Activity for Prahara
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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) |
— | almost 4 years ago |
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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) |
— | almost 4 years ago |
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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) |
— | almost 4 years ago |
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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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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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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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A: Telephone Conversations > "Have my money, donkey?" said man on the other side of phone with hostility in his rough voice "I promise I will get the dosh by the midnight," said John into the phone nervously, drop of sweat running from his forehead "just leave her be." > In this example I chose to describe one man on... (more) |
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A: Writing Challenge #2: What the thunder said I did some haiku with thunder motive (I hope it is haiku, syllables are deceitful) Split by fate like flash and roar tragedy or bless? For this answer my hearth sore By being graceful dancer I will never know Revelations come no more With my soul I lost the spar... (more) |
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A: Chapter 1 Problems Great advises were given here and I cannot add to it more, but I still do have some minor things which might help you. But be aware, because they work for me, it does not mean they will work for you! Schedule: Make it a rule in your life. Even if it means to write just 300 words per day. Just ... (more) |
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A: How to show powerful emotion in a character trying to hide it? At my work I have it usually easy. I have visual media to represent strong emotions, but we can extrapolate. First ask yourself what is the consequence of suppressed strong emotion for longer period time (That is individual - go by guts what you feel your character can handle). For negative emo... (more) |
— | almost 4 years ago |