Do you have any tips on writing heartbreaking angst :D
hello! i don't know if my methods work for others, but based on my experience:
- build up! the chemistry between the characters is important for reminiscent purposes, adding to the budding devastation.
- words/actions that become breaking points for your characters – things they never thought would come from their loved ones, their greatest fears, trauma. everything unexpected that shatters the image of they have.
- you've heard of slowburn relationship... but have u ever thought abt slowburn breakup? slowly drifting apart whether it's platonic of romantic, leaving the other person out and losing moments together.. pain
- uhm... death.
- my go-to tip is to just.... hurt yourself with imagination, things that would hurt you would probably hurt your readers too, if not more. play with different scenarios where tears are involved, hearts are broken, people torn apart. best stuff!
- death.