https://writing.codidact.com/categories/1/tags/59.rssNew Posts Tagged 'audience' - WritingWriting - Codidact2020-06-24T15:19:48Zhttps://writing.codidact.com/posts/276240Dealing with Audience's expectationsPraharahttps://writing.codidact.com/users/529322020-06-22T04:36:09Z2020-06-24T15:19:48Z<p>Over the years I gained small audience and I love them. My last work quite disappoint them in regard of one character and I feel bad about it. I felt like character's struggle she went through w...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/38094Do people usually like the side characters more than the MC?A. Kvålehttps://writing.codidact.com/users/60602019-08-28T11:25:31Z2020-02-20T05:48:26Z<p>I feel there is a common audience trend in favoring the side characters more than the MC. And I believe "literary science" backs that up, in regards to character focus. That even though the MC's...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/33798How does one write from a minority culture? A question on cultural referencesGalastelhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/80532019-02-26T15:29:58Z2019-12-13T15:32:55Z<p>Christian culture is dominant. Thus, even without being Christian myself, I can recognise, understand and appreciate references that are within that culture, like the Pietà:</p>
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...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/19957Tips on engaging the audience in the first chapter?Kyle Lihttps://writing.codidact.com/users/46772017-01-24T17:35:04Z2019-12-13T12:00:42Z<p>What are some tips you would recommend to immediately attract a reader, or make the story interesting enough to continue reading?</p>
<p>I want to know if there are any specific techniques or w...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/19981Creating a story in which the hero(es) loseggiaquin16https://writing.codidact.com/users/2762017-01-25T20:18:44Z2019-12-13T12:00:42Z<p>So I am still in the primitive stages of creating my own world and story, if I even do it that is. I am still trying to get a feel for where I want to go with it. The biggest issue would be th...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/16963YA novel with old protagonist?MadMonkeyhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/41652016-04-14T11:27:53Z2019-12-13T12:00:35Z<p><strong>Edit:</strong></p>
<p>There have been a few very good answers and comments. The feedback I've got so far has made me question whether I'm even going into the right direction with my sto...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/16235High Tech Audiencerashidalihttps://writing.codidact.com/users/40112016-02-08T11:03:22Z2019-12-13T12:00:34Z<p>I have to write a simple introduction on the topic <strong>HTTP</strong> and its audience will be high tech.</p>
<p>I am having a bit of problem in how to describe it in high tech audience?
Can...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/7727What is the term for an accessible character that knows nothing?Jeffhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/6102013-05-10T14:24:00Z2019-12-13T12:00:16Z<p>In a lot of books, movies, or TV shows, there will be a character that knows little to nothing about the subject at hand. Most cop shows and medical shows will have someone who doesn't know very...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/34280How do I write for the majority, without alienating my minority?Galastelhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/80532019-03-07T22:07:13Z2019-12-13T11:56:50Z<p>This is something of a companion question to <a href="https://writing.stackexchange.com/q/42655/14704">How does one write from a minority culture? A question on cultural references</a></p>
<p>I...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/32985A question on determining audienceL.Jeannehttps://writing.codidact.com/users/70972019-01-27T06:07:24Z2019-12-12T21:57:33Z<p>I'm taking a writing course and the biggest challenge I'm facing is figuring out my audience — particularly for something I have written where I didn't have an audience in mind. Some topics or s...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/27634How can you make "evil vs evil" interesting?Systemhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/-12018-04-20T00:50:25Z2019-12-12T21:42:32Z<p>Let's say you have two sides who are basically no better than the other. Both are criminals with no redeeming qualities, and both are at war. Think COBRA and HYDRA going to war. </p>
<p>They bo...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/25154Fantasy Series - YA or Adult protagonist?Thomas Myronhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/80502017-12-28T20:09:33Z2019-12-12T17:49:04Z<p>I plan on writing a fantasy series at some point. Based on what I've read, my automatic assumption was that the protagonist of such a series would be a teenager, probably around the 17-18 year r...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/14609Fantasy and Science Fiction - should I choose a separate publisher?Thomas Myronhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/80502015-09-10T14:34:14Z2019-12-12T17:48:58Z<p>I recall reading somewhere (I believe it was Orson Scott Card's <em>How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy</em>) that you should either stick with one genre or the other. The reason he gave is...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/13613How can I determine a genre's target audience?Thomas Myronhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/80502015-06-19T22:53:54Z2019-12-12T17:48:58Z<p>I am making this question with the assumption in mind that specific genres attract certain types of people. </p>
<p>How can I determine the target audience based off of genre alone? I'm looking...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/36346How to provide realism without making readers think grimdarkKale Sladehttps://writing.codidact.com/users/3982019-05-30T13:37:20Z2019-12-08T12:02:21Z<p>So, I have a couple moments in a fantasy story where I want the heroes' actions to actually have consequences (Well, that are really impactful to the story.) One is where the MCs kill a minor lo...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/35349How to identify target audience? And how much details do I need to know about my perfect reader?iamtowritehttps://writing.codidact.com/users/71212019-04-05T05:58:44Z2019-12-08T11:38:30Z<p>I'm identifying my target audience based on the experiment explained in the <a href="https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/books/write-novel-using-snowflake-method/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">S...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/29544What ages should I market my book towards?Artsoccerhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/63302018-07-11T22:31:38Z2019-12-08T09:21:42Z<p>I'm writing a book, and while I'm not even close to finishing, I can't help but wonder what the age of my intended audience should be. I've read a lot of advice that says that age of my protago...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/26306How do you explain the details of something technical to a non-technical audience?thesquaregroothttps://writing.codidact.com/users/59362018-01-23T17:59:03Z2019-12-08T08:02:39Z<p>When writing about technical topics it is often difficult to get across the complexity of a topic without getting "stuck in the weeds" and ultimately leaving the audience confused or disinterest...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/24088To what extent do I have to explain certain reasons or choices to my audience?PGODULTIMATEhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/55402017-10-26T02:34:12Z2019-12-08T07:13:34Z<p>In my story, there is a spot where there is a major shift in perspective as one point of view is supposed to be from someone writing in the first person to another point of view in the third per...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/23860How do I get more exposure as an author?Klara Raškajhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/51312017-10-14T22:03:47Z2019-12-08T07:09:22Z<p>I've done everything, from building a nice website, being active on social media, posting my work on numerous websites, but I just cannot seem to get readers/followers. Any advice? Here's my web...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/23488Considering the audience for technical publicationsItWasLikeThatWhenIGotHerehttps://writing.codidact.com/users/18692017-09-22T10:39:36Z2019-12-08T07:02:23Z<p>At work we provide three types of technical document, aimed at different kinds of users :</p>
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<li>The Quick Start Guide. Single laminated sheet, illustrations and basic explanation.</li>
<...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/22935Would having a story set in a conworld based on the modern age alienate readers?Systemhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/-12017-08-09T07:20:05Z2019-12-08T06:52:04Z<p>I know this isn't the conworlding forum, but I'm not asking for a critique on my conworld. I'm asking how people would receive such a thing as a constructed world not based off of ancient cultur...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/22641How to write and promote my film blog more effectively?Callum Mooneyhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/52802017-07-19T17:12:11Z2019-12-08T06:47:22Z<p>I am using Blogger currently. I have paid for a domain name, but my hosting is free and to be honest I don't really want to pay (being a student). I am a self-proclaimed cinema buff and I love w...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/21366Writing a book that appeals to both gendersJack Rabbithttps://writing.codidact.com/users/50532017-04-30T10:11:17Z2019-12-08T06:24:57Z<p>So basically my novel consists of the following genres: </p>
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<li><p>Urban fantasy</p></li>
<li><p>New Adult (somewhat; it's a high school setting but with details that exceed the boundarie...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/20488How can I get reader profiles?Ofregiahttps://writing.codidact.com/users/49012017-02-20T22:46:39Z2019-12-08T06:08:55Z<p>How can I get a reader profile for a publishing category i.e. criminal justice, social justice?</p>
https://writing.codidact.com/posts/8970As an new author, how important is to have a personal website?Alexandro Chenhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/6602013-10-30T02:39:28Z2019-12-08T03:10:01Z<p>I'm planning to create a Facebook page where I can (hopefully) build a small fan base. I've seen many authors who have a personal websites. I'm not very sure, though, how important this is, and ...