WHEN I GET A NEW STORY IDEA AND I HAVE LIKE A HUNDRED ALREADY
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WHEN I GET A NEW STORY IDEA AND I HAVE LIKE A HUNDRED ALREADY
It’s just like:
given: many fantasy settings have a language called Common.
given: many fantasy continents are very large.
given: languages in our world diverge from ancestor languages because of time, distance, and other factors; there was no single day when someone went to sleep speaking Latin and woke up speaking Italian or French, and dialects blur near borders – the French of Alsace is influenced by German.
conclusion: you could take two people from either end of a fantasy continent, both claiming to be speakers of Common, and put them in a room, and it is possible that their dialects could be mutually unintelligible.
When Zuko apologized to uncle Iroh in the tent cause he was so ashamed of his actions and what he’d done to the only person who unconditionally believed in his ability to do good >>>>>
So okay, I’ve given this rant before but this is another good time for it.
Structurally speaking, ATLA did something important with Zuko that, in a purely mechanistic sense of narrative development, I think a lot of people don’t notice immediately, and that even fewer people who want to emulate what was done with him get.
Which is Zuko is made a protagonist VERY early, and the show goes out of its way to continually place Zuko into situations where the audience empathizes and roots for him.
This happens in literally the second episode of the series, if we count the two-part premiere as a single episode, which I think we should. The A-plot of that episode, “The Southern Air Temple,” is Aang reckoning with the genocide of his people… but the B-plot?
The B-plot is the introduction of Zhao, and more specifically, his introduction in a way that is calculate to shift the audience, whose introduction to Zuko did NOT engender a ton of sympathy to him, directly and forcefully onto his side. They want Zuko to kick Zhao’s ass.
This continues all through book one and book two. Remember, Zuko is never, ever the main villain of this series. That’s initially Zhao, followed by Azula and Ozai. (Plus various temporary players like Long Feng.) Whenever Zuko isn’t placed into direct conflict with the other protagonists, he’s always written and presented in a way that is careful, VERY VERY careful, not to make him too monstrous, and to make us root for him. He’s placed right next to Iroh, who is designed for people to like, and that reflects back onto Zuko; we want Zuko to be better than he is because we want Iroh to have good things.
Put aside for the moment whether any specific character, including Zuko, deserves their redemption. If you’ve decided you’re going to do that, you have to erect the proper narrative scaffolding around them, and it extends to far more things than “did this person not do things that were too horrible” and “is this person genuinely sorry and is working really hard to atone.” There’s a difference between protagonist and white hat, but if you want someone to eventually wear that white hat, you REALLY need to establish them as a plausible protagonist early on.
When Zuko apologized to uncle Iroh in the tent cause he was so ashamed of his actions and what he’d done to the only person who unconditionally believed in his ability to do good >>>>>
So okay, I’ve given this rant before but this is another good time for it.
Structurally speaking, ATLA did something important with Zuko that, in a purely mechanistic sense of narrative development, I think a lot of people don’t notice immediately, and that even fewer people who want to emulate what was done with him get.
Which is Zuko is made a protagonist VERY early, and the show goes out of its way to continually place Zuko into situations where the audience empathizes and roots for him.
This happens in literally the second episode of the series, if we count the two-part premiere as a single episode, which I think we should. The A-plot of that episode, “The Southern Air Temple,” is Aang reckoning with the genocide of his people… but the B-plot?
The B-plot is the introduction of Zhao, and more specifically, his introduction in a way that is calculate to shift the audience, whose introduction to Zuko did NOT engender a ton of sympathy to him, directly and forcefully onto his side. They want Zuko to kick Zhao’s ass.
This continues all through book one and book two. Remember, Zuko is never, ever the main villain of this series. That’s initially Zhao, followed by Azula and Ozai. (Plus various temporary players like Long Feng.) Whenever Zuko isn’t placed into direct conflict with the other protagonists, he’s always written and presented in a way that is careful, VERY VERY careful, not to make him too monstrous, and to make us root for him. He’s placed right next to Iroh, who is designed for people to like, and that reflects back onto Zuko; we want Zuko to be better than he is because we want Iroh to have good things.
Put aside for the moment whether any specific character, including Zuko, deserves their redemption. If you’ve decided you’re going to do that, you have to erect the proper narrative scaffolding around them, and it extends to far more things than “did this person not do things that were too horrible” and “is this person genuinely sorry and is working really hard to atone.” There’s a difference between protagonist and white hat, but if you want someone to eventually wear that white hat, you REALLY need to establish them as a plausible protagonist early on.
write for the audience you want, not the one you’re afraid of
write to delight the audience you want and piss off the one you’re afraid of
Oh I like this. I like the spite.
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Hm. Nora, but only for pins and Harry Potter merch.
Tar. All she wears is black leather.
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I could not be more excited to read the book I haven’t written yet
All I want is to one day hold a physical copy of my wip in my hand and cry.
My sentiments exactly
Okay now I’m thinking about Ouran again. How did they manage to make Tamaki both the dumbest character and everyone’s therapist and have it work so seemlessly. what a great character, what a great show
This never ceases to amaze me
Everyday is like. Endure Emotions and Complete Tasks. Can I die
I certainly am not
Absolutely not! 😆
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HEY DUDES I MADE THIS FILLABLE go check it out!! i also tweaked the pronouns to make it more inclusive! enjoy~
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@mechanicalriddle you are the true MVP. Thank you so very much!
I'm getting distracted by a different story! I recieved some advice once that when a new idea shows up in your head while writing a book, that its okay to persue it for a few days. Considering my talent for never finishing anything, I have to keep it to a decisive limit, but ive found it helps me to take a break from a specific story or character for a while. Keeps the first idea more fresh and exciting. Just a few more days and I will have to force myself to get back to the book! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt5IoSlAh_F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vte9qunwoqca
I need writer friends! Anyone have suggestions for who to follow? https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMYpMXA978/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mu5wvfyj630x
Good thing this notebook is almost full. The binding is on its last leg! Why, do you ask, do I use paper instead of my computer? Typing from scratch gives me writers block because it feels like it has to be perfect. When I use my notebook first, it helps the rough ideas flow, and encourages embelishment and rewrite when I convert it to a typed draft. Just a little thing I've noticed about myself. It IS quite a bit slower though. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsoSbmmg1vz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ij07x5b820rk
I was so close to beating last months word count! Better try harder this month https://www.instagram.com/p/BsHGirVgPOA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kld368qvqr08
Only 28 words tonight, but hey, at least its part of the main plot! https://www.instagram.com/p/Br9tiwcgsDK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v0zp01kdcb3o
How do you write so well ;w;
BY CRYING EVERY DAY ON A COPY OF RAY BRADBURY’S SHORT STORIES
In all seriousness, everything is practice! I like to read books and notice particular sentences/descriptions/dialogue bits that I like. I write them down and try to break down why I like them. That really helped me add tools to my writing tool box!
That is an interesting bit of advice. Never thought of it before.