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A: How to derive a storyline from a beginning? Context: I was a similar situation a few years ago. I wandered into a museum and by chance found a whole world that was there for me for the taking. I instantly knew that I wanted to write about this world. The only trouble was: I didn't have a story. I had this beautiful world that was teeming with ... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How much does style contribute to the overall value of a novel? I've recently got a crushing critique. The critic pointed out I was obviously unfamiliar with the basic tools of the trade and that my style was non-existent. She insisted that "everybody can invent a story", but that the art of a novel lies in the way it uses words -- i.e. in the linguistic style of... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: How do you describe your characters? From what you write, I feel that you have a very good idea of who your characters are but struggle to "sum them up". In addition to Mark's excellent ideas, here's a technique I've recently tested out and come to love a lot: Drill your characters with questions. Ask them about everything that might o... (more) |
— | almost 7 years ago |
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How to stage a scene conflict that is not about the scene's narrator? I'm working on a novel that is told from a single narrator in third person. A number of subplots detail the stories of secondary characters. My problem : From their point of view, I could easily write full-fledged scenes about the secondary characters and their respective stories. However, I would v... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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The Subplot: What to do when it is only loosely tied to the main plot? The Background : I'm writing a novel that is set in the working quarters of a cruise ship. It's named after the "stage identitiy" of the main characters. (Let's call her Nancy.) All the subplots I have developed so far nicely hinge on Nancy. However, one of my secondary characters (Tim) turned out t... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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A: Is it okay to have a character who doesn't actually have a name? According to the wiktionary, a "name" is "any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing." Implications: 1. "The Dark Lord" is a fully valid name. 2. There is no reason whatsoever why a character should not have more than one name. As a matter of fact he can h... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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A: Character interviews - how to handle characters that age noticeably within a single novel Although I like the concept of character interviews, in this special case, I would sketch the entire character's biography. In that way you not only have a clear idea of the character's personality state at the two times of your story, but you will also have a keen sense of the character's developmen... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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A: Adding a PoV after the first novel in a series First of all, I think that there is no definitive answer to a question like this. Stories are different, and a mechanism that worked fine in one story might fail in another. You will have to try out what works best for your story. That being said I don't see a reason why introducing a new POV in the... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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A: Can I write a Hero's Journey without them leaving an Ordinary World? (Monomyth template) Don't take the Hero's Journey literally. In my opinion, one of the most important lessons about the Hero's Journey is this: Don't take it literally. The Hero's Journey is not about classical Greek Heros, it is not about myths, it is not about religion, and it is not about fairytales. The reason the ... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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A: Point of view chapter to chapter As Lauren Ipsum points out, whether it is necessary to employ different POVs depends on the story you want to tell. Personally, I try to keep my stories as simple as possible. This includes limitting the number of narrators to the smallest possible amount that is still able to carry the story. The r... (more) |
— | about 9 years ago |