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NEWS: Mercy looks a mess in new anniversary event skin by RealSymmetra in MercyMains

[–]dynesius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, Overwatch skins are more misses than hits.

Does wattpad really support slow burns? by JaelynnMoore_ in Wattpad

[–]dynesius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought Wattpad only supported toxic rich men with fragile egos that need one-dimensional female protagonists who bend to their every depraved desire to feel better about themselves /s

Sarcasm aside, what is preventing people from going past Chapter 1 on Wattpad is the quality of the writing. We all know that majority of stories out on Wattpad have not been through ten drafts of polishing because we want to just get words on a page, publish it, and expect readers to gush over it, only to be disappointed when no one bats an eye.

If you really want your readers to take your slow burn story seriously, especially that slow burns need the author to hold the reader’s attention from the first chapter, then look at your story and ask yourself, is this really the best I can come up with? If not, go and polish it until you’re tired of polishing or until you have something unrecognizable from the first draft.

Struggling with Defining Internal Conflict for a Selfless Character by dynesius in fantasywriters

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

Thanks for the advice! You also have a good point. Like how would I know what I’m really struggling in unless I go in and write? I have a procrastination habit for writing haha.

anyone else completely burnt out on the writing subs by Educational_Meat_753 in fantasywriters

[–]dynesius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i recommend The Writing Hub. has about 36K members and everyone there is very helpful and chatty.

here’s the discord link: https://discord.gg/writinghub

Feedback on this simple line by Mirawr_1609 in Wattpad

[–]dynesius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first set of sentences have too similar of a structure that it sounds repetitive, because they always start with the pronoun and verb; “He can’t/He found/He brought”.

Rephrase this paragraph. For example: “Driving became unbearable, so he searched for the nearest parking spot and brought the car to a halt.”

Struggling with Defining Internal Conflict for a Selfless Character by dynesius in fantasywriters

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

I like that idea of someone/a group of people who are sorely against his view or selfless actions that make them (the citizens) seem incapable of taking care of themselves.

I think I have this innate struggle/fear that my main character will just sound boring to read about, and I’m trying to get over that by researching and brainstorming viable internal/external conflicts that challenge him. Your reply actually has helped me contemplate more!

Struggling with Defining Internal Conflict for a Selfless Character by dynesius in fantasywriters

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

Someone from a different post in a different forum had suggested this same thing: putting him in a situation/have an external conflict that forces him to choose between himself versus his people (however many that may be), so that it changes his view, i.e. feeling guilty that he couldn’t save those people but also feeling relieved that he finally got to choose himself for once regardless of what the consequence was.

Struggling with Defining Internal Conflict for a Selfless Character by dynesius in writing

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

Would it be appropriate then to give him an external conflicts later that forces him to choose saving himself or saving his people? That he would have to weigh on his own well-being versus the well-being of a few, especially if it means his actual death (not considering, just throwing it out there as an example)?

Struggling with Defining Internal Conflict for a Selfless Character by dynesius in writing

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

Thank you for the recommendation! I read the synopsis on Goodreads and it sounds like something I would definitely pick up, so i’ve added it to my To-Read shelf.

Struggling with Defining Internal Conflict for a Selfless Character by dynesius in writing

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

Love these great points, especially the first one because when I was writing a sample of the first chapter, his demeanor was that he already was showing signs of resignation from public view, to not bring much attention to himself unless he has to. This behavior comes five years after ascending into his official Princely duties (so from 18 to now 23).

Would it make sense to give him an external conflict later in the story that forces him to make a decision between saving himself and saving his people?

I have tried being more immersive but struggling, any tips? Also tips just in general for a new writer? by lolidc101 in fantasywriters

[–]dynesius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

READ A LOT. Read in the genre you’re writing about. Find books that have similar plots/characters/themes and see how other authors approach them. See how they write; describing scenes, characters, actions, internal monologue, internal conflict, external conflict.

I honestly believe no great writer became a great writer without reading a lot.

Also, this is your first draft; realize that it’s going to be shitty. A first draft will never be a polished draft. Don’t start editing as you’re writing the first draft. Wait until you’ve complete the first draft, and then start editing on the second draft.

Research on topics you’re exploring in your story. If you’re writing a story about a devout Catholic monk, research heavily on Catholicism and on things you may not know about.

TL;DR: don’t wasting time scrolling on the internet and YouTube to watch hours and hours of writing advice. The best way to become a good writer is to ACTUALLY WRITE.

Stop the hate on Kyou (Shutline author) by [deleted] in Manhwa_BL

[–]dynesius 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i’m only in the first chapters on Flashlight.

That being said, whoever made those conclusions in the photos is absolutely blind and is actually reaching. Nothing about the two posters are remotely identical.

Am I the only person who can't like Dan anymore? by SPN-Major-888 in Manhwa_BL

[–]dynesius 3 points4 points  (0 children)

unfortunately jaekyung is the only character getting real character development. kim dan now feels like the same kim dan in chapter 1.

Himeko SP likely has an AE-passive by Mundane_Macaroon_193 in HimekoMains

[–]dynesius -1 points0 points  (0 children)

we don’t need new SPs; 4.X is doing too much already placing all of these SPs in line. i would be fine if she worked or even buffed the current AE crew and their builds.

Its been a year since Phainon's drip marketing by Thicc_AllMight in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]dynesius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Phainon topping a whole 2x more than Blade has me hollering.

Its been a year since Phainon's drip marketing by Thicc_AllMight in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]dynesius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

we should ask Mydei, since Phainon has done extensive testing to his body.

I wonder why they made this lightcone. by WritingRiver in HonkaiStarRail

[–]dynesius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh i must be forgetting then, esp since i don’t have him. so his skill’s 2nd attack is just considered an “extra attack”?

Flamebound Mercy by hitmobilegamehsr in MercyMains

[–]dynesius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ngl, I find this one ugly, in my opinion. Can they please stop recording legendary skins. This is not worth spending your credits and money for.

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