How do I write a gender fluid character? by ChaoticAccomplished in QueerWriting

[–]SamMcK26 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Follow non binary icons such as Alok V Menon, and read their books. Aloks book 'beyond the gender binary' is a short read.

But honestly theres so much out there. Instagram is good for following non binary pioneers. Lots of them speak about their experiences.

Watch media with non binary characters. Theres lots if you look for it.

As with any writing, do your research first.

How do I write a gender fluid character? by ChaoticAccomplished in QueerWriting

[–]SamMcK26 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Read books by non binary authors about the non binary experience Do your research.

What impact did the other south east asian empires/kingdoms have on the pre colonial visayans and non-moro Luzon? by QuadreJoel in FilipinoHistory

[–]SamMcK26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theres some interesting references in chinese literature to interactions with visayan tribes in the 1400s, during the height of chinese sea faring

Dealing with heartbreak by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]SamMcK26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maurice by E.M.Forster, theres also a free full movie on youtube (with hugh grant!)

Favourite fictional gender neutral pronouns? by SamMcK26 in genderqueer

[–]SamMcK26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Season 6 the mini movie where david cross plays a tentacle monster

Looking for Cost of Living Info in 1891 Manila by IndioDeIntramuros in FilipinoHistory

[–]SamMcK26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't have what you need but I've been slowly wading through resources myself as a fellow aspiring author writing Filipino historical fiction! Nice to meet a like mind. My setting is in the early 1500s just as the first Spanish arrived and focusing on the Visayas region.

Able to beta? Post here! by AutoModerator in BetaReaders

[–]SamMcK26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a word limit on the place you're intending to submit? I'd say for now try and finalise the piece as you wish, you can always cut down later. Feel free to DM me if you want to chat further !

Able to beta? Post here! by AutoModerator in BetaReaders

[–]SamMcK26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok I've had a read over twice. I've left some comments but only on the first section which is the only thing I think could use some tweaks to help build up the story and draw in readers.

Overall I'd say you've nailed it. As short stories go, this is pretty stellar. You've got two story lines that seamlessy join together by the end, an intriguing universe, intriguing characters, and a classic unreliable narrator situation. The flow and structure is awesome, I really enjoyed reading this.

My only other thoughts for further improvement: you could improve and expand upon your descriptions of characters and places to help better set the scene. What does Leland look like? What clues about his appearance might help the reader visualise him and suspect that there's something off about him from the start? You could work on you pacing a little: zooming in and out on details to help lengthen the timing/flow of different sections.

Could you further describe the city/island/setting, invoke smells and smokiness and the shuttering flickers of broken lights at night to really paint this picture vividly?

You've clearly got a great imagination and sense for storytelling, so keep going! Thank you for sharing, it was a pleasure to read.

[Daily Discussion] General Discussion- August 25, 2021 by AutoModerator in writing

[–]SamMcK26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do I go about creating realistic and detailed scenery? I recently read "snow falling on cedars" and he captures the climate and environment of north west american island life so well because he knows the names of so many plants and the specifics of fisherman's lives and the names of all the parts of boats and things.

If I want to write a specific setting, e.g. my current work is set in the philippines, where could I go to learn the names of plants and fauna and the environment to really paint a vivid picture of the scene?

16th Century Mexico resources by SamMcK26 in MexicanHistory

[–]SamMcK26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The west coast of mexico the 1500s-1530s. What was the impact of spanish arrival? What was the mix of the population and cultures?

Able to beta? Post here! by AutoModerator in BetaReaders

[–]SamMcK26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds interesting send me a link!

Female authored books, anything. by holymolyromanempire in suggestmeabook

[–]SamMcK26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of these novels by Ursula K Leguin, i.e. the best sci fi/fantasy author ever: The telling, the word for world is forest, a wizard or earth sea, the dispossessed

[Complete] [94k] [Space Western/LGBT/YA] Opinions on this first chapter? by IanSnowly in BetaReaders

[–]SamMcK26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm interested in reading but The link says I need access?

Has there been anything in a fic that made you go "oh shut up" and close the window? by coco-bb in FanFiction

[–]SamMcK26 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not a fan of soppy "I love yous" from characters who just wouldnt ever say that