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Training montages and arcs are typically viewed as backstory, something that ends in the prologue, or shows up in flashbacks. They show us a piece of information about the world or a character. Th...
#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T09:11:25Z (over 4 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Mephistopheles
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2019-12-08T09:11:25Z (over 4 years ago)
Training montages and arcs are typically viewed as backstory, something that ends in the prologue, or shows up in flashbacks. They show us a piece of information about the world or a character. This case is different. I want a full-fledged training that spans multiple chapters, though uses time skips and fast-forwards, and most importantly, is the main focus, instead of an everlasting flashback or prologue. Only real problem here is the lack of real danger. The mentor's techniques aren't that unusual, and unlike Harry Potter, the Big Bad Evil Guy is dead and mentor makes sure he stays that way. **Should I, and if yes, how should I make such prolonged training arc, without the reader getting bored?**
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2018-06-21T07:33:47Z (almost 6 years ago)
Original score: 2