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10. Paradox & Depths
R:”Before we enter.” P:”?” He puts a wristband around my… My wrist. R:”Just a precaution.” We get in. Cool… Cool atmosphere. It’s hot here. That’s what my indicator tells me. Yes. That’s a special place. They’re there. Ladies… T:”?” R:”How busy are we?” T:”You…
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How to Write a Useful Character?
Useful Characters are Likeable Characters.They’re useful because they possess a specific set of Skills.And they are willing to use them. Which Skills would these be? Summary – 4 steps to a Useful Character Define the Theme translating your Character’s Motivation. Define which Skills are useful in your Story. Define the Character’s Skills. Display how the…
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9. Grounding
R:”We are arrived.” P:”AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Intense. Breaking. A scream. And I stop to shout. Shotgun. Shoots from inside the Brain. Instructions. Look around cautiously. Metallic buildings, people walking, uniforms, more vehicles, fire weapons. The seat, the bottle, my leg, a leaf. Chatter, laughers & the animals singing… Perfume & Stew……
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How to create Diverse Characters?
Function Protagonist Who’s the Protagonist? Why is this Character the Protagonist? Is it the right Function for her? Could she be the Antagonist? Why is she not? What does she Accomplish? What does she Achieve? Who does she surrounds herself with? Does she do any good? How does she do Good? What makes her a…
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8. An Alternative to Sleep
He touches my elbows. Fu- His fingertips?! Cut me. I snatch his hand. And grab his collar. R:”Do you want to start?” P:”…” R:”…” 1st time I see him smile. It’s worse than I thought. P:”Stop that.” R:”I am done.” P:”Not that. That.” He cuts his smile down. What’s the touching…
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