HIII, uh, I started reading your work in ao3 a few months ago and I love how you writee😭♥️
Andd I kinda want to write showtime too, but Im new in this stuff. I remember I posted a fanfic years ago that I didn't even finish so im trying to plan all the plot first before writing the final thing. Still, is hard for mee (Im only used to draw)
So I was wondering.. any tips for begginers? Or what are the steps you follow to write? I'd really appreciate it🙏
Hi! I'm so honored that you enjoy my fics and thought to come to me for some writing tips :,)
I tend to think of writing as being similar to when you draw, and you catch yourself making the same expression as the character you're drawing. You almost get locked in on it so much that it feels like you're a part of it. It's not necessarily a feeling you can force but when it does come around, definitely use it. Sometimes I catch myself acting out some of the dialogue, expressions, etc. when I get really locked in, and that's usually when I end up happiest with the results, because it comes from a more authentic place.
I think what I'm trying to get at with that is that there's always something appealing about writing characters, thought processes, etc. in a realistic way. Even if that means they stumble over their words or suddenly get self-conscious, it's a very human thing to experience. Which is why I think imagining the environment and how you would feel or think helps a lot, and then you can translate those bits into what feels appropriate for the charcter.
So like with Caine, I think he's very sensitive to criticism. For me, if I were to be spending time with Pomni and suddenly her tone changes a little bit, I would worry that I did something wrong and want to correct it. The way that would translate onto Caine might be that same sudden insecurity and wanting to correct it, but in a much more desperate way to compensate, if that makes sense? Taking something authentic that I'd feel and turning it into the character.
One of my biggest pieces of advice is about the dialogue: If you can't hear the dialogue being said in the character's voices, it probaly isn't in-character. If I can hear the character saying it in their voice, then chances are that you're writing them in-character. So I try to keep that in mind when I'm writing dialogue and I think it helps! :)
Last thing I can think of is kind of the same advice everyone gives, but reading. Doesn't have to be actual books or anything, but even reading other fics is great. Being introduced to other people's writing styles can change the way you think and helps you to shape your own writing style.
But most importantly -- it doesn't have to be perfect. If it's fueled by passion, then you've already created something beautiful!
Thank you again and I would love to read your fics if you're comfortable with it!! <3
