Activity for Rasdashan
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Is it reasonable to have weary character climb rope to safety? My MC, injured (having been shot earlier) is extremely tired after carrying his partner, who took a bullet for him, towards safety. She suspects that the ex-fil location they are heading towards might be compromised. Their adversaries are very clever and competent, so it is well within the field of ... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: Should I write my story if I haven't established a plot? I would say yes, start writing. My pieces are more character driven and end up going in directions I did not anticipate. I have a good grasp of my characters and watch them interact with each other, writing what occurs. Mine has a plot, but is more weighted towards character than plot. Some novels a... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: How to stay excited when writing about the necessary? I agree with Galastel, but if you must incorporate creations not your own, ask yourself this: what excited you about this game? What characters and situations are your favourites and let those rekindle your enthusiasm. What is it about the lore that you like? Just ponder the positives and why it was... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: Hint to murder in a dramatic monologue? If your character is an adult, particularly if he or she is given to wordplay, just try for subtlety. I have one character apologizing to another for allowing his suspicions to govern his actions, rather than his love. He hired an assassin but never admits it. You could have it alluded to as a solu... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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Does this scene fail the Bechdel test? My novel has approximately a dozen women in it, but they don’t tend to talk to each other. Most of them are separated geographically or philosophically and sitting down for a chat does not seem something they would do as they are busy doing other things. I have two scenes; in one a kidnapper is aski... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: Noble styles and forms of address Noble forms of address were meant to be international. Royals married other royals, so majesty was not just for one House or nation. There is some variation though, as the Prince of Monaco is Serene Highness. My Lord and Sir are correct for many. (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: Writing a cancer survivor Mention it as the reason he cannot speak and then touch lightly on it. If cancer in remission means an altered diet, include that. I have a cousin who must get more sleep to help keep cancer at bay. Technically, I have a disability. I have epilepsy and never thought of it as anything more than a mil... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How best to prevent a protective response from overshadowing a heroic act? My main character is injured, having been shot earlier. This injury renders him much slower to respond and reduces his agility. Because of this, two of his colleagues are with him to protect him. His colleagues are a young woman who is his protégée and a man who is a good friend of his. She never h... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: Writing a coherent alt-history universe Alternative history can allude to history and make the reader think ‘this sounds a bit like the Great War’ but the names of the countries have been changed. That is fine, but you need not do that. It can also not change the names and that can be better. Whatever works for your story, works. In a co... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How long should I mention an injured character’s pain? My main character gets shot and survives. One thing that bothers me is a character who is injured and keeps going like the energizer bunny. I try to set up for a rapid recovery, mentioning training that instilled stoicism, etc, but there are times and situations when he will be in pain and show it. ... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: Early investment in a character who "learns better" Why tone him down at all? Some jerks are just jerks. I have a friend who thinks he is enlightened and self aware, but is sexist and racist. Changing POV need not mean giving him a friend, it could be someone who has either known him for years but not been noticed by him or is new to the area and wat... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: How does one discovery-write court intrigue? I construe the court you refer to as a royal court with nobles of various ranks creating a veritable swirl of intrigue. Politics in a court setting is nothing less than lethal, the stakes are high and if it comes to light in the wrong way, could be construed as treason. I love your premise. If I wer... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: Split up the section or flow straight through It can work. It sounds like you want to avoid the ‘meanwhile back at the ranch’ problem. We are all different, but I would this handle by staying with the captive as long as possible, but while she is shivering to try and stay warm, exhaustion overtakes her and she sleeps. We don’t expect the author... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: How to write female characters as a male writer? As writers we create characters and a tale would seem odd if all characters were of the same gender. Others have said it before, but know who your character is and that gender is a characteristic but need not be a defining one. I have characters of both genders and before I write them in, I ask myse... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: How to write female characters with agency? Both of your characters will have problems that should be intriguing. He will be an unknown man in an area where travel is unusual except for the wealthy. Strangers can be viewed with suspicion or adopted, depending on whom they encounter. Considering she is in a society that now views her as a non ... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: Subplots better than the main plot Perhaps your MC is really a secondary character. I was writing a novel and had it all planned out, then met the real MC on page 180 (long hand manuscript on legal) and rewrote the book with a different balance. My original MC remained vital, but his arc was insignificant compared with that of my new ... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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Do multiple potential love interests dilute tension and diminish drama? My MC is focused on his profession; barely giving his personal life a thought. His last serious romantic relationship with a woman was when he was 22. Time for that later, he believes. Retire at 45 and then look. He has two women who are interested in him now: M wants him now, is very strong willed... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: What would a FtM transman's, who was born in 1990, life be like? If you go back a bit further you will find the controversial story of the tennis player and doctor Renee Richards. One aspect that made her attempt to play in the Women’s Open controversial was the belief that she would be stronger than the other contestants. It was not considered fair to the rest th... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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