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| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Edit | Post #25336 | Initial revision | — | about 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #25259 | Initial revision | — | about 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #19915 | Initial revision | — | about 5 years ago |
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A: Should I make my character suspect an upcoming twist or not? An alternative answer: You can leave it up to the reader to wonder whether the character knew. This depends on your writing style, but it is actually possible to show everything the character actually physically does and much of the character's immediate reactions and responses to events, without d... (more) |
— | almost 7 years ago |
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A: How would a mature teenager behave? The old adage is, "write what you know." To add to that (and make it more of an encouragement than a rejection), we can also say, "know what you write." Your own personal observation of people and how they interact and live really is your best tool upon which to draw for vivid, life-like characters.... (more) |
— | almost 7 years ago |
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A: How much detail is too much? Daniel's answer is good, but I have an additional "yardstick" which may be helpful: Part of art, of any art form, is inviting the audience to contribute. It's even been said this is what makes it art: A return contribution is invited. You supply something yourself as an audience or reader, rath... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |