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Three Ducks in a Trench Coat replied to the topic Is there any popular trope or writing style you don’t get the hype for? in the forum Topic of the Week 1 month ago
First person present writing. I’ve liked books with this style, but it’s not my favorite.
Romances where it takes less than a month for characters to fall in love.
Pop culture references. I hate it when books are full of pop culture references. Granted, this may be because I’m a very sheltered homeschooler and get none of them.
Why is every…[Read more]
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Three Ducks in a Trench Coat replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
Now it’s Celarent’s turn. Then maybe I’ll do Vyette…I’m having way too much fun with this.
1. What is your full name?
Celarent.
2. What is the most important thing the average person should know about you?
I am a man of mystery.
3. What is your body language right now? [Describe them in the interview, sitting/standing, fidgeting, etc.]
Lounged,…[Read more]
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Three Ducks in a Trench Coat replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
I’m so curious about Barnes right now.
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Three Ducks in a Trench Coat replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
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Three Ducks in a Trench Coat replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
I may do this for other characters that need more development, but I feel like writing in Ayla’s POV right now.
*Ayla screams* An interview? I shall be famous!
1. What is your full name?
Ayla Elizabeth Anderson [I may change the last]
2. What is the most important thing the average person should know about you?
The average person…[Read more]
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whaley replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
Okay okay, she’s very important, I just couldn’t think of anyone more important to interview. XD
LIE. Literally just lie, Barnes already did.
?!? Who?
Seb, I’m interviewing her post-midpoint in the story I guess. The story spans a couple years.
Lucille, I thought you were single
She’s private. It’s complicated. I shall…[Read more]
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Three Ducks in a Trench Coat replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
I can’t think of anyone important to do, so I’ll just go with Barnes
Ouch. Poor unimportant Barnes. XD
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whaley replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
I’ll do it myself. And I can’t think of anyone important to do, so I’ll just go with Barnes
1. What is your full name?
“Lucille Pallas Barnes.”
2. What is the most important thing the average person should know about you?
“Do not stand in front of me when I am walking. It will be dangerous for you, because I’m not easy to stop.”
3. What is…[Read more]
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whaley replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
Yay, people want to do this 🙂
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Esther replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
Oooh! Let’s do this for Hallie first! (And if she were in a real interview, she prolly wouldn’t answer these questions 100% honestly like I’m having her do now. 😉 )
1. What is your full name?
Hallie Grace WoodburyÂ
I just realized I never gave her a name so I had to choose one on the spot XD2. What is the most important thing the averag…[Read more]
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whaley replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
That’s what this topic is for, yep
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whaley replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
Some questions. Answer as if you are your character.
1. What is your full name?
2. What is the most important thing the average person should know about you?
3. What is your body language right now? [Describe them in the interview, sitting/standing, fidgeting, etc.]
4. How would other people describe you?
5. Where do you live? What is your…[Read more]
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whaley replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
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whaley replied to the topic Character Interviews in the forum Characters 1 month ago
We should totally bring this topic back. Tagging people who might not have seen this before… Go ahead and tag anyone else I forgot. My brain is a goldfish. XD
@linus-smallprint @ellette-giselle @raxforge @theshadow @godlyfantasy12 @stephie
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whaley replied to the topic Is there any popular trope or writing style you don’t get the hype for? in the forum Topic of the Week 1 month ago
…I feel like you guys can see the first post and I can’t… I hate accidentally making repeat posts. Oh, well.
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whaley replied to the topic Is there any popular trope or writing style you don’t get the hype for? in the forum Topic of the Week 1 month ago
Okay, well, I’ll write my thingy again
Is there any popular trope or writing style you don’t get the hype for?
Can be any kind of trope! Romantic, hero’s journey, maybe a specific character archetype.I found out over time that I don’t really like the trope where the government is over-controlling and tyrannical. The idea is realistic, it’s j…[Read more]
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whaley replied to the topic Is there any popular trope or writing style you don’t get the hype for? in the forum Topic of the Week 1 month ago
Testing… did this post come through?
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whaley started the topic Is there any popular trope or writing style you don’t get the hype for? in the forum Topic of the Week 1 month ago
Is there any popular trope or writing style you don’t get the hype for?
(By the way, this is the 101st TotW post! Kind of cool.)
Can be any kind of trope! Romantic, hero’s journey, maybe a specific character archetype.
I found out over time that I don’t really like the trope where the government is over-controlling and tyrannical. The idea is r…[Read more] -
whaley replied to the topic DnD QNA in the forum General Writing Discussions 1 month ago
Me and my sister will get DnD supplies soon! 😄 I found several friends to play with irl as well. None of us has experience, so I’ll have to learn the DM role by myself.
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whaley replied to the topic Bland Writing in the forum General Writing Discussions 1 month ago
A list of suggestions, because lists seem to help me. :]
1. SLEEP.
2. Think hard to see if there are any emotional problems holding you back. Maybe you’re comparing your work to other people too much. Maybe you struggle to connect with your first draft because it doesn’t have the same punch you expected it to have.
Then, if there…[Read more]
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