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Adding Character FLAWS by OokamiKasumi, literature
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Adding Character FLAWS
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Characters have to have flaws, but sometimes it's a bit hard to add those flaws in.
-- Concerned About Characters
First of all...
What is a character Flaw?
A character's Flaw is a crack in their personality and/or talent. Something that both helps them AND harms them. Kind of the way true artists (and brilliant nerds) tend to also be serious flakes, and really socially awkward. This is actually because they spend so much time perfecting their talents that they simply aren't around people enough to correct their social skills. 'K?
Now then...
Where do you Put a Character's Flaws?
A character's greatest stren
Writing BEGINNINGS for Short Stories by OokamiKasumi, literature
Literature
Writing BEGINNINGS for Short Stories
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I was wondering if you had any tips on starting a short story? Like for instance, I have the scene all laid out in my head, I know exactly what's going on and stuff, I just don't know how to begin without giving away too much info and then boring the reader. If that make any sense.
-- Thanks
Tips on how to make a Beginning...?
-- Why, yes I do!
The fastest way to start a story -- is NOT at the beginning.
Open the story within one page of Hero Meets Villain, (or Lover Meets Beloved) with the story already in progress. Action scenes and snappy dialogue are the best hooks for snaring your reader, but hints
Strong Characters but a Weak Plot? by OokamiKasumi, literature
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Strong Characters but a Weak Plot?
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...I have very strong characters, but a very weak plot. While my story is primarily character driven, I feel I feel I put them in a place where there's not much plot, or that the plot itself is uninteresting. How do make my plot stronger? Furthermore, how do I find a balance between plot and characters? Or is it okay that my plot isn't gripping, as long as I have strong, well-developed characters?
What should you do when you have
Strong Characters but a Weak Plot?
First, I think we should clarify what Character-Driven means.
Character-Driven does NOT mean:
A story that focuses on the characters.
Character-Drive
Game of Thrones: 9 Worst Destinations In Westeros by techgnotic, journal
Game of Thrones: 9 Worst Destinations In Westeros
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The 9 Worst Destinations
In Westeros A Game of Thrones Travel Guide
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The following is a revised travel guide intended for those tourists who are up-to-date on all the latest happenings in Westeros (read: people who’ve watched seasons one through four of Game of Thrones, or have read the books at least through A Storm of Swords). If you’ve been living under a rock, we recommend you get caught up before reading, lest your experience be spoiled.
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