a low on hemoglobin. Maybe they come home tomorrow. But little Ava is beautiful!
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Congratulations! *Cakep*
I would appreciate some help for one of my classes if anyone is willing to volunteer. Anyone who is willing to answer the following questions and email me your opinion would be be a wonderful help. I need all different type of opinions, and am not trying to cause any issues. I just have to do a survey type paper with the answers. Thank you for your cooperation.

How long are the days in Genesis 1? Why?
How old is the earth and life? Why?
Did man and apes share a common ancestor? Why or why not?
Were Adam and Eve real people? Why or why not?

When do you need it by?
I sent you an email with some answers for you. *Smile* As stated in my email, if you'd like more detailed answers my dad studies the Bible and would probably love to answer them for you.
I have to turn in my paper by Monday. I have until 1159 pm next Monday.
I'm excited! Just found out one of my stories is in the Short Story newsletter. Surprise!
Between crazy weather, migraines and being a little overwhelmed by going back to school, I've haven't been around much. All my writing right now is either for the writing.com class on here or for the classes I'm taking. So sad! :(
Hope everyone has a wonderful new year!!!
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Naochi's encounter with a ghostly Samurai changes his life.
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You have won 3rd Place in the "Roots & Wings Historical Fiction Contest" ! Great job. As the winner of 3rd Place you have a choice between getting a MB or an awardicon. Since you have never entered this contest before you will automatically receive a Roots and Wings MB. So, you can choose between getting a geneology MB or a 10K awardicon that will show on your piece. Either one will increase that number by your name. Not bad for a newbie I must say!

Let me know which you prefer and we'll get your award to you ASAP. Congrats again.





Let's see some of the positive traits which are more likely to keep a character not only likeable but also alive:

able
determined
efficient
encouraging
brave
mature
cautious
fierce
energetic
clever
lively
positive
rational
useful
honest
decisive

While those traits are fit for a leader, it doesn't mean that it would keep your character alive. Some could get him/her easily killed. It's the balance that keeps them going. It also makes them more noticeable and favorable, unlike the antagonist. However, not a single character is or should be created simple. That means that even a protagonist can have bad traits such as these:

disrespectful
rude
secretive
selfish
angry
arrogant
sneaky
stubborn
strange
guilty
* unfriendly
* weak
* harsh
* dark

Those are just some examples, but as a character goes through different scenarios and experiences things they thought couldn't be possible, they are capable to earn and learn more positive traits. It also makes them more favorable than the plain ol' good character. They grow as a person. That is not to say that the antagonist can't hit rock bottom and pick him/herself back up again, it's just that bad character turning good has much more appeal.

One thing to avoid would be the type of character without any positive or negative traits... Unless you plan on removing that character from the story soon anyway - but do you really want to include a non-consequential character into the story anyway? That means, you should avoid traits such as:

* weak
* touchy
* helpless
* sad
* hopeless
* dull
* bored

If the character doesn't stand out in one way or another, it's almost unnecessary to have it. Even a minor role in the story with the proper character traits can affect others on a much bigger scale than you thought it would.



~ Gaby *Witchhat*





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