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MC trapped in a video game world. I can't figure out how to make this work
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Having taken college philosophy, I'm pretty sure it's the interest in Philosophy that does the disservice. ;)
Apr 20, 2024
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MC trapped in a video game world. I can't figure out how to make this work
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As someone who's nutty as a fruit bat, just my opinion but you may hear this in other places, as well. The 'he was driven to madness and...
Apr 20, 2024
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What was hard to write?
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Uh... Actually, I think it's starting to. I'm still struggling with reading and having to start the current book over knocked the wind...
Apr 20, 2024
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The one little monologue I can think of from any of my work: ..... The captain turned and locked eyes with Gamel. He was older, with a...
Apr 20, 2024
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I appreciate the references; I did watch them (mostly). I still have a hard time turning to movies for examples of how to write (or not...
Apr 20, 2024
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The Epic Factor
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Epic... We've been called epic before. Urban Fantasy tends to keep a tight scope on the setting and characters, and the language is...
Apr 20, 2024
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How to Give Names "Power" (Not Religiously) ?
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I do this all the time, too. It's in your brain somewhere. He knows. Your little fingers know. And eventually, he's going to turn around...
Apr 19, 2024
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I've got an alien character in my space fantasy named BeginAgain. Everybody calls him Beg. A nickname of a nickname. Have I explained...
Apr 19, 2024
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Now we're getting into mob territory. :D Benny the Fish. Jimmy the Squirrel. Lefty. Stumpy. One Eyed Pete- And~ now we're back to...
Apr 19, 2024
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MeatBricks... NightNight... Clock... Stars... The really good ones are based on stories though. Like with a boxer, maybe "Pinkie,"...
Apr 19, 2024
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If it were me naming a character, I'd start with simple but effective. I can see your guy here being called "Chaos," or "Trickster," Or...
Apr 19, 2024
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And reputations spread and grow in the telling. This is done by some guys we know from our wanderings. Awesome song and a great example...
Apr 19, 2024
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You know, this isn't about names, it's about reputation. Sure, Edward Teach was known as Blackbeard. But it wasn't his nickname that...
Apr 19, 2024
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Some excellent reading options here. I will check them out when time allows.
Apr 19, 2024
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Yeah, like everyone else is saying, the power of the name isn't communicated through the character in question and definitely not in the...
Apr 19, 2024
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