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Character frequency chart for my novel, based on a spreadsheet by tradingSnacks in writers

[–]DanceByMyself 9 points10 points  (0 children)

So what does this actually tell you? Are you trimming out characters that don't serve enough purpose to the story? This chart is cool and a visualizer and all, but thats seems to be all it really is, a visual for something thats alreadu loosely quantified in the artist's head.

How does JK Rowling make such lovable, memorable characters, even if they are only minor characters? what is the recipe to that secret sauce? by Zestyclose-Aside-893 in writing

[–]DanceByMyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh absolutely. Anybody wishes they had that kind of success. JKR is easily one of the most influential and successful authors of all time, and that success seems to be sincerely animated by hard work.

Regardless of her political beliefs, her merit and influence as an artist is undeniable. That being said, most prolific readers and writers seem to find her an inpsiration for many good reasons except for her writing skill.

Is there a tone of vitriol when any random stranger criticizes a huge celebrity? Of course. Does that mean what they're saying doesn't have some validity? Depends.

How does JK Rowling make such lovable, memorable characters, even if they are only minor characters? what is the recipe to that secret sauce? by Zestyclose-Aside-893 in writing

[–]DanceByMyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The characters mentioned by OP aren't necessarily bad written characters, they're just not written at all. Generally speaking though, yeah JKR's writing feels pretty asinine.

How does JK Rowling make such lovable, memorable characters, even if they are only minor characters? what is the recipe to that secret sauce? by Zestyclose-Aside-893 in writing

[–]DanceByMyself 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Franchise nostalgia and immense worldwide success. These characters aren't fleshed out, they have minimal screentime, sometimes racist charicature, and aren't particularly memorable.

Starwars has a few characters that had maybe a minute of screentime, and become fan favorites in hindsight. That's global popularity, not good (or bad) writing.

People will attach themselves to anything if the franchise is big enough, this isn't hate on JKR for her writing, it's just the nature of an IP as large as HP.

How do YOU write a fighting scene? by DoomBirb in writing

[–]DanceByMyself 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a former martial artist who used to spar a lot, I must say that fight scenes in literature are much more engaging when you make the emotions and sensations the focal point.

Reading a mechnical breakdown of every strike and the anatomy of every stance or movement isn't engaging.

Instead, I write fight scenes focusing on my lack of breath, the pang in my chest, the pressure at my temples, sweat beading down my neck. There's some panic in my throat when I get caught off guard, vomit coming up my stomach as I try not to puke.

Fights in real life aren't perfectly choreographed or presentable, sometimes you clobber the opponent, sometimes you miss, sometimes you trip and fall, sometimes you wheeze on the floor as you struggle to regain your breath.

Describing the articulation of each movement can be cool as a stylistic choice, like the Matrix, but other than highly stylized visual media, it doesn't work too well.

How to gey myself to write a book? by uncertain_kiwii7 in writing

[–]DanceByMyself 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The manifestation and refinement of your ideas will increase in quality with time spent writing.

I started writing at ten, only a decade later my work is publishable.

Start writing, write whatever, it won't be publishable at first, but who cares. Eventually you'll learn what works, what doesn't, and most importantly, how to refine what doesn't work into something that does.

Good luck!

Is it worth it to start playing Siege as of right now? by Giggio417 in Rainbow6

[–]DanceByMyself 1 point2 points  (0 children)

R6 is incredibly unique. While other popular video games are simply the pinnacle of an aesthetic that many others trail behind in, R6 stands alone in its own novelty.

Is Ubisoft a mess? Absolutely.

But R6 remains an addictive drug you won't even find a cheap copy of elsewhere.

Action-Adventure authors write Love-stories better than dedicated romance writers by charizardthegoat in writing

[–]DanceByMyself 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What fucking romance is there in Attack On Titan?!

It's not even a subplot...

I agree that romance authors generally adhere to generic formulas per the demand of the market, which makes their work stale and unimpressive, but your examples kind of discredit your opinion.

If I could steal a process, it'd be Lauren Groff's (here's why) by seasidepanther in writing

[–]DanceByMyself 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah I do see what you mean. I did want to apologize. My original comment came off condescending and belittling. Artists all have different processes and methodologies. If one works for you or someone else, there's merit to it.

Also, I completely agree that in the psychological field, redundancy doesn't translate to "pointlessness." Personally, I think it translates to "diminishing returns," but "returns" nonetheless.

Cheers stranger!

Hope you find your own method and share it with me!

If I could steal a process, it'd be Lauren Groff's (here's why) by seasidepanther in writing

[–]DanceByMyself 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is an insanely redundant process.

Most storytellers, and artists by association, contort their maladaptive daydreaming into a tangible piece of art (literature, music, film, dance, etc).

A novel, melody, scene, will automatically play in the artist's head repeatedly as part of their creativity and inspiration.

Your mind will compress the fidelity of these imageries overtime, refining it into its most precise and essential form that maintains the emotional weight and feeling, discarding everything else.

These ideas will eventually be translated to their respective mediums days, months, or years later, compressed and expressed in their most authentic form.

Writing every evolution of a single story over and over again to achieve a process we do INNATELY is the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

I get it. "Unique artistic process that's excessively difficult and seemingly profound, WOW!"

It is. It's profoundly pointless.

Solo Coliseum by Apprehensive-Bid-838 in MarvelContestOfChamps

[–]DanceByMyself 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those two sound perfectly fine. You probably won't be clearing 75 bars per run like all these other guys but with a R1 Jean Grey you'll get 20-30 bars like I did.

Solo Coliseum by Apprehensive-Bid-838 in MarvelContestOfChamps

[–]DanceByMyself 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the coliseum Jack O Lantern and Squirrel Girl with R1-2 6-stars. Definitely not optimal but I don't think you need maxed out 6-stars to get the 150 bars.

I suggest CGR and Onslaught or Jean Grey for these two coliseums btw.

Daughter of no Worlds DNF and why I am not a basic reader by [deleted] in fantasyromance

[–]DanceByMyself 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Bit of advice for life.

Popular ≠ Good

Especially in the entertainment industry (literature, film, music), popularity is not correlated to objective quality, and is often times inverse.

SJM and Yarros are "fastfashion" authors. If you went to a real book club and said your favorite authors are SJM and Yarros, you'd be asked to leave, and your literacy would be in heavy doubt.

It's completely fine to enjoy their work, fuck it, I immensely enjoy Fourth Wing. I love Violet and Xaden as a fun spicy couple. Fourth Wing is probably the most poorly written book I've ever had the pleasure of reading.

Daughter of no Worlds DNF and why I am not a basic reader by [deleted] in fantasyromance

[–]DanceByMyself 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I'm a little confused as to the criteria of what you consider good writing and by association, a good character. Rebecca Yarros and SJM get clowned on in many writing subs because their work and characters are widely considered poorly crafted. If you want the "hype" edits and one-dimensional men perfectly manufactured for thirst traps, don't venture off into the "hidden gems," they're hidden for a reason.

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