edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hmmm...have you considered starting in the middle of that, and flashbacking? Rather than starting at the beginning, just add in bits of memories as they fit the situation. So, say he's fighting, toss in a brief little paragraph or two of weapons training in italics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Black Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hmmm...have you considered starting in the middle of that, and flashbacking? Rather than starting at the beginning, just add in bits of memories as they fit the situation. So, say he's fighting, toss in a brief little paragraph or two of weapons training in italics. I did think that, but i think whatever i try at the moment will turn out mush...baby brain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Ah, lack of muse cooperation...I'm very familiar with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneWhoFell Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I don't like to do flashbacks... well... I like to start off with a little History... 2-4 paragraphs.... basic outline... etc. Then I use conversations to flesh out the details... Not sure how that's gonna work this year... :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Flashbacks can be interesting if kept short and focused, in my opinion. It's definitely easy to overdo it, but if done in the style of 'visions' rather than full explanations, it provides an intriguing way to go into some detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Or nightmares. Waking up from it in a cold sweat. Maybe you can tie past events into something new happening in his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Ooooo...yeah, that works well. I experimented with that a bit with Phelan, kinda wish I had done a little more with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneWhoFell Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 or conversations: "Hey you remember that time we were at the Guild HQ and we ran into Criid?" "Oh wow! How could I forget! it was the only time I've ever seen you that white, and I swear I smelled urine." "Lies! I told her what we were doing there, and she nodded and let us go." "That's not how I remember it!" etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 (nods) That works too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Black Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Heh, some good ideas..but i shall leave it until i feel that creative itch in my head...to be honest, having more luck writing my graphic novel script... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Oh? Any hints as to that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Y'know...of all the abilities that I figured I'd struggle with getting back into writing...describing a person wasn't on the list of them...maybe it's this third person limited thing I'm attempting. It just feels awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 http://io9.com/5844988/the-10-types-of-writers-block-and-how-to-overcome-them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Nice and subtle there, Steam. Nice and subtle. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Black Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Oh? Any hints as to that one? Basic premise: Alternate earth, cold war is on but instead of nuclear weapons, countries are developing superhumans. Of course, some of these supes are bored just being a deterrant and decide to use their powers for their own gain, and power...cue a rapidly screwed world... Basically the story is set years after 'the fall' and the world is just divided into regions controlled by a supe or supes. Humans are sport to most, or worse to others.....but there is resistance, and some supes on the human side too.. and there we have the basics.... Working on characters now...plotline sort of mapped out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 That was actually for Abs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 ...is it sad that I realized that after I replied? (hangs head) ugh, I feel so bad for that now. Anyway...(dives back into writing with Professor Elemental in the background) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 No hard feelings. Is Professor Elemental music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yeah, Ratty got me listening to him. Chap-hop. It's a bit strange, but pretty fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneWhoFell Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hey... when I hit #6.... ... .... I kill my characters :angel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 ...you've gone through a lot of characters, haven't you, Fell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneWhoFell Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Im looking for a good RPG system to build 2-3 plain old non magical, non fighting characters in.... suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneWhoFell Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 ...you've gone through a lot of characters, haven't you, Fell? Last years novel.... I killed 5... and put a sixth in a vegitative state after his Meth Lab blew up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 ...non-magical, non-fighting...Ravenloft, maybe? Or Iron Kingdoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Last years novel.... I killed 5... and put a sixth in a vegitative state after his Meth Lab blew up.... ...I'm so glad that Stranger than Fiction isn't real. I'd be terrified to be a character of yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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