Johnnypenn

@Johnnypenn (237)

United States • Age 39

Joined myLot 16 years ago

I write because I can

Johnnypenn's Responses

Do you fake it as well?

mimpi @mimpi1911 (25464) • India 5 Aug 08

I come across people who are too much engrossed and preoccupied with some kind of non existent illnesses. Their whole life seems to concentrate on one topic of health and how bad they are keeping, how hard they are struggling with...

fake

hypochondriacs

tired

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Johnnypenn It could be worse, it could be me talking about Johnny Depp and how HOT he is! *lol*

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is it right that "writing" is greatly undervalued in most language lessons?

sutanhartanto @sutanhartanto (4122) • Indonesia 11 Jul 08

what do you think? please share your experiences during your school days. thanks in advance

language

writing

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Johnnypenn I want to start a creative writting class where myself and others can learn from each other about writting. The use of descriptive words and so on and so forth. I think just learning the skill is important, that way you can express yourself better.

5 Aug 08

Dialogue while the character is doing something, new paragraph or not

suspenseful @suspenseful (40192) • Canada 16 Jul 08

I am writing a novel and I have always had a problem when the character is doing something and talking at the same time. Do I have him do the actual thing like maybe fixing up his boat and then talk in the same paragraph such as...

bolt

character and dialogue

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Johnnypenn I could not follow any of your examples however. When a character is talking, you always make a new paragraph. Newer books will show this. Secondly, instead of using said, use the actions of the characters to let the readers know what is going on....

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Beginner writer, Help!!!!!

serenitysoul @serenitysoul (20) • United States 18 Jul 08

I want to write a book. I know I'll be a good writer but I can't type very fast and rarely have any quiet time. Any suggestions on any programs that help put your ideas into a book? For beginners?

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Johnnypenn I will tell you this right now, mate, no computer program in the world will be able to to write a book for you. YOu have to write it. The more time you spend typing the better you'll get. You let others know you are busy and don't want to be bothered during a...

5 Aug 08

Don't you think English is a very funny and confusing language?

rajeshfgh @rajeshfgh (1629) • India 23 Jul 08

If the plural of foot is feet, then why ain't is the plural of boot beet. If the plural of house is houses, then why ain't is the plural of mouse mouses. Also, the pronunciation of English words are different in different...

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Johnnypenn I agree, and is the plural of Moose, Meese, or do we say it like Buffalo?

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Love or lust???

tashipear @tashipear (10) • Australia 4 Aug 08

ok, so here is a question that I was asked a few days ago, and I want opinions on it. Would you rather be in love but the person you are with does'nt treat you well...(takes you for granted and gives you reason not to trust him...

love or lust

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Johnnypenn Unfair treatment was mostly why I broke up with the guy I was going to marry. He was being a jerk and I know I didn't deserve it. I'd want someone to treat me with resepct, we can learn to love from there.

5 Aug 08

Do you buy DVD box sets of TV shows?

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 4 Aug 08

I am collecting DVD box sets of my favorite 60's and 70's shows. Nothing on these days worth watching muchless buying. But that is just me....what box sets are you collecting? Do you collect the box set of shows you currently...

box sets of dvds

dvd box sets

tv shows

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Johnnypenn I am in love with 21 Jump Street and the only way I can get the show is by box sets. Well, at least I don't have to wait for a certain ep to come out, I can watch it all at one time and slaver over Johnny Depp! yay!

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Are you found of Omelletes?

dpk262006 @dpk262006 (58678) • Delhi, India 4 Aug 08

Dear frieds, how many of you are found of eggs and specially omelettes? Do you feel it is a non-vegetarian food item of vegetarian food item? How many time in a week do you prefer omelettes? How do you make it, do you any...

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Johnnypenn I did not find the emelette, I am not the founding person of the eggs, bacon, cheese, green peppers and ham dish in question. I am FOND of Omlettes. But that is about it. (*lol* you ask me if I found Omelettes, but I am mostly sure with a rare surety...

5 Aug 08

Bad timing...

whimsystoryteller @whimsystoryteller (1743) • United States 4 Aug 08

I was summoned for jury duty for this week and it really annoys me because I was out of work for over a year and had plenty of time on my hands and would loved to have served on jury duty because it would have been interesting....

bad timing

court

jury duty

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Johnnypenn Why do people want to get out of this? I mean, if you were on trial you'd want people who took the job seriously, not people who looked at their watches and wondered what would be for dinner that night. Jury duty is even more important than voting for the...

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Is Education Really Important Nowadays?

HULYO @julyteen (13252) • Davao, Philippines 5 Aug 08

even in this time still many people don't want to study further in college, even grade or high school because of unemployment problems. many individuals who passed and graduate of best universities but still they find hard in...

education

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Johnnypenn I think it is a personal thing. I only had three courses in college before I got a job at a bank. I stayed there for a while and now my resume doesn't look so stupid any more because I can put the bank on it. Which is cool, ya know?

5 Aug 08

For the better or for the worst

rubired @rubired (78) • United States 20 Jul 08

As days go by, I've seen how little improvement we've made when it comes to writing. Instead of giving a pencil or pen to children, they're starting to give them the lap top in class! Many people have forgotten how to even write...

lap top

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Johnnypenn I am left handed and my writting stinks. No matter which way you look at it. I have only run into one person who was able to read my writting. I have to tell you that even though I was properly taught that the fact that no one can read it is a real determent...

4 Aug 08

What's your attitude towards your own writings?

moonlitmagikchild @moonlitmagikchild (22181) • United States 20 Jul 08

Are you secretive or very public with it? I am secretive with mine and especially with my books. If I share any of it I share a piece that alone wouldn't give away the book but would be interesting enough for people to evaluate...

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Johnnypenn The only thing I share is my fan fiction over at Fan Fiction . net. I think half of my writting is crap. But, people seem to like it. So I hope they like my original fiction. The original stuff I keep really close because I am paranoid about someone...

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what is a writer?

zeny_zion @zeny_zion (1283) • Philippines 22 Jul 08

a writer is the one who is very imaginative. who always have a lot of idea. good in writing poems too. a writer must be good in english.

a writer

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Johnnypenn I refuse your definition of a writer and substitute it for my own! I am a writer because I am a writer, end of story. I don't need a definition! *lol*

4 Aug 08

what are the qualifications of a best writer?

dreamssri @dreamssri (1796) • India 25 Jul 08

what do you think is/are the qualifications of a best writer...im not a good writer...but nowadays im trying to incrase my quality... so,could you people,help me doing that???? Thanks, Sri

help

write

writer

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Johnnypenn No body can really be the "best" writer. All we can do is try our hardest. We all have our favorite authors, we could argue forever about which is best and which stinks. However, in the end, we really can't come to a conclusion. There will always be someone...

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Fan Fiction at Triond - Could I get sued?

leafygreens08 @leafygreens08 (754) • United States 3 Aug 08

Are there any writers or lawyers out there that can help me? I was so excited about posting my very first story on Triond.com (Authspot) and so far, I have made all of 4 cents. Now I am told that even though the story is mine, I...

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Johnnypenn Yes, you are breaking it if you are getting paid. Fan fiction is a hobby that you DO NOT get paid for. Now, if you had different characters and place and names and what not, than you could simply claim inspiration. But in this case... I say take it down and...

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How Children Fight..

ratyz5 @ratyz5 (7808) • Philippines 4 Aug 08

Do you guys recall how you fought with other children when you were small? I recall the we use to tease our enemies with anything that would be ridiculous now that we think about it. Big ears, big forehead, squint eyes, ugly...

children

fighting

parenting

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Johnnypenn That kid has an anger problem. He needs professional help and fast. At our house, we do name calling, insulting each other inteligence. My brother likes to call others fat, but my sis and I tell him to just bugger off. My other brothers do get physical...

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Are they gone yet?????????

cjgrooms @cjgrooms (4456) • United States 4 Aug 08

I have been waiting for this day ALL SUMMER. My boys started back to school today! How quite it is. I can actually hear myself think. No bickering, no arguing, no noise at all, just blissful silence. Has your little angels started...

parenting

school

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Johnnypenn Lucky, my Mom homeschools so we've always been home. Since I am out of school but still here to help out, I am tired of the kids and just wish they would go away. All they do it fight and bicker and be brats!

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is it right that "writing" is greatly undervalued in most language lessons?

sutanhartanto @sutanhartanto (4122) • Indonesia 11 Jul 08

what do you think? please share your experiences during your school days. thanks in advance

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Johnnypenn Schools should teach creative writting, because not only will students be able to express themselves but they can also practice all the English that they learned. Thye probably don't because someone says they can't write and so no one else can! *blah*

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