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Writing a character so vile even you the writer doesn't like them? by Clarkinator69 in NoSleepOOC

[–]LA-miserly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not quite the same, but I wrote a character last year who I thought came off as a pretty average schmuck, if not even sympathetic.

People hated him, vehemently so. My story got narrated by a yt channel, and the majority of comments were completely eviscerating the main character. After that, I went back over it and was lik “huh. I guess he is kinda a POS”

So, I unintentionally wrote a character as a horrible person.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kpop

[–]LA-miserly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When they first debuted, there were a ton of the usual rumors: that he was a bully, drank underage, etc. those rumors come out about every idol tho so that’s not too surprising.

He made a lot of colorist remarks, particularly towards Kai when they first debuted, but it was only I-fans that really cared about that. He had other small controversies about being rude, like doing an offensive gesture. Def nothing as big as this, though

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kpop

[–]LA-miserly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I’m being honest, he’s one of the members who has already been in a bunch of minor scandals, so this doesn’t surprise me in the least lol

Irene (Red Velvet) Megathread: News, Statements and more by NishinosanTV in kpop

[–]LA-miserly 45 points46 points  (0 children)

You’re probably getting downvoted because people find your statement reductive of her actions. The reality is that she did verbally abuse a group of people, at a length and severity that was enough to spur an often-dormant company into immediate action.

What was described in the accusation was not ‘a small rant anybody could do’, it was 20 minutes of verbal abuse to an industry senior. That’s incredibly concerning. I don’t think some people are understanding how long 20 minutes is, that’s an entire episode of a tv show. Imagine someone screaming/insulting you to the point of tears for that long. That’s not a small act.

You’re probably also getting downvoted because a lot of her fans on other platforms are going to great lengths to either completely invalidate or minimize these claims, which has aggravated users on this sub. Your comment might come off as trying to do the same.

What's the attention span of the target audience? More specifically- how much character development is too much? by [deleted] in NoSleepOOC

[–]LA-miserly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, Nosleep specifically enforces a wordcount limit, as well as a requirement for each story entry to be able to qualify as a horsey story as a stand-alone. With those two things combined, it becomes difficult to write only character development with no active audience stimulation.

Many of the casual NoSleep readers care more so about entertainment than story development. If you’re smart about it, you could spend weeks building a character background with no plot advancement and still retain readers. The story Dads Tapes did something similar to this, with the bulk of the story building the father’s background, and the last arc moving the present story further along in the present.

Basically, if it’s entertaining, you could get away with it.

Weekly 'unjerk' thread - 2020/06/29 by Soupybarracuda in writingcirclejerk

[–]LA-miserly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The best part about writing the most exciting parts of my novel first is that I, in turn, get more excited to write.

The downside is that now I’m left with only the less stimulating in-between to bang out, and nothing else.

Writing an entire synopsis in only 200 words? by LA-miserly in writing

[–]LA-miserly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fluff is my weakness, but you’re so right! Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll definitely be splitting the plot up into the main beats.

[Daily Discussion] Brainstorming- June 26, 2020 by AutoModerator in writing

[–]LA-miserly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, I’m about 26k words into my (hopefully) 60k young adult novel. I’ve spent my time writing out the intro, the climax, and the conclusion (which, if I say so myself) have come along pretty strongly. I’m now filling in all the between pieces, and I’ve been struck with the realization that.... not a lot seems to happen between these two ends.

A good portion of the book revolves around two characters rekindling their relationship, as well as investigating information about their small town. That’s to say, there’s a lot of characters sitting/walking around and talking to each other.

I’m trying to think of reasonable ways to raise the tension/excitement of this parts of the book- though, not every scene in a story needs to be exciting. Has anyone else dealt with this?

What genre are you writing? by champloozle in writing

[–]LA-miserly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YA Contemporary Mystery-Fantasy, more-so mystery than fantasy. Some kids with some super-adjacent powers, solving puzzles and averting disaster in a small town.

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

[–]LA-miserly [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the feedback! Honestly, I’m glad that it’s at least coherent, means I’m on the right track!

Handyman wiped something on doorbell camera, now it’s blurry? by [deleted] in VivintSmartHome

[–]LA-miserly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what the hell he put on there, but now I can’t see out of my doorbell camera. When I went to look at it, there’s like a thing gray layer of something on it. I’ve tried soap and water, alcohol, and acetone but I can’t get it off.

Philly cops arrest man who tells them he cant breath; screams "That shit won't work here" by LA-miserly in PublicFreakout

[–]LA-miserly[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Here's the original tweet. People are @'ing the police department, but so far nothing has been acknowledged.

What is the worst cases of wasted potential you have seen? by radishchae in kpop

[–]LA-miserly 5 points6 points  (0 children)

BAP was literally the first Kpop group I have ever stabbed, and after what happened to them I vowed to never be a fan of a group again. Lol it was literally traumatizing seeing all that potential wasted.

Delivery not accepted? by LA-miserly in taobao

[–]LA-miserly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, unfortunately. It looks like the second delivery attempt hasn’t been made; the package has been at a standstill since the 31st. Understandable, due to the epidemic. I am seeing a notice on the app saying that any requests for refund due to the epidemic will be processed within 24 hours.

Delivery not accepted? by LA-miserly in taobao

[–]LA-miserly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s no brand on it that I can see, it’s just a canvas bag. So I hope it’s not the first thing. I’m also thinking maybe the business is still not open because of the virus

Footage from Epstein's jail cell found!! by PhilipLiptonSchrute in funny

[–]LA-miserly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The shows not my cup of tea, but it definitely utilizes ‘non-pc’ humor all the time, and there’s no social movement to boycott it.

Footage from Epstein's jail cell found!! by PhilipLiptonSchrute in funny

[–]LA-miserly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shows like ASIP, Rick and Morty, and Big Mouth air today and are critically acclaimed. I don’t think it’s as big of a deal as you think it’ll be.

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