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anyone else make headcanons of their own characters, and then realize ten minutes later that hey, im the author, i can Make This Canon or is it just me
Anyone else write in a canon fact about a character, realise that passage clunks too much, delete it, and downgrade that fact to ‘headcanon I can casually reveal to my Twitter readership while sipping champagne on a private jet, after becoming an NYT bestseller’?
The Pacifist and The Destroyer (malexmale) - 5. Lane (on Wattpad) https://my.w.tt/BlF1LbHUzX ***New chapters posted every other Sunday!*** **Book 2 of the Soulmates series** Three months after disappearing, Lane is back. Back in the city and going back to Unity High as if nothing has changed. But it has changed. Things are different now than they were the last time he was here. Different because he's got superpowers. Powers he didn't know about. Powers that hurt people. Different because he's coming back here knowing that he has to distance himself from those he cares about if he doesn't want them getting dragged into his mess. He needs to distance himself if he doesn't want them hurt. His friends...his boyfriend, Zuuro...they won't understand, but they'll have to. He has to leave them behind. He needs to keep them safe. At least, that's what he's telling himself. But as he quickly discovers, being back at school and keeping everyone away was a lot easier when it was just an idea in his head. His friends are stubborn, Zuuro still loves him, and none of them are about to let him go without a fight. And maybe, just maybe...Lane is okay with that.
BROKE: most OCs are terribly written self-inserts or Mary Sues with the exception of a few well-written ones
WOKE: it’s unfair to generalize OCs as poorly written, especially on a platform which encourages budding authors to develop characters for what they may eventually intend to publish. furthermore, the standards to which we hold female/femme characters are astronomically higher than those we impose upon male characters, therefore the term Mary Sue is innately sexist
BESPOKE: all canon characters began as someone’s OC and plenty of them are still celebrated despite often inconsistent writing, especially certain male characters who are a thinly disguised self-insert onto which critically-acclaimed male authors have transparently projected their fantasies thereFORE who gives a shit if we use our OCs to rip out a part of ourselves and work through it in lieu of therapy when the world is crumbling around us. whether writing is your profession of your hobby, we should all get to be trash goblins.
BROKE: most OCs are terribly written self-inserts or Mary Sues with the exception of a few well-written ones
WOKE: it’s unfair to generalize OCs as poorly written, especially on a platform which encourages budding authors to develop characters for what they may eventually intend to publish. furthermore, the standards to which we hold female/femme characters are astronomically higher than those we impose upon male characters, therefore the term Mary Sue is innately sexist
BESPOKE: all canon characters began as someone’s OC and plenty of them are still celebrated despite often inconsistent writing, especially certain male characters who are a thinly disguised self-insert onto which critically-acclaimed male authors have transparently projected their fantasies thereFORE who gives a shit if we use our OCs to rip out a part of ourselves and work through it in lieu of therapy when the world is crumbling around us. whether writing is your profession of your hobby, we should all get to be trash goblins.
What people think writing is like: careful planning and thought out plotlines
What writing is actually like: being possessed by an idea that you are constantly arguing with
I have never seen such an accurate description of writing in my life
The Pacifist and The Destroyer (malexmale) - 4. Zuuro (on Wattpad) https://my.w.tt/YQCgLXHMcX ***New chapters posted every other Sunday!*** **Book 2 of the Soulmates series**
Three months after disappearing, Lane is back. Back in the city and going back to Unity High as if nothing has changed. But it has changed. Things are different now than they were the last time he was here. Different because he's got superpowers. Powers he didn't know about. Powers that hurt people. Different because he's coming back here knowing that he has to distance himself from those he cares about if he doesn't want them getting dragged into his mess. He needs to distance himself if he doesn't want them hurt. His friends...his boyfriend, Zuuro...they won't understand, but they'll have to. He has to leave them behind. He needs to keep them safe. At least, that's what he's telling himself. But as he quickly discovers, being back at school and keeping everyone away was a lot easier when it was just an idea in his head. His friends are stubborn, Zuuro still loves him, and none of them are about to let him go without a fight. And maybe, just maybe...Lane is okay with that.
Me, watching my OC make terrible choices:
@unfocused-overwriter
@literally all my male characters
Creating Conflict
Or, as I call it, causing ~drama~
The key that keeps readers interested in your story is conflict. If nothing is at stake, then there is not much to see. So, here are a few general tips to cause some ripples in the ponds of your characters’ lives.
“Prioritizing”: Your character has two main motives that they have been working towards, but they end up in a situation where they have to sacrifice one to save the other. Depending on how easy or hard the choice is, this range from “disappointing” to “devastating” in the sacrifice.
Character Flaws: As I talked about in my cornerstones post, every character should have a flaw. Flaws are flaws and not strengths for a reason- they get in the way. Have your character have a moment of weakness, where they lose their values and give in to temptation or get carried away.
In addition: Even without their key flaws, characters can sometimes just… be wrong. Maybe they miscalculated. Maybe they misunderstood. Maybe they made the wrong guess. They did what everyone does: They Done Messed Up, and now they have to deal with the result.
Liar, Liar: Someone is lying, or even keeping secrets, and now, it’s causing problems. They can’t go forward without the truth, or worse, they are making mistakes due to a warped perception of the situation.
Draw backs: Let the good things come at a cost. One key rule for worlds with magic or superpowers is that all power should come at cost- equal to or greater than the power itself.
“Because I Said So”: Don’t forget, there are other characters in your story, and even if they are on the protagonist’s own side, they are not always going to just merrily go along with whatever the protagonist said. Maybe they disagree. Maybe they are powerful enough to get in the protagonist’s way, and maybe it’s that important to them that they try. If fighting an enemy is hard, fighting a friend is harder.
Take It Back: Your character makes a decision that seems right at the time. Maybe it was the obvious choice, or maybe it was taking a risk. But uh-oh…now there are unforeseen consequences.
Or, the opposite…
Decisions, Decisions: Maybe your character has to make a decision where there is not an immediately obvious choice. Make sure that both/all the options have both positive and negative possible or certain outcomes. There is no obvious right or wrong choice. Bonus, it’s funny to watch the fandom debate it later.
Strip Them Down: Remove your character’s greatest strength. For whatever reason, your character’s most valuable asset is not available, and now, they have to live without it. Bonus mode- it would be really, really helpful if they had it right now!
Or, do the opposite…
Boss Fight: Maybe, instead of your protagonist getting weaker, it’s your antagonist that gets stronger. Strengthen the opposition and see if your characters can adapt to survive, or if they lack what it takes.
Change of Plan: The rules of the game have changed. This can mean different things depending on your story. They could be literal rules, or more general. Think Hunger Games- did I say two tributes? I meant one, after all. Fight to the death now, please.
Amplify the Emotions: … And the results that come with. People do crazy things in the heat of the moment. You can’t think straight when all you can do is feel. Blinded by anger, sadness, or even joy, your character makes a bad choice.
*Pile It On: You know what a full plate needs? Even more stuff. Your character is already juggling, trying to balance a variety of responsibilities. So add one more ball. Do they crash and burn immediately? Does it take a while? Do they succeed? Any which way, the stress is high.
*Note: this one can be difficult on the author, too. Make sure that with all these plot lines, you’re not losing track, yourself.
“Murphy’s Law”: Simply stated, this is a plot tool that says, “whatever can go wrong, will.” I’m just going to say right away… be careful with this one. It’s really frustrating for your audience to watch the characters fail or lose or face misfortune over and over and over again. It makes it feel like nothing will ever come out of rooting for them, so you may as well give up now. Murphy’s Law can be great in the proper proportions, please, let your characters have some victories, or there’s no point to it.
And hey, don’t forget about your inner conflicts. You never know when those are going to have the opportunity to cause trouble.
Give ‘em hell, kids!*
***disclaimer: you do not have to be a kid to give them hell.
~Penemue
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Reasons to Keep Writing
•everyone starts small. just because you’re not big now, doesn’t mean you’ll never be. and if you’re just starting out, keep in mind those bigger blogs have been writing for much longer than you. building a following takes time.
•there will always be someone who enjoys your writing. every like, reblog, and comment is one person who enjoyed what you wrote and i can assure you they want more! and remember, not everyone remembers to leave evidence that they liked your writing or they might just be too nervous to interact with you. invisible fans exist, and you’ve got them.
•going along with that last one, your writing has the potential to help others! you could write about a minority, or maybe you could publish a little something comforting at the exact time someone else needs it. and most of the time, when you affect someone like this they’ll tell you, whether it be through tags, or a private message or whatever. that’s an amazing feeling.
•getting a compliment from someone becomes a sure-fire way to make your day better. nothing feels greater than seeing a comment from someone saying how much they love something you worked hard on. maybe write down these comments somewhere, so you can look at them when you’re feeling negative about your skills as a writer.
•writer’s block is not the end of your writing career. it sure feels like it sometimes, but everyone, even the popular writers you look up to, suffer from writer’s block. everyone puts out work they’re not 100% satisfied with sometimes, and that’s okay! when you get out of this slump, your writing will be better than ever before and you’ll enjoy it again. keep writing through a block so you can get there sooner.
These are the things I think about when I feel bad about my writing, so I hope they can help someone else too.
tropes that will always f*ck me up
composed characters losing their composure
kind characters snapping
characters hugging each other after one or both of them have been through hell
character cradling their significant other’s face while they kiss
character says something hurtful. later on in the movie they are in a similar situation and say something kind instead.
self sacrifice
griefstricken women (who under normal circumstances wouldn’t hurt a fly) lashing out and striking the person responsible for the loss of their loved one
ugly crying
characters struggling to talk because they’re about to cry
characters reuniting with someone whom they thought were dead
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I’m a 27 year old Journalism/PoliSci major with a focus on International Relations. I use they/them pronouns. I write a mix of fantasy, urban romance, mostly LGBTQA+ characters all in main roles. I like cats, history, languages, and generally cute things.
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If you ever feel bad that you missed a day of writing, just know that I took a two and a half month hiatus from my manuscript before going on to publish it. There are authors who go years before picking pack up on an old WIP. It’s normal, it’s part of the process. Don’t beat yourself up for living your life
[Image description: 4-panel comic. December 9, 2017. Panel 1: Sometimes I worry that nobody wants to read the things I want to write. Panel 2: But I want to read them. Panel 3: And I am a real person even if I don’t always feel like it. Panel 4: So I’ll keep writing.]
Alright I’ve seen a post go around a lot so this is probably an unpopular opinion but I have to say it anyway:
Just because something might be boring to write, does not mean it will be boring to read.
I firmly believe this because of a few reasons. One: it might be boring for you because you’ve written it ten times, because you already know what’s happening and what’s going to happen, it feels predictable to you because you’re the one who created it, etc. In that case, I do believe you should move on, even if it’s temporarily, or take a break, because it sounds like you might be getting burnt out. Even if it’s just burnout on that one scene, take a break (even if that means breaking to another scene) and come back with a fresh set of eyes. Maybe you’ll find that you can still get it done and still works. Or maybe you’ll decide you actually want to do something different and make it more fun. That’s fine, and is up to you. But it’s not inherently a boring scene just because you feel that way right now.
Two: writing and reading are two very different processes. To me, saying that if it’s boring to write it will be boring to read is like saying that if it’s boring to write the code, the game will be boring to play (idk much about code though so disclaimer). Like… those are two different things. There are things you might not enjoy writing but like reading, and vice versa. Maybe you still want to include those things in your story because you like reading them and think they make for a good story, but they aren’t much fun for you to write about. Still, you decide to push through because you think the story will be better for it. And maybe it will be. And if you end up changing your mind? Fine! That’s what other drafts are for!
Three: people have very different tastes when it comes to stories. There are people who enjoy things in books and movies that I literally do not understand at all. And the opposite is true, too. The part that you find “boring” to write might be someone else’s favorite part of the story. I am a person who believes that you should write for yourself first, but I think it’s important to keep in mind with the other things.
If you’re feeling stuck/bored/unmotivated, I think you should take a step back and evaluate why. Is it not the type of thing you typically like in stories, but it’s an important moment/transition? Or can the scene be taken out and bits and pieces of the important stuff sprinkled into others? Are you getting burnt out and need to take a break? Or is the scene really dragging the story down? Is it something you’d love to read but the writing part is just giving you some trouble? Or are you asking yourself why the heck you’re including this anyway because you don’t even like it? Maybe you will realize it is a boring scene that will be boring to read, and you’ll go back and change it up a bit. Or maybe you’ll realize it’s fine the way it is.
I 100% agree that skipping or ending the scene and moving on can be a very helpful tool to keep your momentum going and escaping writer’s block, and you should use it if it works for you. I’m not going to argue with that advice at all, even if it doesn’t work for me, because everyone’s minds and writing styles work differently. I can skip scenes temporarily to move onto something I’m more in the mood for, but even if I know I’ll have to change/cut something later, I have to come back and get it all down first. Because I can mine it later for the stuff I do need, even if I just sprinkle it over other scenes. I have to push through. That’s how my mind works. Yours probably works differently. And that’s fine. Do what works for you. I just think that a blanket statement of “boring to write = boring to read” is untrue and misleading.
“The first sentence of your book is to convince readers that they have to read the second.”
— Eric Simonoff (via psliterary)
