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LittleOwlbear reacted to WTFisReality's post in the thread How do I realistically write unrealistically? with
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I think the biggest thing to keep in mind for you is to understand, that in the beginning of your stories and in the blurbs, even the... -
LittleOwlbear reacted to skip.knox's post in the thread How do I realistically write unrealistically? with Like.
>I am worried This describes a more or less constant state of being a writer. We all experience it. So, worried? Don't worry about it...
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When you world bible is 400 pages, and your story is 0. When you know the equivalent of the whole history of China for a nation not...
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Oh man, you’ve hit on something *so* real here. Trope subversion can be amazing when it’s done right, but way too often it feels like...
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I have had two people interested in me at the same time and its was hell actually.
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LittleOwlbear replied to the thread Your Most Hated Tropes.There are a few tropes I always hate: - abusive relationships including the "bad boys", possessive behaviorn, jealousy etc... - men...
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Says the man with the raven on his shoulder...
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Honestly, this is such a refreshing take! You’re absolutely right tropes themselves aren’t the problem; it’s all about how they’re used...
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Trope subversion is my least favorite use of tropes. For instance (to use low hanging fruit), in the trope...
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I will probably get some pushback on this one but one troupe, but it might be less of a troupe and more of a mentality, that I hate is...
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Another couple or the list. Evil Corvids. The crows, the ravens and magpies all end up being evil, helping evil and such. And they are...
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Two coming to mind at the moment ( if these are tropes): 1. Anytime YOU, THE PLAYER/READER/VIEWER, are the bad guy, or are otherwise...
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LittleOwlbear replied to the thread Showing versus telling for POV character.I don't get this either. My main character is bit more analytical towards situations, people and themselves. So these are just their...
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LittleOwlbear reacted to Penpilot's post in the thread Showing versus telling for POV character with Like.
When writing, it's about knowing when to show and knowing when to tell. And a lot of it has to do with context. No word, sentence...
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LittleOwlbear reacted to pmmg's post in the thread Showing versus telling for POV character with Like.
I would echo the sentiments above, but I want to add about this portion: Yes, that can still be telling. Mary died in his arms. Bob...