Activity for Jared K
| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Edit | Post #33648 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #31346 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
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A: Is it possible to narrate a novel in a faux-historical style without alienating the reader? Include Excerpts written in the old style You say you want to focus on a character who recorded his lived experiences. This character could narrate their experiences in 1st-person reliable past-tense in a modern style, but then occasionally include excerpts from their diary as they write it, possibl... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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A: How long should I mention an injured character’s pain? I'd say mention it whenever it affects the character's thoughts or behavior, or the outcome of plot elements. If the injury has no affects on the choices of characters or on the plot, then you can just say "It hurt, but it got better". "The group started talking about changing the plan to a long hik... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |