Katherine Frances's Blog, page 38
July 18, 2018
cioji:
cioji:
slam that mf like button if you have a WIP (whether art or writing) that’s been...
slam that mf like button if you have a WIP (whether art or writing) that’s been sitting around for days or weeks
July 17, 2018
writing-central:
Just to give you an idea of what category your...
Just to give you an idea of what category your story might fall into! Not hard rules.
OC Interview Tag
I got this from @concerningwolves and thought it looked pretty fun. I am answering as the main character Chloe to my WIP which can be found under the tag #TIGER
1. How are you doing today?
Uh, fine.
2. You ready to answer some questions?
Yeah, sure, of course.
3. How do you feel about your last name? Your surname?
Heck? Ha, that’s my name, I’m not swearing you out or something. Um, yeah I don’t know… never really thought about it. It’s a good name I guess.
4. Is there anything you’d like to thank your author for?
Author? Sorry, I… I don’t get what you mean… (sorry, my characters aren’t self aware)
5. You can only eat three foods for the rest of your life, what are they?
Three foods, uhhhh… Well, pizza. That’s an obvious one. Chicken tenders, probably… Uh, I don’t know… Salad? I should probably have some source of green stuff, I guess.
6. Have you ever said or done anything that surprised your author
Author? *laughs uncomfortably I-I still don’t get it.
I7. You have limitless funds, what kind of party do you have?
Party? Oh, I don’t know… I’m not really the party throwing type? My friend, Emily, though. I’d probably just let her plan the whole thing, she knows way more about that stuff than me.
8. Tell us a quick story about something that’s happened to you, that not even your author knows yet?
When I was 12, I had this crush on this boy. I was so terrified to talk to him, so I just avoided him all the time. Emily wanted me to tell him how I felt but I wouldn’t, so she told him for me. And he totally told the entire class and ridiculed me for it for the rest of the year… It was totally humiliating. Emily never apologized for that… But she was just trying help.
9. Do you have a favourite Hero?
Never really was into super hero stories. Guess it’s a shame, since I’m in one now, haha.
10. What do you plan to do after this?
Oh, I don’t know. I’m sure Emily has something planned for tonight, I’ll probably just go along with her or hang out in the dorm. Watch Netflix.
maramahan:
I find it kinda odd how people talk about writing “flawed” characters like the flaws are...
I find it kinda odd how people talk about writing “flawed” characters like the flaws are an afterthought
Like “cool cool we’ve got this perfect hero now to just sprinkle on some Irritability and Trust Issues then microwave for 6 minutes on high until Done”
But I’ve personally found it feels a lot more useful to just… think of the flaws as the Good Traits except bad this time
The protagonist is loyal? Maybe that means they have a hard time recognizing toxic relationships and are easily manipulated by those they want to trust
The hero is compassionate? Maybe they work too hard and overextend themselves trying to help people and then they refuse to ask for help when they need it themselves for fear of burdening others
They’re dedicated to their ideals? Maybe they’re also too stubborn to know when to quit and they have trouble apologizing for their mistakes
If they’re creative, they can also be flighty. If they’re confident, they can be arrogant. If they’re brave, they might be reckless. If they’re smart, they could be condescending. Protective can become controlling, and someone who’s carefree could very well also be emotionally distant
In my opinion, the best “flaws” aren’t just added on afterwards. The best flaws are baked in deep, ‘cause they’re really just virtues turned upside down
July 16, 2018
OC Interview Tag
I got this from
@concerningwolves
and thought it looked pretty fun. I am answering as the main character Chloe to my WIP which can be found under the tag
#TIGER
1. How are you doing today?
Uh, fine.
2. You ready to answer some questions?
Yeah, sure, of course.
3. How do you feel about your last name? Your surname?
Heck? Ha, that’s my name, I’m not swearing you out or something. Um, yeah I don’t know… never really thought about it. It’s a good name I guess.
4. Is there anything you’d like to thank your author for?
Author? Sorry, I… I don’t get what you mean… (sorry, my characters aren’t self aware)
5. You can only eat three foods for the rest of your life, what are they?
Three foods, uhhhh… Well, pizza. That’s an obvious one. Chicken tenders, probably… Uh, I don’t know… Salad? I should probably have some source of green stuff, I guess.
6. Have you ever said or done anything that surprised your author
Author? *laughs uncomfortably I-I still don’t get it.
I7. You have limitless funds, what kind of party do you have?
Party? Oh, I don’t know… I’m not really the party throwing type? My friend, Emily, though. I’d probably just let her plan the whole thing, she knows way more about that stuff than me.
8. Tell us a quick story about something that’s happened to you, that not even your author knows yet?
When I was 12, I had this crush on this boy. I was so terrified to talk to him, so I just avoided him all the time. Emily wanted me to tell him how I felt but I wouldn’t, so she told him for me. And he totally told the entire class and ridiculed me for it for the rest of the year… It was totally humiliating. Emily never apologized for that… But she was just trying help.
9. Do you have a favourite Hero?
Never really was into super hero stories. Guess it’s a shame, since I’m in one now, haha.
10. What do you plan to do after this?
Oh, I don’t know. I’m sure Emily has something planned for tonight, I’ll probably just go along with her or hang out in the dorm. Watch Netflix.
