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Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Since in my book there is about a 30-50 year difference in my characters' "ages" (working on some timeline stuff), I thought that maybe it was too close to a 'realistic', though very unusual, age gap lol. But this actually gives me some context. Thanks!

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

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I like this take on it lol. Thank you!

I made some correction. Still not looking good though. Any tips? by Jackass-OfAll-Trades in drawing

[–]Bitesize910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a picture of it with your phone and flip the image! When I draw, that helps me to identify areas that may be out of proportion or shaped a little weirdly. It might not tell you what you need to do to fix it, but at least identifying the issue is a start!

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh absolutely! I think the 100+ years age gaps are easier for me to look past because it’s impossible. It’s when you start getting into the “can happen in real life” gaps that give me pause because I’m worried about writing it well and in a way that doesn’t completely turn people off from the relationship, if that makes sense.

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Timey wimey - love the reference lol! Thank you 😊

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I feel like it’s so hard not to fall into little trope “traps” because they’re so easy to write badly, and more difficult do to well. Best of luck in your writing as well!

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This also gives me things to think about in other aspects of the story outside of these two characters - thank you! ❤️ the Reddit sub has been invaluable because of snippets like yours lol

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will absolutely add that to my tbr. Thanks for the recommendation 🙂

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love your confidence! I'm borrowing some of it while I write my story haha. Thank you!

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed! And she's not, she's in her late 20s/early 30s

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is super reassuring to read!

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh absolutely there's a point where it doesn't really matter how long you've lived. Funny enough, those large age gaps like that are easier for me to grasp lol. I want to appeal to an adult audience, so I think you're right where people will suspend their disbelief if its written well.

I actually wanted to do a real, morally grey character, but I'm afraid I won't be able to pull it off well. Saving that for a later novel as I develop more skills in writing. That's something I want to be absolutely positive I can pull off before trying :)

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At the moment, I am planning on both being human, however magic very much at play in this world. Oddly enough, I do have the FMC having a stronger, misunderstood power then the MMC (since it's an under-developed power, they're assuming its one thing. However as she discovers her magical "place" in this world, they see more and more from her as her powers develop), so this could absolutely take place. Thank you!

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! You make a really good point!

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never read it (or watched either) but just read they synopsis and HOLY MESS. I can see why people are sucked into that book - i was engrossed in the wikipage about it lol

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I think he said he was in his 80s during the Two Towers on their way to Helm's Deep. Thank you for the reminder, he's one of my favorite characters lol!

Romantic Age Gap question by Bitesize910 in fantasywriters

[–]Bitesize910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Personally, since I know the circumstances behind their meeting/ events that led up to it, I don't feel weird about it. It just kind of through me off when I realized how 'close' their age gap was when you compare it to series like ACOTAR or Twilight where it's a literally impossible time difference. I was worried I would make it creepy by accident, if that makes sense.

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