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I tried several other versions in my testing chapter. And I think this is beyond my skill for now. I just cannot get it right. I decided to simply mention it few times, when he meets somebody new, that he is hard to understand. Mostly I rely on his noticeable different behavior like bow instead of ha... (more) |
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How to train readers in Argot or Slang I have a character which is typical street thug, criminal and did his time in jail. He is using a lot of underground Argot and thug slang. Example below > At the end we got the ice, gravy train if you know your beeswax > In translation from argot it means "At the end we stole the jewelry, e... (more) |
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Using accents while staying legible My character is using a hardly legible accent, or simply an accent which is not comfortable for a reader to read. For example: > “Ye've caught us in th' middle o' supper. Seein' as how yer no bleedin' or in immediate danger, I’ll let th' others finish their meal before callin' them t' help. A... (more) |
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A: Everyone's a woman: how do you show that through gender-neutral language? My answer will be simple but hard to execute 1) Show to world around them. For example toilets would be "seaters" only (dunno name in english), no man toilets at all - It would all be just one door WC with one type of seating toilet.. I am not sure how much is that truth but I heard that women s... (more) |
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| Comment | Post #276241 |
I think you hit the nail. I did the change too fast and with neglected foreshadowing. I am really inclining to what one of the reader suggested and do redemption arc, returning the character to "good-side" but more matured as a result of her transformation and pretend the redemption was all planned h... (more) |
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Dealing with Audience's expectations Over the years I gained small audience and I love them. My last work quite disappoint them in regard of one character and I feel bad about it. I felt like character's struggle she went through would drastically change her. It was likable character with portion of naivety and big heart. Problem is, sh... (more) |
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A: Writing "light hearted" lead characters I am often inspired by Hawkeye from M.A.S.H. - if you do not know this character, it is a talented doctor drafted into the Korean War who overcame difficulties with humor. But from time to time he has moments where even he cannot crack a joke and goes very serious, even dark. For First, like Hawke... (more) |
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| Comment | Post #276172 |
When you get the answer it always feel so obvious - I think it is just matter of practicing to do proper set up without forcing it into places where it does not belong for sake of having it. As always Mark, thank you. You are excellent source of knowledge (more) |
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Action scene pacing and clarity I am using, for action scenes, this three act format which allows me to control pacing and create order in hectic environment: Action - analysis - reaction Johann fired (action) his pistol and missed, he had no time for reload (Analysis) and Frederick made quick decision to draw steel(react... (more) |
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| Comment | Post #276129 |
I decided to combine both ideas here... First I will go for natural rebellion to "annoy parents" which brings this character into circle of absinthe sipping avantgarde friends, which will makes him later adopt these ideas as his genuine agenda. (more) |
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Also: Wow! I have double major from modern history and literature! That is awesome to see that experience writer like you did same studies as I did!! (more) |
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| Comment | Post #276127 |
Thank you very much for explaining that it is completely fine to have fully conscious teenagers and perfect "lens, not a window" portrait.
I would just like to add, that severing ties with their business, when entering gentry, to clean the taint of trade were not expected from landed gentry during... (more) |
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nope, love it. Thanks (more) |
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In a young adult, what would cause development of a high sense of duty? This is a question related to my previous question about child's morality, but different criteria are applied. Criteria and Question: My desired kid would be born commoner but from merchant class, boy or girl, apprenticed as a captain's clerk on board of a ship at the age of 16. What events o... (more) |
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Could a 13-year-old have morality to disagree with their family's unethical business practices, while those are the norm in their society? I am very bad at writing children characters in my stories, I always make them either too "dumb" or too developed. Currently I am in need of believable child +- 13, boy or girl. Requirements: My desired kid would be born into landed gentry, connected to nobility but no title bearer. He is priv... (more) |
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