15 Tips for Writing Horror by DesdemonaDeBlake, literature
Literature
15 Tips for Writing Horror
15 Tips for Writing Horror
Chapter 2 “Genres” – Section 6 “Horror"
Anybody Can Write a Novel 2.0
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“[Horror fiction] shows us that the control we believe we have is purely illusory, and that every moment we teeter on chaos and oblivion.”
― Clive Barker
Horror is a genre which plays upon the emotions of the audience, but it does so for very specific reasons. We may not always analyze why we are made afraid by a sotry, but there are usually specific reason for our fears, a specific nature to them, and a specific way in which we can make fear more eff
How to Create an Outline for Your Novel by DesdemonaDeBlake, literature
Literature
How to Create an Outline for Your Novel
How to Create an Outline for Your Novel
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Chapter 4 “Preparing Your Plot” – Section 1 “The Outline”
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“Plot is what happens in your story. Every story needs structure, just as every body needs a skeleton. It is how you 'flesh out and clothe' your structure that makes each story unique.”
-Caroline Lawrence
Of all of the topics to discuss in writing a novel, none of them inspire quite so much ire as that of outlining your story. As artists, we sometimes want to believe in the concept of absolute freedom from form and conve
How to Create Character Chemistry by illuminara, journal
How to Create Character Chemistry
Two characters step onto the page and begin to interact. What do they say? How do they react to each other and play off each other? How do they respond when more characters join the party? It all depends on their character chemistry.
What Is Character Chemistry?
According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, chemistry is "the complex emotional or psychological interaction between two people."
In real life, this interaction happens naturally. But in fiction, this interaction is carefully designed to create a specific emotional state between the characters. The goal of this chemical engineering is to keep readers emotionally invested in yo
10 Tips for Description in Your Novel by DesdemonaDeBlake, literature
Literature
10 Tips for Description in Your Novel
10 Tips for Description in Your Novel
Anybody Can Write a Novel 2.0 Chapter 7 “Editing” – Section 8 “Descriptions”
"Setting shouldn't just consist of describing nature or a landscape, or of saying where something takes place. It is the world of specific people. It's not enough for it to feel vivid or credible; it should feel necessary." -Kaui Hart Hemmings
Last time, I said that the next tutorial I worked on would be on the topic of editing, and I had every intention of doing that. So I worked this entire time on that tutorial (minus time spent writing and traveling, of course) and made a slightly disheart
How to Be a Likeable Female Character by unicorn-skydancer08, literature
Literature
How to Be a Likeable Female Character
1. Have a sense of humor.
2. Learn to do some things for yourself; don't just sit around and expect someone else to handle all the work.
3. Have a listening ear and a sympathetic heart.
4. Dream about true love, but at the same time know how to care for yourself.
5. If you do find love, love him for who he is, not for what you want him to be.
6. Never be controlling or manipulative.
7. Never let anyone push you around.
8. Cry when necessary, but don't get carried away.
9. Always stand by those whom you truly care about.
10. Don't be so serious that you forget to have fun, but don't have so much fun that you forget to be serious.
Adding Character FLAWS by OokamiKasumi, literature
Literature
Adding Character FLAWS
-----Original Message -----
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
.:Song Lyrics Creation Guide:. by Veidara, literature
Literature
.:Song Lyrics Creation Guide:.
~Calling All Lyrics Lovers~
I've written well over 500 song lyrics, probably closer to 600 now. So let’s just say I have a little more experience than most people you will meet. Conveying a story in writing is something that comes naturally to me but sometimes it’s hard for me to get all my thoughts out into a tiny song or poem. So I like to think of it as a fragment or piece of a grander thought; a small tie-in that can add a bit of extra spice, emotion, and depth to your story.
• THEME – your song doesn't necessarily need to fit into one certain genre. It can also be multiple genres; that's okay. But what it defini
Nobody Loves My Character! by MissLunaRose, literature
Literature
Nobody Loves My Character!
On making characters lovable, in your story and online
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Disclaimer: This is a troubleshooting guide, and it doesn't necessarily cover every possible solution. It's based on my own experience, and not every idea may fit every character or work. Please use your common sense and personal taste when applying this information. Thanks for reading!
It's every writer's nightmare: your characters, after all the things you've put them through and all the months or years they've inhabited your head, have been eagerly displayed to the public and received an unenthusiastic response. Your audience has not been enchanted. The
Character design: Clothing by Felizias, literature
Literature
Character design: Clothing
When creating an OC the personality and backstory are the most important aspects. But how will s/he be recognized if her/his hair, face and whole body looks just like an other one's OC?
The answer is simply: her/his clothing! Most people choose their clothing on their own. And not everybody buys the same shirt or shoes.
The choice of clothing is the best way to get recognized because a lot of matters are involved when you choose your new shirt. You consider age, attitude, gender, environment, hobbies, personality and profession (even when you're unemployed).
But let me show you step by step:
Age
This aspect is quite simple:
A baby or toddl