Activity for Klara Raškaj
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Should you write character description points in bulk or spread them out? I've heard a lot of people saying they skip descriptions if they are written as one bulk list, but others say it's important that we let the reader know what the character looks like and include all the intended details we want to reveal about their looks as soon as possible. So, when describing a c... (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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Do my characters need to have different mannerisms in order to be perceived as different? My editor returned to me with her initial critique of my novel, saying some characters were too similar, and that they had the same likes and dislikes and flaws. The characters she mentioned were exactly the characters whose personalities were more shown through their actions throughout the story, r... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Do I need to repeat character descriptions of main characters from one book to the next? In the second book of my trilogy, do I need to repeat everything about the main characters' appearance from the last book, or can I just mention a few key things? (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Do I have to show my characters making up after an argument, or can it be implied when we see them on good terms again? Is it okay to have two characters who had an argument to patch things up offscreen, or do readers explicitly need to see how they made up? None of the two characters in question are the protagonist, and the argument itself has little to no bearing on the plot. It basically served as a means for one ... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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If I'm writing in US English, am I not allowed to use the metric system? For example, can I say this if my book is written in US English (in non-dialog): > The car was going at least 140 kilometers per hour! Or should I convert them to miles or what have you? It's for a fiction novel that takes place in Italy. However, I'm using it simply just to convey to the reader "... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Am I changing POVs if I'm describing what two or more characters are sensing (touch, smell, sound, etc.)? Am I changing POVs if I'm describing what two or more characters are sensing (touch, smell, sound, etc.)? I know it's not okay to jump from one POV to another. Example: > Anna was afraid he'd notice she was embarrassed, but Ian thought she was the most beautiful creature he'd ever seen. However, I ... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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How to describe 4 main characters at once without overloading the reader with information? My main characters first appear in the book all at once. How do write their descriptions so that the reader isn't overloaded with so much information all at once? (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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How specific should descriptions of settings/appearances be? Some people tell me there are not enough descriptions in my book, some say there are too much. How do you know how much detail is enough? Is there like a rule of thumb for these things? Do I leave most of it to the reader's imagination, or do I need to be much more specific? (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Is shaking of the head positive or negative? When you say a character shook their head, does that mean they nodded, as in "yes", or they shook it sideways, signifying the answer is "no?" (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Should I repeat character descriptions if a character reappears the second time too far into the story? Should I repeat character descriptions if a minor character reappears the second time too far into the story? For example, I have a minor character who is introduced and has a bit of involvement at the start of the novel, but comes back in the third act and stays with us till the end. I've described... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Is there a dialog tag for when someone is saying something in awe? I'm looking for a dialog tag for when someone is in awe and saying something along the lines of "oooooo!" or "wooooooow!" > "Oooooooo!" they \\\\\\ed. Does it exist? If so, what is it? (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Is it okay to include world-building facts by "telling" instead of "showing"? I know we need to show and not tell, but is it still okay to sometimes tell instead of having to show it? For example, I wanna let the reader know that humans in my story are actually the same species as another race, but they just evolved under different conditions and that's why they look so differ... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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How to express sarcasm in non-dialogue text? You know how sometimes we say something sarcastically, and do the double-finger twitch that's supposed to symbolize quotation marks? How do you write that in non-dialogue text (narration)? Not describing that a character is talking like that and doing those things with his fingers, but as part of the... (more) |
— | almost 7 years ago |
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At what point do you draw the line of showing, and not telling, or vice versa? I often get confused in writing about whether or not something is showing or telling. For example, if my character wears a mask through which he can’t see, and I as the all-knowing narrator/writer explain in a small paragraph that his race can also orient themselves by sensing life energy around them... (more) |
— | almost 7 years ago |
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How to slow down the pace of the story? How do I slow down the pace of my story? And please refrain from answering with "add more descriptions," because I'm already aware of that technique :). I'd like to see if there are even more ways to do this as well. (more) |
— | almost 7 years ago |
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What do magazines mean when they say they don’t accept reprints? I want to submit fiction to magazines. Some of them say they do not accept reprints. What exactly do they mean by this? Does it just mean my fiction should not have been officially published, or should not exist anywhere on the internet in general? Can I submit my fiction to them if it has not been ... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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A: Should I be concerned about relatability or can I just tell the story the way it is? I think you don't need to put so much effort into making characters relatable. Especially for certain genres where one of the biggest appeals is escapism. Sure, relatability can be helpful, but I think it's much more important for you to focus on writing interesting characters, characters your reader... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |
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How do I get more exposure as an author? I've done everything, from building a nice website, being active on social media, posting my work on numerous websites, but I just cannot seem to get readers/followers. Any advice? Here's my website link if you want to check it out for yourself. https://klararaskaj.com/ (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |