Too true. I think I've stolen too many of other people's jokes to be credited for my humor. XD
That's true. . .
You're welcome. I think they will. ^.^
Wow, that sounds pretty great--well, awesome, really, if his works have helped your through hard times. :3
Ohh, that's a hard question. . . I suppose it all boils down to how well the character's personality/journey can touch a reader and make the reader feel as if they relate to that character. Even if it's just some small, subtle way, I feel like it's important for the reader to feel there's. . . some sort of spirit in the story that they can relate to themselves; it helps make the experience all the more humanizing and captivating. . . . I have no idea if what I just said made any sense. Sorry. xD What about you?
XD It’s hard to make original content these days.
So why avoid them?
Thanks again!
Indeed. He quickly became one of my biggest role models.
That makes perfect sense, and I agree. I think a character should be relatable. If they’re not, it leaves the story feeling bland, and the reader won’t get much out of it. I think I look for genuineness the most with characters. They need to be real, relatable, genuine. Otherwise, they’re flat, static, no character development, no growth, no maturity.
What would you say is your favorite plot device to use? (Like, main character betrayal, misunderstandings, yadda yadda...?)
No kidding.
Because not everyone I talk to really understands the importance of those things in writing stories and I don't know how to explain it well.
You're welcome again!
That's wonderful. :3
Exactly!! That's a perfect way to put it! Some of my all-time favorites series are loved by me simply because of how well the characters and themes resonate with me.
Hmm. . . I think my favorite plot device to use is the big revelation moment; you know, like when Darth Vader tells Luke he's his father, or when Frodo realizes Boromir wants the Ring. Those can be really shocking and traumatizing for the main character and can completely switch the story around. OvO What's yours?
Indeed. He quickly became one of my biggest role models.
That makes perfect sense, and I agree. I think a character should be relatable. If they’re not, it leaves the story feeling bland, and the reader won’t get much out of it. I think I look for genuineness the most with characters. They need to be real, relatable, genuine. Otherwise, they’re flat, static, no character development, no growth, no maturity.
What would you say is your favorite plot device to use? (Like, main character betrayal, misunderstandings, yadda yadda...?)
No kidding.
Because not everyone I talk to really understands the importance of those things in writing stories and I don't know how to explain it well.
You're welcome again!
That's wonderful. :3
Exactly!! That's a perfect way to put it! Some of my all-time favorites series are loved by me simply because of how well the characters and themes resonate with me.
Hmm. . . I think my favorite plot device to use is the big revelation moment; you know, like when Darth Vader tells Luke he's his father, or when Frodo realizes Boromir wants the Ring. Those can be really shocking and traumatizing for the main character and can completely switch the story around. OvO What's yours?
Yeah...all the original content just keeps getting taken...
Ah. Well, I gave you the perfect way to explain it. You’e welcome.
Yeah, it is!
Nice. I always like a good character. I wish I could recommend book series, but I read a lot of teen and young adult fiction, probably not appropriate for the boards.
Nice! I used to love the idea of a main character or hero becoming a villain for a while. Lately I’m more into really sad moments and villain redemptions, as those tend to resonate better with readers.
What kind of settings do you use? A setting can make a huge impact on the tone of the story.
Because not everyone I talk to really understands the importance of those things in writing stories and I don't know how to explain it well.
You're welcome again!
That's wonderful. :3
Exactly!! That's a perfect way to put it! Some of my all-time favorites series are loved by me simply because of how well the characters and themes resonate with me.
Hmm. . . I think my favorite plot device to use is the big revelation moment; you know, like when Darth Vader tells Luke he's his father, or when Frodo realizes Boromir wants the Ring. Those can be really shocking and traumatizing for the main character and can completely switch the story around. OvO What's yours?
Yeah...all the original content just keeps getting taken...
Ah. Well, I gave you the perfect way to explain it. You’e welcome.
Yeah, it is!
Nice. I always like a good character. I wish I could recommend book series, but I read a lot of teen and young adult fiction, probably not appropriate for the boards.
Nice! I used to love the idea of a main character or hero becoming a villain for a while. Lately I’m more into really sad moments and villain redemptions, as those tend to resonate better with readers.
What kind of settings do you use? A setting can make a huge impact on the tone of the story.
*Wants to say something originally funny but can only think of jokes other people have created* Oof.
Ahh, gotcha. . . XD I often find myself reading books for younger teens and kids, simply because they have a better chance at being clean. It doesn't really help me advance my reading level, but, eh. . .
OHHH, villain redemptions are the BEST!! --or, you know, at least one of the best. And my word, who doesn't love a good sad moment in a big story?? x3
Oh, umm. . . Looking back, I tend to use American/European-like wilderness settings, as my characters are often creatures or people who spend most of their time outside. I've grown a fondness for mountain settings, although I'm not exactly sure why. . . xD And you?
Yeah...all the original content just keeps getting taken...
Ah. Well, I gave you the perfect way to explain it. You’e welcome.
Yeah, it is!
Nice. I always like a good character. I wish I could recommend book series, but I read a lot of teen and young adult fiction, probably not appropriate for the boards.
Nice! I used to love the idea of a main character or hero becoming a villain for a while. Lately I’m more into really sad moments and villain redemptions, as those tend to resonate better with readers.
What kind of settings do you use? A setting can make a huge impact on the tone of the story.
*Wants to say something originally funny but can only think of jokes other people have created* Oof.
Ahh, gotcha. . . XD I often find myself reading books for younger teens and kids, simply because they have a better chance at being clean. It doesn't really help me advance my reading level, but, eh. . .
OHHH, villain redemptions are the BEST!! --or, you know, at least one of the best. And my word, who doesn't love a good sad moment in a big story?? x3
Oh, umm. . . Looking back, I tend to use American/European-like wilderness settings, as my characters are often creatures or people who spend most of their time outside. I've grown a fondness for mountain settings, although I'm not exactly sure why. . . xD And you?
Shame...
I used to do that, then stopped. I don’t write clean irl either (I avoid certain things, try to keep a PG-13 rating). Sadly, the world we live in is very messy, and that messiness appeals to a large audience.
Yep, they’re pretty up there. Yeah, people eat drama for breakfast these days.
Cool! I switch between cities and run down places a lot. I try to use setting primarily to set moods, and give an air to a certain situation. If I want a sinister air, I go for something dark, and mangled, like an old, run down warehouse, or a cave. If I want a lonely air, I go with lots of empty space. I hardly ever settings for practical purposes, mostly tone setting. So it varies with tones.
Got a preferred character style? (If that makes sense... ) (I’m running out of questions... xD)
*Wants to say something originally funny but can only think of jokes other people have created* Oof.
Ahh, gotcha. . . XD I often find myself reading books for younger teens and kids, simply because they have a better chance at being clean. It doesn't really help me advance my reading level, but, eh. . .
OHHH, villain redemptions are the BEST!! --or, you know, at least one of the best. And my word, who doesn't love a good sad moment in a big story?? x3
Oh, umm. . . Looking back, I tend to use American/European-like wilderness settings, as my characters are often creatures or people who spend most of their time outside. I've grown a fondness for mountain settings, although I'm not exactly sure why. . . xD And you?
Shame...
I used to do that, then stopped. I don’t write clean irl either (I avoid certain things, try to keep a PG-13 rating). Sadly, the world we live in is very messy, and that messiness appeals to a large audience.
Yep, they’re pretty up there. Yeah, people eat drama for breakfast these days.
Cool! I switch between cities and run down places a lot. I try to use setting primarily to set moods, and give an air to a certain situation. If I want a sinister air, I go for something dark, and mangled, like an old, run down warehouse, or a cave. If I want a lonely air, I go with lots of empty space. I hardly ever settings for practical purposes, mostly tone setting. So it varies with tones.
Got a preferred character style? (If that makes sense... ) (I’m running out of questions... xD)
I know.
Yeah. . . makes it hard for one to get their hands on any good books written today. >.>
Perfect way to put it. xD
Ahh, those are very cool settings. OwO I've done a few settings like that before, like underground tunnels and dungeons. Have you ever written a scene so tense and spooky that you creeped yourself out?
(I'm not sure... xD) Um, as in what personality traits I like for my characters to have? (Whoops, I'll try to think of some good ones, too! xD) Ah, let's see--how many stories do you think you've written in total?
I used to do that, then stopped. I don’t write clean irl either (I avoid certain things, try to keep a PG-13 rating). Sadly, the world we live in is very messy, and that messiness appeals to a large audience.
Yep, they’re pretty up there. Yeah, people eat drama for breakfast these days.
Cool! I switch between cities and run down places a lot. I try to use setting primarily to set moods, and give an air to a certain situation. If I want a sinister air, I go for something dark, and mangled, like an old, run down warehouse, or a cave. If I want a lonely air, I go with lots of empty space. I hardly ever settings for practical purposes, mostly tone setting. So it varies with tones.
Got a preferred character style? (If that makes sense... ) (I’m running out of questions... xD)
I know.
Yeah. . . makes it hard for one to get their hands on any good books written today. >.>
Perfect way to put it. xD
Ahh, those are very cool settings. OwO I've done a few settings like that before, like underground tunnels and dungeons. Have you ever written a scene so tense and spooky that you creeped yourself out?
(I'm not sure... xD) Um, as in what personality traits I like for my characters to have? (Whoops, I'll try to think of some good ones, too! xD) Ah, let's see--how many stories do you think you've written in total?
Then do something about it...
Unless they choose to ignore the mess...
Sadly that applies to lots of things besides just books.
Yes. I’m sometimes afraid of the fact that I can think up certain things...
Yeah. Like do you have consistencies in characters? Character values and traits you like to use?
Too many to count, never finished one yet though. What about you?
Yeah. . . makes it hard for one to get their hands on any good books written today. >.>
Perfect way to put it. xD
Ahh, those are very cool settings. OwO I've done a few settings like that before, like underground tunnels and dungeons. Have you ever written a scene so tense and spooky that you creeped yourself out?
(I'm not sure... xD) Um, as in what personality traits I like for my characters to have? (Whoops, I'll try to think of some good ones, too! xD) Ah, let's see--how many stories do you think you've written in total?
Then do something about it...
Unless they choose to ignore the mess...
Sadly that applies to lots of things besides just books.
Yes. I’m sometimes afraid of the fact that I can think up certain things...
Yeah. Like do you have consistencies in characters? Character values and traits you like to use?
Too many to count, never finished one yet though. What about you?
I can't, my brain died. x_x
Sometimes there's too much mess to ignore.
Indeed. >.>
OK, now you're creeping me out a little. . .
Hmm. . . I suppose I've grown a liking for a protagonist who's a little closed-off and hard to reach emotionally, as that can lead to some interesting psychological character arcs and even villain redemptions. I also like the grumpy ones who say funny things and don't really care. How about you?
Sadly that applies to lots of things besides just books.
Yes. I’m sometimes afraid of the fact that I can think up certain things...
Yeah. Like do you have consistencies in characters? Character values and traits you like to use?
Too many to count, never finished one yet though. What about you?
I can't, my brain died. x_x
Sometimes there's too much mess to ignore.
Indeed. >.>
OK, now you're creeping me out a little. . .
Hmm. . . I suppose I've grown a liking for a protagonist who's a little closed-off and hard to reach emotionally, as that can lead to some interesting psychological character arcs and even villain redemptions. I also like the grumpones who say funny things and don't really care. How about you?
At least a hundred, just about all finished. xD
Then revive it...
Hmmmmm...debatable...
Oh, I am? Sorry.
I use a lot of self doubt in my characters. Makes for good redemptions later on.
Hmm. . . I suppose I've grown a liking for a protagonist who's a little closed-off and hard to reach emotionally, as that can lead to some interesting psychological character arcs and even villain redemptions. I also like the grumpones who say funny things and don't really care. How about you?
At least a hundred, just about all finished. xD
Then revive it...
Hmmmmm...debatable...
Oh, I am? Sorry.
I use a lot of self doubt in my characters. Makes for good redemptions later on.
Wow. xD
With what?
*shrug*
No worries.
Ohh, that's a very good one. Do you like writing fantasy or sci-fi more?
Me? Oh, gee. Well, narcissism was a big factor I really wanted a self insert myself in Ninjago, so then I started writing with my broken english at nine. What an origin story, huh? What about you?
Hehe, it's quite all right. Been busy?
XD Aw. :3 Oh, right, you live in Indonesia. . . ? I think simply reading good and fun books when I was young made me want to create my own stories in books. I started out by trying to imitate comic books and short novels I read.
Do you even have to ask???
Yeah, I do. And ever since I joined the LMBs, my english improved a lot, like a lot a lot, so now I'm the godess of english in my class I guess Aw, that's adorable :3 How old were you?
XD Aw. :3 Oh, right, you live in Indonesia. . . ? I think simply reading good and fun books when I was young made me want to create my own stories in books. I started out by trying to imitate comic books and short novels I read.
Do you even have to ask???
Yeah, I do. And ever since I joined the LMBs, my english improved a lot, like a lot a lot, so now I'm the godess of english in my class I guess Aw, that's adorable :3 How old were you?
XD You poor thing.
That's awesome! xD Seriously, I would never have been able to guess English wasn't your second language. You're really good. At least nine, maybe ten years old at the time. :3 I remember being determined to publish a book before I was twelve.
I suppose it all boils down to how well the character's personality/journey can touch a reader and make the reader feel as if they relate to that character. Even if it's just some small, subtle way, I feel like it's important for the reader to feel there's. . . some sort of spirit in the story that they can relate to themselves; it helps make the experience all the more humanizing and captivating. 
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Some of my all-time favorites series are loved by me simply because of how well the characters and themes resonate with me. 
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--or, you know, at least one of the best. 
Yeah, people eat drama for breakfast these days. 
Yeah, people eat drama for breakfast these days. 
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Do you like writing fantasy or sci-fi more? 
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