writersyoga: Exposition is for explaining the basic rules of the story’s universe, introducing the main characters and conflict, helping to set the tone of the story, and generally trying to get the reader hooked and interested. Introducing the basic rules:… Read moreExposition (#fromthestart)
writersyoga: Exposition is for explaining the basic rules of the story’s universe, introducing the main characters and conflict, helping to set the tone of the story, and generally trying to get the reader hooked and interested. Introducing the basic rules:… Read moreExposition (#fromthestart)
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.
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.
Hi! Sorry for taking so incredibly long to get back to you on this! My social anxiety is a butt, and I apologize for that. I think an important angle to take here is that your antagonist doesn’t necessarily need… Read moreHi… I want to know what are the traits of a bad guy (antagonist)?
Hi! Sorry for taking so incredibly long to get back to you on this! My social anxiety is a butt, and I apologize for that. I think an important angle to take here is that your antagonist doesn’t necessarily need… Read moreHi… I want to know what are the traits of a bad guy (antagonist)?
loudlysilent: fuckyeahyoungadultlit: citizen-zero: YA literature? You mean books about Super Special White Girl and Her Mysterious Brooding Boyfriend? Here’s a list of black YA leads! And ten Native American protagonists! And a list of ladies who love ladies in YA!… Read more
loudlysilent: fuckyeahyoungadultlit: citizen-zero: YA literature? You mean books about Super Special White Girl and Her Mysterious Brooding Boyfriend? Here’s a list of black YA leads! And ten Native American protagonists! And a list of ladies who love ladies in YA!… Read more
plotlinehotline: Lots of Protagonists The question you should really ask yourself here is whether or not you can handle twelve main characters. Does the idea of it overwhelm you or excite you? If you feel that you’re able to do… Read moreI am working on a fantasy story that puts the great burden of saving the country on twelve teenagers. They are all capable in their own way and very different from each other, some even non-human. My question is: are there too many main protagonists?
plotlinehotline: Lots of Protagonists The question you should really ask yourself here is whether or not you can handle twelve main characters. Does the idea of it overwhelm you or excite you? If you feel that you’re able to do… Read moreI am working on a fantasy story that puts the great burden of saving the country on twelve teenagers. They are all capable in their own way and very different from each other, some even non-human. My question is: are there too many main protagonists?
