When I write, I try to make it as succint as possible. I'll say this is my preferred style of writing. Compared to other writers that like writing explicit write-ups. I want to inquire about which is more acceptable and preferred, the explicit write-ups or the succint ones?

Usually I just use the synonym suggestions at dictionary.com (or its tie-in site thesaurus.com) but it's pretty lame. Most of the synonyms it suggests are basic and well-known words I already know. In the interest of writing novels, for instance, sometimes it's nice to be able to sprinkle in thos...

I'm looking for a site, or a group where my writing can be critiqued. I'm hoping for a forum based site, though anything else, in whichever format/ organization, would be fine. I've heard of "Writers Digest", and I've seen some reviews on StackExchange. I've also searched through a few other foru...