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Question Does everything have to be accurate?
Do I have to make everything apply to logic, physics, science, etc? The Harry Potter series has been a major hit, and it is nowhere near to being scientifically possible. But I've noticed that I can't seem to just "let things be" in my writing, as J.K. Rowling has. She knew her readers would accept ...
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over 6 years ago
Question How do I write an action scene?
I have recently written an action scene, and I am not satisfied with it. It sounded choppy and inconsistent, and I'd love to know how to write it so it makes sense, doesn't sound like a robotic description, and it keeps things going at a pretty quick pace. If you have any advice, please keep in mind...
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almost 7 years ago
Question How do I write thought battles?
I'd like to write a scene where my character is thinking back and forth between decisions, and I'm not sure what the correct way is. Do I write all of his thoughts in italics, or just every other to make it easier to decipher which sides his thoughts are taking? > Should I? > > Should I not? > > ...
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almost 7 years ago
Question How do I incorporate "survivor's guilt" in my character? How would it affect his daily life?
I have created a character who has survived through a massively traumatic event which, for him, lasted about ten years. He had a major hand in this event, though he was forced to do it. (Literally. Mind control.) He was rescued, in a way, but guilt plagues him daily. The problem for me is that I don...
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almost 7 years ago