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I am writing a story about an abandoned house. Do you have any ideas of why the house wouldn’t be taken down? Especially if it has been there for a long time. And if kids would be able to go into the house to explore.

stephanieatillman

Hmmmm… I would guess that maybe the paperwork hasn’t gone through. When people die, the legal matters get really complicated. Maybe they still need to pay their estate taxes, or there’s some matter in the will that’s contradictory. The will… Read moreI am writing a story about an abandoned house. Do you have any ideas of why the house wouldn’t be taken down? Especially if it has been there for a long time. And if kids would be able to go into the house to explore.

I am writing a story about an abandoned house. Do you have any ideas of why the house wouldn’t be taken down? Especially if it has been there for a long time. And if kids would be able to go into the house to explore.

stephanieatillman

Hmmmm… I would guess that maybe the paperwork hasn’t gone through. When people die, the legal matters get really complicated. Maybe they still need to pay their estate taxes, or there’s some matter in the will that’s contradictory. The will… Read moreI am writing a story about an abandoned house. Do you have any ideas of why the house wouldn’t be taken down? Especially if it has been there for a long time. And if kids would be able to go into the house to explore.

So I’m writing a book that draws from my own experiences, and as that’s the case, is it okay to use myself as a baseline for the protagonist, as long as I develop her into something uniquely her own? I don’t like the idea of a character being so similar to me, but I’m hoping she’ll be her own person eventually.

stephanieatillman

I heavily advise developing her into her own character before you start writing. Because no matter how reasonable you think she is, if someone doesn’t like her, it becomes a personal affront. One of my former professors, Dr. David Jack… Read moreSo I’m writing a book that draws from my own experiences, and as that’s the case, is it okay to use myself as a baseline for the protagonist, as long as I develop her into something uniquely her own? I don’t like the idea of a character being so similar to me, but I’m hoping she’ll be her own person eventually.

So I’m writing a book that draws from my own experiences, and as that’s the case, is it okay to use myself as a baseline for the protagonist, as long as I develop her into something uniquely her own? I don’t like the idea of a character being so similar to me, but I’m hoping she’ll be her own person eventually.

stephanieatillman

I heavily advise developing her into her own character before you start writing. Because no matter how reasonable you think she is, if someone doesn’t like her, it becomes a personal affront. One of my former professors, Dr. David Jack… Read moreSo I’m writing a book that draws from my own experiences, and as that’s the case, is it okay to use myself as a baseline for the protagonist, as long as I develop her into something uniquely her own? I don’t like the idea of a character being so similar to me, but I’m hoping she’ll be her own person eventually.

How would I write a character who over-analyzes their setting and especially people body language? It’s quite an interesting concept but it would many things repetitive. I want them to see everything and also draw their conclusions but I’m afraid that would be very boring to my readers

stephanieatillman

Hmmmm… I’m an over-analyzer, but doing it to that extent in the form of writing isn’t something that I’ve tried just yet. I think the best way to do that is to watch and read media that uses that concept…. Read moreHow would I write a character who over-analyzes their setting and especially people body language? It’s quite an interesting concept but it would many things repetitive. I want them to see everything and also draw their conclusions but I’m afraid that would be very boring to my readers

How would I write a character who over-analyzes their setting and especially people body language? It’s quite an interesting concept but it would many things repetitive. I want them to see everything and also draw their conclusions but I’m afraid that would be very boring to my readers

stephanieatillman

Hmmmm… I’m an over-analyzer, but doing it to that extent in the form of writing isn’t something that I’ve tried just yet. I think the best way to do that is to watch and read media that uses that concept…. Read moreHow would I write a character who over-analyzes their setting and especially people body language? It’s quite an interesting concept but it would many things repetitive. I want them to see everything and also draw their conclusions but I’m afraid that would be very boring to my readers

Thought up a brilliant phrase, “raindrops bathed in golden kisses.” thought it could inspire someone, as a prompt or something?

stephanieatillman

Ooh, I like it! Okay, people, let’s see what we can do with this! Use it as a basis for a story and use the phrase itself somewhere in the story. Try to focus on good narrative and vivid descriptions.

Thought up a brilliant phrase, “raindrops bathed in golden kisses.” thought it could inspire someone, as a prompt or something?

stephanieatillman

Ooh, I like it! Okay, people, let’s see what we can do with this! Use it as a basis for a story and use the phrase itself somewhere in the story. Try to focus on good narrative and vivid descriptions.

Did you get my ask?

stephanieatillman

I’m not sure, since you’re anonymous! D: I’m very behind on answering my asks, so I’m trying to alternate between old ones and new ones. I have a lot of work on my plate since I’m a freelancer, and it… Read moreDid you get my ask?

Did you get my ask?

stephanieatillman

I’m not sure, since you’re anonymous! D: I’m very behind on answering my asks, so I’m trying to alternate between old ones and new ones. I have a lot of work on my plate since I’m a freelancer, and it… Read moreDid you get my ask?

Have you ever experienced an excruciating writer’s block that leads to extreme depression? I haven’t been able to write a single meaningful thing for months. I feel like my talent and motivation is draining out of me by the second. All I want to do is write but it just seems impossible. What could I possibly do?

stephanieatillman

Definitely! And sometimes it’s the other way around. Try setting off 15 minutes for yourself to write tomorrow. Then, sit down wherever you normally write, and breathe deeply 3 times. Look at your surroundings and take in all the details… Read moreHave you ever experienced an excruciating writer’s block that leads to extreme depression? I haven’t been able to write a single meaningful thing for months. I feel like my talent and motivation is draining out of me by the second. All I want to do is write but it just seems impossible. What could I possibly do?

Have you ever experienced an excruciating writer’s block that leads to extreme depression? I haven’t been able to write a single meaningful thing for months. I feel like my talent and motivation is draining out of me by the second. All I want to do is write but it just seems impossible. What could I possibly do?

stephanieatillman

Definitely! And sometimes it’s the other way around. Try setting off 15 minutes for yourself to write tomorrow. Then, sit down wherever you normally write, and breathe deeply 3 times. Look at your surroundings and take in all the details… Read moreHave you ever experienced an excruciating writer’s block that leads to extreme depression? I haven’t been able to write a single meaningful thing for months. I feel like my talent and motivation is draining out of me by the second. All I want to do is write but it just seems impossible. What could I possibly do?

Any tips for developing a backstory into an actual story? I got a really good hold on this character’s background, and I wanna do something with it.

stephanieatillman

Ooh, this is a tricky one! It really depends on what angle you’d like to take: is it a triumph or a downfall? A comedy or a tragedy? Tone is everything when it comes to a backstory. In what way… Read moreAny tips for developing a backstory into an actual story? I got a really good hold on this character’s background, and I wanna do something with it.

Any tips for developing a backstory into an actual story? I got a really good hold on this character’s background, and I wanna do something with it.

stephanieatillman

Ooh, this is a tricky one! It really depends on what angle you’d like to take: is it a triumph or a downfall? A comedy or a tragedy? Tone is everything when it comes to a backstory. In what way… Read moreAny tips for developing a backstory into an actual story? I got a really good hold on this character’s background, and I wanna do something with it.

Oh, I probably should’ve given you some more context there. The 14 year old and the 16 year old meet over the summer and have time to bond without being interrupted by busy class schedules. The girls don’t live in the same state, though. But the book is set to end with the 16 year old writing a letter to the 14 year old saying that she’s moving to the 14 year old’s state/enrolling in the same high school as her. So if I decide to write a book to follow up this one, that’ll be the focus. Thanks!

stephanieatillman

Oh, cool! Thanks for letting me know! That sounds like an interesting premise! There’s lots to do over the summer, so that makes sense. 🙂 Great ideas!

Oh, I probably should’ve given you some more context there. The 14 year old and the 16 year old meet over the summer and have time to bond without being interrupted by busy class schedules. The girls don’t live in the same state, though. But the book is set to end with the 16 year old writing a letter to the 14 year old saying that she’s moving to the 14 year old’s state/enrolling in the same high school as her. So if I decide to write a book to follow up this one, that’ll be the focus. Thanks!

stephanieatillman

Oh, cool! Thanks for letting me know! That sounds like an interesting premise! There’s lots to do over the summer, so that makes sense. 🙂 Great ideas!

About the age question, I agree that it would probably depend a lot on where they live. As an example, that could quite possibly happen where I live (in Sweden) however it wouldn’t be as accepted as a 15 and 17 year old would be. Why? Because in America the age of consent is 18 (if I’m correct) but that age is 15 in Sweden. So just like it could be a bit like :/ if a 17 and 19 year old, or 16 and 18 year old, were dating in America (though it happens) it would be like that with 14 and 16 here.

stephanieatillman

Definitely! Plus, the age of consent actually varies depending on where you are. Some parts of the U.S. say 16, for example. And it definitely depends on how far apart they are in age, too. A 17-year-old dating a 13-year-old… Read moreAbout the age question, I agree that it would probably depend a lot on where they live. As an example, that could quite possibly happen where I live (in Sweden) however it wouldn’t be as accepted as a 15 and 17 year old would be. Why? Because in America the age of consent is 18 (if I’m correct) but that age is 15 in Sweden. So just like it could be a bit like :/ if a 17 and 19 year old, or 16 and 18 year old, were dating in America (though it happens) it would be like that with 14 and 16 here.

About the age question, I agree that it would probably depend a lot on where they live. As an example, that could quite possibly happen where I live (in Sweden) however it wouldn’t be as accepted as a 15 and 17 year old would be. Why? Because in America the age of consent is 18 (if I’m correct) but that age is 15 in Sweden. So just like it could be a bit like :/ if a 17 and 19 year old, or 16 and 18 year old, were dating in America (though it happens) it would be like that with 14 and 16 here.

stephanieatillman

Definitely! Plus, the age of consent actually varies depending on where you are. Some parts of the U.S. say 16, for example. And it definitely depends on how far apart they are in age, too. A 17-year-old dating a 13-year-old… Read moreAbout the age question, I agree that it would probably depend a lot on where they live. As an example, that could quite possibly happen where I live (in Sweden) however it wouldn’t be as accepted as a 15 and 17 year old would be. Why? Because in America the age of consent is 18 (if I’m correct) but that age is 15 in Sweden. So just like it could be a bit like :/ if a 17 and 19 year old, or 16 and 18 year old, were dating in America (though it happens) it would be like that with 14 and 16 here.

I’ve got a question about age differences. Would it be considered appropriate for a 14 year old and a 16 year old to be in a relationship in a novel?

stephanieatillman

Hmmm, interesting question. I think it probably depends on where it’s set. I could easily see a 14-year-old wanting to be in a relationship with a 16-year-old, but I’m having a hard time seeing it go the other way. I… Read moreI’ve got a question about age differences. Would it be considered appropriate for a 14 year old and a 16 year old to be in a relationship in a novel?

I’ve got a question about age differences. Would it be considered appropriate for a 14 year old and a 16 year old to be in a relationship in a novel?

stephanieatillman

Hmmm, interesting question. I think it probably depends on where it’s set. I could easily see a 14-year-old wanting to be in a relationship with a 16-year-old, but I’m having a hard time seeing it go the other way. I… Read moreI’ve got a question about age differences. Would it be considered appropriate for a 14 year old and a 16 year old to be in a relationship in a novel?