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Post by FairyTaleArista on Jun 22, 2015 6:35:04 GMT -6
For if you suddenly run into the world's greatest bit of writer's block , are unsure of some rule of writing , or any other problem you might have , here's your thread, and your fellow writers will help you out.
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Post by EvilAuthorAddyson on Jun 22, 2015 9:40:11 GMT -6
Okay, I need help. I'm introducing a new character in one of my stories. It's in a fantasy world. His name is Prince Braithe. He was born with some sort of special ability but I don't know what and am having trouble coming up with something. Any ideas?
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Post by dragongirlwriter on Jun 22, 2015 10:06:58 GMT -6
Okay, I need help. I'm introducing a new character in one of my stories. It's in a fantasy world. His name is Prince Braithe. He was born with some sort of special ability but I don't know what and am having trouble coming up with something. Any ideas? Special ability? **rubs hands together** Well, he could be a mindreader; be able to communicate with animals or plants (like dragons) ; be a shapeshifter; be able to feel things that are happening several miles away by simply touching the ground; be naturally highly skilled with weapons; fly; control water, wind, fire, metal, earth, or anything else you please (like cookies) ; be able to ride lightening; be naturally a healer (which would require a bit of being able to know what a plant is by looking at it or touching it); be able to control anything and anyone by the music that he plays ... Yeah. I might come up with more later, but I just ran out, lol. Now I'm going to ask questions. How are you introducing him? Is the story already going, or is it going to open with him doing something? If it's already going, where is/are your other main character(s) and what are they doing? You can have Prince Braithe rescue them using his powers from some dangerous situation (classic knight-in-shining-armor entrance) or he can accidentally get them in trouble by using them. Does he know about his powers, or are they a surprise to him? Does anyone else know? If he doesn't know, why? How old is he (which translates to "how can he possibly not know if he's, say, nineteen years old?")?
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Post by EvilAuthorAddyson on Jun 22, 2015 10:25:09 GMT -6
Thanks for the ideas, dragonwritergirl! Oh, and I just character-cast him as Bradley James.
Yes, the story is already going. Prince Braithwaite is going to be a secondary character (but I think an important one). My MC is in chains in the throne room talking to the king and the eldest princess, Braithe's father and sister. They are trying to convince my MC, Tobiah, who has fire powers, to lead their army against an army of the other country that is made up solely of people with powers. Finish is refusing because his king is trying to take over the other country. Braithe will walk right into the middle of this. He is the only one who knows about his power. He is the only person with powers that doesn't have pointed ears, which are a sign that one has a power. My other MC has just been put in jail and people working for the other country are going to force him into their army of people with powers.
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Post by EvilAuthorAddyson on Jun 22, 2015 10:26:03 GMT -6
Oh, and Braithe is probably around nineteen or twenty-one.
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Post by EvilAuthorAddyson on Jun 22, 2015 10:35:27 GMT -6
Thanks, dragongirlwriter! I think I'll use the being-able-to-control-anyone ability. It seems appropriate for him.
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Post by rayray on Jun 24, 2015 17:19:18 GMT -6
I think he should have the ability to move things with his mind!!!! and introduce him when he uses it to save someone!!!!!
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Post by MistyofGreenshire on Jun 25, 2015 11:31:19 GMT -6
I need help... It's for the story I'm writing about Skylar. Basically, Joseph is going on a quest/treasure hunt for something and he hires Skylar and two others (as bodyguards, sort of) but I can't think of anything for him to be looking for. A legendary weapon maybe? Or a treasure, like a horde of jewels and gold and such? Help!
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Post by EvilAuthorAddyson on Jun 25, 2015 13:14:26 GMT -6
His kidnapped brother.
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Post by MistyofGreenshire on Jun 25, 2015 14:04:44 GMT -6
Ooh. Ooh, that might work. Hmmm... Thank you!
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Post by BladeSpinnerRae on Jun 25, 2015 14:55:00 GMT -6
He could be looking for The Truth/God.
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Post by MistyofGreenshire on Jun 25, 2015 15:07:34 GMT -6
I don't think he starts out specifically looking for it, but he'll probably find it along the way What if Joseph's been looking for his kidnapped brother but once he finds out who has him, the person who kidnapped his brother sends a note demanding a ransom which is a priceless treasure and threatens to hurt his brother if he doesn't get it for him (and if he does get it, the kidnapper says he will release Joseph's brother)... Thoughts?
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Post by EvilAuthorAddyson on Jun 25, 2015 19:17:21 GMT -6
That sounds interesting. I'd read that book.
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Post by MistyofGreenshire on Jun 27, 2015 19:20:42 GMT -6
I'll have to write it then. Camp NaNoWriMo, here I come!
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Post by rayray on Aug 12, 2015 12:48:29 GMT -6
HELP! I need help with a story idea! I think I have started five stories in the past two weeks!!!
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Post by FairyTaleArista on Aug 12, 2015 12:52:18 GMT -6
Hate it when that happens. This is when you organize a Hunger Games.
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Post by rayray on Aug 12, 2015 12:55:21 GMT -6
any ideas? pus, should I make an adopt-a-storyline thread?
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Post by FairyTaleArista on Aug 12, 2015 14:42:45 GMT -6
You could write down the stories on slips of paper, put them in a hat, pull one out at random, and work on that one.
That's an idea! Perhaps a character adoption center as well.
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Post by rayray on Aug 13, 2015 11:32:41 GMT -6
Thanks! I actually chose one for good, but thx for the help.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 12:47:16 GMT -6
Hello, i am writing a fan fiction about a half Crete half Ryrik who becomes something like a vigilante, i have most of the story planned out, guys parents die for the faith, Ulrick becomes a vigilante and seeks revenge for their deaths, badly wounded after a mager fight and is taken care of by a family that believs in Elom, but i can't figure out an end. Any help would be appreciated
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Post by BladeSpinnerRae on Aug 30, 2015 6:45:59 GMT -6
The ending could have something to do with the fact that he realises that revenge belongs to Elom, and finds a sort of peace in letting go.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2015 12:01:51 GMT -6
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Post by BladeSpinnerRae on Aug 31, 2015 13:41:41 GMT -6
Maybe either his adopted family, or another character could introduce the idea to him, and he can work through it, showing the turmoil of wanting to let go, but still struggling because he feels like he deserves revenge. Just a thought. I can get carried away when it comes to writing ideas...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2015 16:32:30 GMT -6
Well thanks for the ideas BladeSpinnerRae ! I'll make sure to give you credit for them!
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Post by BladeSpinnerRae on Aug 31, 2015 16:48:16 GMT -6
No problem, but that's not necessary. Glad to help a fellow author.
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Post by MistyofGreenshire on Sept 2, 2015 16:43:36 GMT -6
Question, I know a character adoption center / adopt a plot thread was talked about, but was it ever actually made? Just wondering
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Post by Brie D on Sept 2, 2015 23:07:37 GMT -6
It wasn't.
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Post by bourdongirl on Dec 4, 2015 10:17:30 GMT -6
Ok, so I am beginning a new story. (yay! something to finally write!) Anyway, I can't decide if it would be better first person, or third person. (I've always written in 3rd, but her story might be better written differently.) The summary is still on the drawing board, but the story is basically like this: A teen girl is finally reaching her choosing day. As the women before her, she will soon join the group (still deciding on what they do) and her future will be set out for her. But unlike the others, or anyone in the history of their existence, Cassie doesn't know if this is what she wants. She has questions about the life outside the wall that no one will understand. As her questions start escalating, she soon realizes the danger of what might happen if she rejects the ways of her people, only to find herself in an unknown world outside the wall..... I am still trying to figure some things out, but it's sort've a Snow White tale/God vs. devil type thing. Any suggestions would help. Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2015 10:35:30 GMT -6
Well bourdongirl i would say maybe first person. It may make if more suspenseful and make her decision feel way more personal
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Post by bourdongirl on Dec 4, 2015 13:44:03 GMT -6
Thanks. I'll give it a shot.
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