Activity for Aaron Digulla
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A: What are some examples of modern original plots? Writer's Digest lists all 20 plots. That's all there are. If you find a story, it will use one (or several of them) but for many centuries, this list hasn't changed. For example, the nanobot story mentioned by Claudiu has the same basic plot as Golem (16th century) or Frankenstein's monster (1818) o... (more) |
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A: Should I translate my own writings into a second language I also know well? I usually translate my work for these reasons: 1. It gives me a good reason to read it again (and you always find something if you read your own work). 2. When I translate, I often find better ways to express myself in the original language. (more) |
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A: Choosing character names is a constant difficulty I either use an existing name and change something like adding a letter or swapping two: Boris -\> Borsi. Ken -\> Kan. If that fails, I pay this site a visit: http://www.fakenamegenerator.com/index.php (more) |
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Resources for character development I'm weak at building characters. What resources are there to create rich characters? I'm thinking beyond name generators: Quirks, biography, diseases like allergies, hobbies and jobs, wealth, omens, ... (more) |
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A: For Fantasy Stories, Should You Include a Map At the Beginning of the Book? I believe every little bit helps. My skill with world and place description is not what I like and I don't feel I can do much about it, so my solution is to add images to make it easier for readers to follow me. And don't forget that the map can be a great tool for yourself. If you have a complex pl... (more) |
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