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  1. just_darkjazz

    Writing The thing with pronouns

    As was mentioned above using names is the most effectrive method, though the repetition can be grating. Try pepering in descriptors about the characters. Their hair color for example, or their dress, or their job description. I've also seen mixing and matching first and last names to be...
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    I’m up to Part 6 of Jojo Bizzare adventure… why is every villain always time based (Spoiler)

    I belive Araki has stated he wants to make his villains seem indomitable and believes time based abilities to be the strongest, hence why he gives them to his villains. I haven't been into Jojo in a while though, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
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    A fresh start. What would you do?

    Hello. Im sure Im not alone in this but when I started working on my story I had no idea what I was doing. I had a vision, a plan, but few of the skills I required to actually see them through. I think I've improved a lot over the months that the story has been going, almost a year at this...
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    Are 'em dashes' a put off simply because AI uses it a lot?

    Gratuitous use is certainly an eyebrow raiser for me, but using it once or twice here and there feels fine most of the time. Or at least thats what I tell myself because I like to use them from time to time and the idea that readers may think my writing is AI terrifies be B)
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    What’s your favorite color or breed of cat?

    Apparently Greece has its own breed, the Aegean Cat, and I had no idea my whole life until something like a couple of weeks ago. So I'd say that, gotta represent :blobthumbsup: But also its a very pretty cat breed. As for favourite color... I'd say calico. But local cats are aslo very pretty...
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    When did you start writing?

    I've been an avid reader pretty much since day one, I got the bug of wanting to tell my own stories at around 7-8 years old. I didn't start working on stuff until I was 13, second year of junior high. And Im still working with the same OCs, although they've gone through several changes and...
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    Ever noticed that your character is a pretty crappy person? / What if worldbuilding leads to moral issues?

    At the end of the day I feel like you have to decide what kind of story you are going for. Your lich MC sounds pretty deplorable to me, which is not a bad thing nescsarily. But it can go a few different ways. It can turn into a redemption story, where she learnes the error of her ways and breaks...
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    PAY ARTISTS !!

    The thing that gets me the most about covers is the false idea that you need AI if you can't comission or make something yourself. @Envylope has the right idea, you can work miracles in any photo editing software, and without that much effort either. Its certainly harder than just prompting Grok...
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    To Those Who Write Fight Scenes...

    The hardest part I'd say is matching the physicality to the internal conflict your main character is going through, how the fight affects them. For me at least. I'm geared towards descriptions, can't handle emotions well. Unfortunately I cannot advise on how to do this because I don't know that...
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    Chapter Posting Schedules (Advice)

    The one true answer is, reallistically, as many as you are comfortable posting. Which is a non answer, but either way you have to figure out what schedule works for you. Naturally readers will want as much as possible, so daily would be the ideal for them but I personally would refrain from...
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    Giving characters debilitating injuries?

    I personally love the idea, and have applied it to my own story. I think its an incredible source of conflict, both internal and external. I love arcs where the characters have to get used to a new way of life, especially if they are physical and their injury diminishes their physicality...
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    Annoyances with physical books

    Honestly I can read whatever as long as its legible. Which is not always the case considering English is not my first langauge and the bulk of my library is translated works. I've read enough of them to know if the translator changes half way through a series without looking it up, it happens a...
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    I plan on releasing a companion piece to my main story, not quite sure of how to format it.

    That was a cocnern of mine as well. I hope to make those side stories semi regular, and I can see it becoming very messy very quick :blobrofl:
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    I plan on releasing a companion piece to my main story, not quite sure of how to format it.

    Unlike the regular serial nature of my main story I have had these ideas for prequels, sequels, or just putting one or several characters in wacky and zany situations that would be too much of a distraction from the main plot. Also smut that I deem to shameless and a detriment to the rest of the...
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    Favorite fictional villains?

    He probably has one of my favourite villain quotes.
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    Favorite fictional villains?

    The ones that come to mind off the dome is Higgs from Death Stranding (1 but mainly 2) and Shroud from Dispatch, those are the two I've been thinking about lately. I love how unhinged Higgs is, I don't want to spoil much about him but the ridiculous lengths he goes to achieve his goals make...
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    Favorite game of 2025?

    Death Stranding 2, Dispatch, Hades 2.
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    Y'all ever felt embarrassed with your first attempt at writing?

    Honestly I keep the notebook with my first ever writing and revisit it every so often. I don't cringe very much, it may not be good by today's standards but it was the best I could have done at the time. And in that sense its as good as my current writing.
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    What is your favourite season?

    I used to like autumn back when we had it. CLimate changed has unfortunately eradicated seasons, its either just scorching hot or freezing cold now, no in between. Which for me means allergies all year round.
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    Kitchen Nightmares

    Wow, very surprised to see this blow up :P I've heard similar stories from friends and family who have cooked in the army, cooking for a large group of people certainly sounds very stressful. Not to even mention cooking for seniors. Certainly a nightmarish job :blob_no: Oh yeah, been there...
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