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Posts by Kale Slade‭

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Q&A 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...

3 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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 furthe...

5 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&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 ha...

posted 6y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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 th...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What website for posting writing is going to give me the least grief? [closed]

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 r...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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 ...

4 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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 o...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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,...

3 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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 ...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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...

3 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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 th...

3 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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 i...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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 fantas...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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 continuo...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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/...

4 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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 provi...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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 t...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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 ...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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...

6 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A 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...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Kale Slade‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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