Stripping for Fiction
A major mistake when writing is to look at word count. We want to write a novel, or at least a novella, but that is where we fall prey to bad writing. Let the story tell the story until it’s finished.
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Just translated the last story
I have now finished translating and posting the last story from my Swedish website. So now they’re all here.
Setting is Crucial to Your Story
One of the most important things to consider when writing anything is the setting. Is the setting realistic? Too obvious? Too vague? Is it present, past or future? Is it in a little time pocket all of it’s own? Most importantly, why?
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How to Improve the Conflict in Your Story
Adding a cast to my story
That was fun. I’ve been playing with the option of adding a Cast to my story on Wattpad. Hopefully, it will help any potential readers visualize the characters. At least these are my choices. Maybe others will see the characters differently.
In case you’re curious, these are the ones I picked:
Alexander Skarsgård
Aidan Turner
Francois Arnaut
George Rainsford
Jessica Brown Findlay
A new story and issues with Wattpad
I have written a new story in English and I have posted it on my fan fiction site and will also post it on my new Wattpad account. Unfortunately, Wattpad is having issues related to posting drafts, so that will have to wait.
This is an original story, but inspired by a movie.
Wattpad can be a really great site, but the fact that you have to have a cover image makes it so much more difficult. On my own websites, I post stories all the time, as soon as I’ve finished writing and editing/proofreading them. For me, who isn’t very good with graphics and photos, it’s really something that delays publication. That means I have to ask for help, and that depends on someone else having the time and inspiration to make a cover image for me.
Who Are The Three Characters Driving Your Plot?
Sometimes deciding what role a character is going to play in your story is tricky. If you want to cut through the confusing labels used for characters, try this simple method: focus only on three biggest characters in your story and rank them in starring order.
Source: Who Are The Three Characters Driving Your Plot? – Writers Write
Writing a story with enough, but not too much romance
6 Unique Ways to Think Up Story Ideas
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