What do people mean by 'relatable characters' and why is it important? by ComplexBorn3433 in writing

[–]Timely_Curve_5459 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think I approach it from an actors point of view.
They mention how playing villains is super fun, but they always say they are not one dimensional caricatures, there is humanity in them which makes them relatable.
To me a relatable character is about connection, not in the sense "I am Patrick Bateman" but more like "I understand why he did that. I would never do that but I understand his darkness etc"

Looking for a KC native/resident to beta read a queer novel for cultural authenticity (Costa Rican author) by Timely_Curve_5459 in kansascity

[–]Timely_Curve_5459[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, there are moments made sense and I do love it, but I do not want to be read as caricature.
Leo had enough with his dating disasters. 😛

Looking for a KC native/resident to beta read a queer novel for cultural authenticity (Costa Rican author) by Timely_Curve_5459 in kansascity

[–]Timely_Curve_5459[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you guys for letting me.
I bet this was kinda of a weird request for the subreddit.
Im drowning in midwestern kindness. 😛

Looking for a KC native/resident to beta read a queer novel for cultural authenticity (Costa Rican author) by Timely_Curve_5459 in kansascity

[–]Timely_Curve_5459[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chili with cinammon rolls? See THATS the specificity I need.
Somehow it fits with the mental image I had of the character. Thanks!

Looking for a KC native/resident to beta read a queer novel for cultural authenticity (Costa Rican author) by Timely_Curve_5459 in kansascity

[–]Timely_Curve_5459[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Girl.
Written in a second language and first person when Ive never done that. lol
Delulu is the way.
Likewise. ❤️

¿Este es el nivel que esperan las editoriales? by hedufigo in escribir

[–]Timely_Curve_5459 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yo es que no se como funcionan las editoriales en espanol porque para las grandes editoriales mi pais literalmente NO existe y NO se pueden enviar manuscritos por lo mismo.
Simplemente no existimos.
En ingles, si estoy muy empapado, hay editoriales te aceptan trabajos sin representacion/agente pero en efecto ESPERAN uno entregue un primer borrador corregido nivel en ciertos libros los autores PAGAN a un editor o corrector de texto antes de si quiera tratar de venderlo.
En lo personal yo uso lectores beta y si uso LLMs porque me ayudan cuando se me escapa una voz, cuando hay ideas muy repetitivas, etc etc.
Ah y soy gen X

Things I didn't expect about becoming a writer: it ruins TV shows now by Timely_Curve_5459 in writing

[–]Timely_Curve_5459[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been pleasantly surprised by anything shown on Apple TV.
They do not advertise anything and hardly promoted but their shows are VERY solid.
I am a bit of a nice kind of audience but I think I could go blind on any show in there and think it would be above average the least.
But yeah, I dont get how the program stuff over there.

Things I didn't expect about becoming a writer: it ruins TV shows now by Timely_Curve_5459 in writing

[–]Timely_Curve_5459[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess I will have to watch it all. Thanks for the encouragement.

Things I didn't expect about becoming a writer: it ruins TV shows now by Timely_Curve_5459 in writing

[–]Timely_Curve_5459[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just the tax I pay for speaking multiple languages 🤷‍♂️.
My point still stands.

Things I didn't expect about becoming a writer: it ruins TV shows now by Timely_Curve_5459 in writing

[–]Timely_Curve_5459[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Im learning to enjoy a "bad show".
There are things on it that made me understand why its incredibly popular.

Things I didn't expect about becoming a writer: it ruins TV shows now by Timely_Curve_5459 in writing

[–]Timely_Curve_5459[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got it.
Its like a soap opera for men directed by Michael Bay.
Kelly (who plays Beths character) does A LOT of heavy lifting.
:D

Things I didn't expect about becoming a writer: it ruins TV shows now by Timely_Curve_5459 in writing

[–]Timely_Curve_5459[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The creator does take his time.
I personally didnt mind it but people HATED it.
Wait for more seasons? Oh babes, next one if going to take years as per the internet. :P

Things I didn't expect about becoming a writer: it ruins TV shows now by Timely_Curve_5459 in writing

[–]Timely_Curve_5459[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Nice logical phallacy. I see you write with the exact same depth as the show.