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7. My Crepe
P:”What’s that?” R:”It is a Suit. Surely, it isn’t the 1st time you see 1.” P:”You always wear a Suit. That’s a Costume.” Emma:”That’s a Dress.” P:”Yeah. I see that.” His costume. Her dress. I though we were just going out to eat crepes. We get in the restaurant. Dark tiled floor. Bright walls. A…
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How to create Cultures? Lost Civilizations
Cultures are meant to be Diverse. This diversity displays the Consistency of a World. It’s complexity. If certain Cultures were to be Lost, yet still existing, they would likely be the most outlandish. Summary – How to create a Lost Civilization? Define the Origins of this Civilization. And eventually its Downfall. Define her Legacy on…
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Why should you Research, as a Storyteller?
You want to develop your World. You’re in need of references. You wonder how you’ll get this references. Here’s how. Summary – The 4 steps of your Research Process Research the Etymology of your 4 Themes. Research the defining traits of your Characters : Origins/Name meaning Leisure/Profession Quirks Find references for each Organization. Find references…
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How to Write a Benevolent Character?
How do you create a Benevolent Character? What makes her Benevolent?Is it her Goal?How does her Origins translate her Benevolence? What makes her Likable?What makes her Relatable?What makes her Memorable? Origins Birth Where was the Character born? Was it a difficult place to live in? Did she enjoy her life? Did she quit this place?…
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6. Vacuity by the Window
We get in a Hotel. Clerk:”They will be ready in a moment. The hall is adjacent to the reception.” R:”We’ll be waiting.” We get on a sofa. It’s mush. … Everything is better than the floor. Emma:”I was thinking about the Moumidou.” R:”Did it tell you something?” Emma:”It is strangely compelling.” R:”How so?” Emma:”It does…
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