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How to provide realism without making readers think grimdark 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 lord, causing a major disruption as the daughter takes over as a child ruler. Luckily, she's mature for her a... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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How to write a vulnerable moment without it seeming cliche or mushy? So, I have a kinda loudmouthed character who's always the first to fight and first to go on the offensive (This is a fantasy, so she fights a lot.) But, later in the story, she comes across someone she truly fears, and finds that she must fight that person in order to free the townspeople of an oppre... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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Where's the line between confident and upfront and being a jerk? Disclaimer: Also works for guys, if you have the problem, but genderbent. So, in my plots, I typically have a "tough girl" character in my thing. She's confident and upfront, and is stubborn to the core. Thing is, I don't want to cross over in the realm of asshole with some of them. They take no cra... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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How crucial is a waifu game storyline? So, with the recent craze in waifu games, I've decided to try my hand at making one. I have a semi-intricate plot with twists, and some events planned with their own snippet of story. Problem is, I have no idea if it's even necessary. I mean, a lot of people are going to be in it for the waifus, and ... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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How to detach yourself from a character you're going to kill? So, in a WW2-ish story featuring a co-ed military, I have a female soldier who is very kind and caring. I'm setting her up to be a mascot and somewhat of the postergirl. Trouble is, she dies further down the story to kind of remind the player that this is a war game, not a war-themed visual novel, an... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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Where is the line between a tough love character and a pure asshole? So, I have a character who was going to just be an unlikable character at the start of the novel, but now I want to make her more caring towards certain people, like the innocent character. Thing is, I also don't want to go overboard all over again. I want to balance her character between tough love,... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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How to tease a romance without a cat and mouse chase? So, my story doesn't have a romance subplot until way later in the series, but I think that there are elements of the romance very early on. A little background info: The story is set in a fantastical world where humans are the dominant race, and all others are servants or slaves. The MC is a banish... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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How to change the readers opinion of a character? So, I have a character who starts off a complete ass to everyone. She hates the world, especially the protagonist. Then again, she had no parents to her memory, her people are enslaved and continuously abused, and she had her fair share of whacks from her previous masters. Thing is, I want her to so... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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How to tell people you write smut/erotica/porn So, I am a person who writes titillating stories. Problem is, I want a way to tell people what I write in a way that doesn't seem like I'm some sort of pornstar or filmmaker. Because "I write porn/erotica/smut" is typically frowned upon, how do I tell people without being blunt about it? Or should I ... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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How to write about a homosexual relationship when I haven't experienced one? I have two female characters, one who is lesbian, and the other bisexual. However, I am male. So not only am I to write the opposite gender, which I actually feel more comfortable doing, for some odd reason, but also a homosexual relationship, which I attempted once. So, how do I write it to prevent ... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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How to prevent "they're falling in love" trope I have two characters, the male being sort of a jerk, but lightening up later in the story, and the female is...very hateful. But a person who read the first chapter asked me if they were going to get together. I mean, I planned that for way later, but I want to be able to hide that better. How do I ... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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What website for posting writing is going to give me the least grief? So, for all of you who post your stories online, you may know my pain. For those who don't, I'd like to post some of my writing online on sites such as Deviantart and Wattpad. However, I've been receiving a lot of grief for each and every site I go to. I know most of it is assumptions and stereotyp... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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Do I need to provide in-text citations in a news article for school? So, for my Senior English Class, I need to write a news article about technology. However, I'm unsure as to whether or not I need in-text citations for said paper. Do I need in-text citations for a "news article", or do I need to do more research? (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How can a main character in a visual novel attract people of different personalities besides having a single trait each of them is attracted to? Ok, so I currently have a visual novel (For those who do not know, it's a video game that's almost all story. The character may have a few choices in the matter, but most of it is about watching the story. A personal favorite of mine is Nekopara .(wiki link: http://nekopara.wikia.com/wiki/Nekopara\Wi... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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Choosing between two people in a romance? So, my dilemma is as follows. I have a romance project with the MC trying to choose between two women who he cares for very much. Each has broken his heart, but are willing to make amends and provided justification for their misdeeds. In order to give you more information, I'll talk a bit about the ... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: Having Trouble Writing An Opening Scene With A Shy Character Well, from what I can see, shy characters are more introspective, meaning they reflect inner emotions more than expressing themselves. This means heavy descriptions and less dialogue. Instead of having the character interact with other characters, have her observe from afar until you think she is abl... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How much realism do I put into a war simulation story for Young Adults? I am writing an action/thriller light novel for YA audience. The story involves characters "playing" in a war-simulation game in an extremely realistic and full immersive Virtual Reality. By "full immersive" I mean that the person who plays this simulation feels like they are experiencing it. Note t... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How can I make a character who isn't a jerk seem like one? I have an MC who, because of certain circumstances, everyone sees him as harsh and cruel at first. As they get to know him through the first few chapters, they eventually see he's nicer than they thought. How do I describe that in a novel? (If you can access meta, look at my NaNoWriMo post.) (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How young can a "motherly" character be? So, in my novel, I have a mother-type character that's a little young to be a mom (am planning on having her have a child she's planning on saving). So, I wanted to know your opinions on how far I can push the bounds realistically on the "mother" character. (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How many times should I mention a character's name when the interactions are among the same sex? So, most of my main protagonists are female, and the usual him/her doesn't work when dealing with multiple females (or males, for that matter.) So, how would I make dialogue flow without mentioning their name every sentence? (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How do I draw attention to a girl's chest without making it overly lewd? So, I have a group of main characters, and the current viewpoint character is going to introduce a... very well-endowed character. How do I write this so that I get the point across that she's that way, but not making it sound overly lewd or off-putting? (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How to introduce multiple outfits in a short amount of time? I have seven main characters, each with a different role and outfit. They get their equipment from one shop, and go adventuring soon after. How do I explain each outfit without making it sound like a fashion lineup? Also, I'll be doing similar things multiple times. Do you know how I can do that a c... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How to introduce a large amount of characters in the first chapter? So, I have a novel idea where the lead characters (seven in total), all have to be introduced in the first scene in my novel. I've already started with a basic idea, but I wanted to know if anyone else out there has done it, and if so, how do you do it so the reader is not bogged down with all the de... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |