Advice
The Sometimes Necessity of the Mary Sue
One of the more problematic character types is the "Mary Sue". This is the protagonist who seems to be able to do just about everything, has mastered most of the important skills of the story, has one or two unique abilities only she has access to, and whose flaws are relatively minor. The standard anime schoolgirl is the typical Mary Sue; she is getting mostly high marks, is incredibly pretty, is the best fighter, and is able to educate her teachers. If she has a crush, he is the best possible boy and has a crush on her. However, as boring as this character may seem, she does have some use.
By Jamais Jochim12 months ago in Writers
Cliche Characters to Avoid
Cliches are one of the most dreaded parts of being a writer because there's no real way to avoid using them. There are numerous ways to avoid using them, but a more effective method is to embrace them while trying to work with them to create some sort of unique character. Obviously, this is fraught with its own challenges, but it's something you need to attempt anyway.
By Jamais Jochim12 months ago in Writers
My Top Ten Writing Tips
Every writer has their own method to their madness. Here are some ideas you can add to your own. 10) Take acting classes. The classes will teach you to get under the skin of the characters you write, a valuable skill when it comes to writing a character. You also need to learn to swiftly shift between characters (this will especially make dialogue easier to write), and if you have a deeper understanding of your characters you can not only make those sudden shifts, but it helps you keep them straight as well as avoid out-of-character moments. It may even help you solve problems as they come up.
By Jamais Jochim12 months ago in Writers
Which Pigeonhole is Yours?
Too many think that a genre is "limiting." A genre serves a very useful purpose: It's Marketing 101. People are looking for more of what they love; after a while, they realize that they like particular types of stories while disliking other types; genres help them look for those stories they are looking for more of while helping sort out the others. Because of this, it helps to define your story as belonging to a particular genre; it helps people who may be interested in what you have to say find you that much easier.
By Jamais Jochim12 months ago in Writers
Clear and simple solutions to everyday tech problems
If you’re unhappy with your cell phone service you might be considering making a switch. Choosing a cellular service provider can be tough since much of the information we have to work with is from ads and commercials. Mobile networks are actually complicated and because it’s not actively regulated like land-line service it can change quickly. So where do you go for good information? How do you make the right decision so you end up with good service and of course a good price?
By Mst. Sumaiya12 months ago in Writers
An ode to finding love in myself
Because when you just dream about it in your heart, work hard for it and believe in the universe to perform its magic, it conspires in the best-designated ways to make your dreams come true. I have always believed in the higher power, something beyond the fathomable vision of the human eye that beholds us, ties us to our purpose and protects us in times of uncertainty and dejection.
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in Writers
An ode to being lost in life
Because when you just dream about it in your heart, work hard for it and believe in the universe to perform its magic, it conspires in the best-designed ways to make your dreams come true. I have always believed in the higher power, something beyond the fathomable vision of the human eye that beholds us, ties us to our purpose and protects us in times of uncertainty and dejection. It is comforting to know that some mighty and divine force beckons us in moments of need and sometimes all we need to do is let go and have faith. Life in its truest mirth often transcends through the truces of rationalisation and delusion, through the light of knowing exactly what to do and under the traces of pretence which hides the scariest part, not having a single clue as to where your life is going.
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in Writers
Clear and simple solutions to everyday tech problems
It’s time to upgrade your cell phone. Maybe your old one is broken or maybe you just want to keep up with the times. Some people are committed to a certain brand, some like to try new things while others just get whatever’s available at the store. Upgrading a cell phone can be as simple or complicated as you want it to be. When you’re shopping you’ll see what seems to be hundreds of options and knowing what’s right for you can be difficult. Do you go with Apple or Android? What’s the deal with the Windows Phone? The questions you could ask are endless and hopefully we’ll be able to sift through some and help get you upgraded to the right phone.
By Mst. Sumaiya12 months ago in Writers
