Draft One complete.
What are next?
Completely burn this horrible manuscript to the ground and rewrite the whole thing I guess. Add in all of the missing scenes, tweak the characters so they make more sense...but for just one sweet minute, relax. I done a fing!
This week we're digging more into the nuts & bolts of your magic system! So let's start with the source.
Where exactly does magic "come from" in your world? Where/when does it originate? Does anyone know for sure, or are there only theories?
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Toren: his Engineering office. Not someone else's, his! Everything he needs is there, except John. John is his second home.
Ben: anywhere outdoors. His love is for nature and the gifts he has been given he uses to tend it.
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What is your character's favorite place in their world? A place they find peace, or excitement, or joy?
Is it a type of place (forest, mall, etc) or somewhere specific?
Is it somewhere they go frequently?
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Toren: his Engineering office. Not someone else's, his! Everything he needs is there, except John. John is his second home.
Ben: anywhere outdoors. His love is for nature and the gifts he has been given he uses to tend it.
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Sight next, especially with blinding lights. Then feels. Taste might not even be mentioned in draft one 😬 😂
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Technical question today!
What senses do your characters use most?
Do you describe what they see, smell, taste, feel, or hear more?
Is it different between characters?
Do any have special senses?
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Sight next, especially with blinding lights. Then feels. Taste might not even be mentioned in draft one 😬 😂
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Tell us about why you developed this magic system! What drew you to the concepts? Why did you choose to make it the way you did? Were you inspired or influenced by any other works?
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Toren - worse than that
Ben - never alone when you got Jesus
Kaili - bouncily. Like come on let's do a thing! Anything!
McLellan - gladly
Caul - no boredom, just opportunity to strategise!
Alex - I imagine Alex tapping on things. Just idly making noise.
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How does your character handle boredom/idleness?
Do they enjoy a lazy day doing nothing? Do they need it, sometimes? Or do they always want to be doing someone, and idleness makes them restless and unsettled?
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Toren - worse than that
Ben - never alone when you got Jesus
Kaili - bouncily. Like come on let's do a thing! Anything!
McLellan - gladly
Caul - no boredom, just opportunity to strategise!
Alex - I imagine Alex tapping on things. Just idly making noise.
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Tell us about who can wield magic in your world!
Is it available to everyone, or only a special few? Is it a gift you're born with, or a skill you can learn? Is the knowledge gatekept in some way?
Don't forget to read & interact with others! 😁
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Toren would probably go full verbal assault, then forget to block the number and continue in a loop forever.
Ben would be polite, depending on the scam he might fall for it "well, they obviously needed help"
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Silly hypothetical!
How would your character handle a scam call?
Trustingly give up their credit card number? Just hang up? Keep them talking and waste their time? Lure them into an elaborate trap for daring?
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Toren would probably go full verbal assault, then forget to block the number and continue in a loop forever.
Ben would be polite, depending on the scam he might fall for it "well, they obviously needed help"
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Vocab time! Tell us about some important terms we need to know to understand your magic system. Obviously, make sure you include the definitions! 😁
As usual, interpret the prompt however makes sense to you! Don't feel limited only to conlang words.
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I suspect that the main character questions left would be "who knew"
How well do you think people will know your character by the end of their story?
Will they understand everything about them? Or is there an air of mystery around them still? Or maybe they change significantly?
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I suspect that the main character questions left would be "who knew"
What is the central concept of your magic system? E.g. Elemental magic? Music magic? Name-based magic? Something else? (Note: this isn't the "source" of magic - that's Day 8!)
If you already answered this previously, feel free to go into more detail!
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The visible antagonist "The Rec" starts off as a tool, becomes a prison warden and then something else. It does horrid things, but has some of the most enjoyable interactions, so in some ways, it's my favourite character.
The actual antagonists are very unlikable. Very.
Antagonist day! Are they likeable?
Would it surprise you if your antagonist was someone's favorite character?
Were they written to be cathartically hateable? Sympathetic but flawed? Somewhere in between?
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The visible antagonist "The Rec" starts off as a tool, becomes a prison warden and then something else. It does horrid things, but has some of the most enjoyable interactions, so in some ways, it's my favourite character.
The actual antagonists are very unlikable. Very.
Then reward myself with a half hour wind down of Alan creating art with human organs as she starts a one Narfian crusade to take down humanity! 😁
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The word for February 2nd is "perish"
Remember content/trigger warnings if necessary!
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The word for February 2nd is "perish"
Remember content/trigger warnings if necessary!
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If a thing has absolutely zero scientific grounding, it can't happen. But rule of cool beats "is it easy to do". If it *could* happen, it might happen.
Do you have a "hard" or "soft" magic system?
In other words, does your magic system have strictly defined rules (think: Brandon Sanderson's books)? Or is it more undefined, mostly vibes/rule of cool (think: Gandalf from LOTR)? Somewhere in between?
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If a thing has absolutely zero scientific grounding, it can't happen. But rule of cool beats "is it easy to do". If it *could* happen, it might happen.
She thinks she is mostly happy with Jamie, but there are problems there which makes her uncertain. She isn't ready to give up but he isn't 'home'
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What does your character consider "home" to them?
Is it a place? A person? A feeling?
Are they often "home" or have they lost it? Are they searching for it?
Have they never felt at home before?
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She thinks she is mostly happy with Jamie, but there are problems there which makes her uncertain. She isn't ready to give up but he isn't 'home'
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Just a few reminders:
Synonyms, variations and ✨vibes✨ are fine
Use Alt Text on Graphics
Use Trigger/Content warnings when necessary
Don't be a jerk!
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Just a few reminders:
Synonyms, variations and ✨vibes✨ are fine
Use Alt Text on Graphics
Use Trigger/Content warnings when necessary
Don't be a jerk!
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Got a new planet in Sol, a hopefully interesting way to resurrect Mars and a tech "solution" to rapid space transit. 😊
This month we're talking magic systems! Whether you're building a new one or yapping about an old one, welcome!
Introduce yourself & your world, including the magic. Keep it brief so you still have plenty to talk about the rest of the month!
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Got a new planet in Sol, a hopefully interesting way to resurrect Mars and a tech "solution" to rapid space transit. 😊
Elara Browne
Renegade, Ship Thief.
To others:
Elara Browne
Acting Captain, Tartarus
Various spin would change the dynamic. She is either guilty of Grand Theft Starship or the saviour...some stuff. 😁
What does your character's lower third say?
If your character was interviewed on the news/a documentary, or was on reality TV, what would the blurb under their name be?
Funny or serious, whichever you prefer!
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Elara Browne
Renegade, Ship Thief.
To others:
Elara Browne
Acting Captain, Tartarus
Various spin would change the dynamic. She is either guilty of Grand Theft Starship or the saviour...some stuff. 😁
So for SE I try to get an idea of what the scene needs, who is in it, focus only on the POV character and try to "be" that character until a response requires a switch up. So it's like a double pass I guess - director mode, then one on one with the "actor."
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When you write a scene with your character, are you the director overseeing their actions, or are you playing the part of one or more characters? Something else?
Does that change depending on the circumstances?
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So for SE I try to get an idea of what the scene needs, who is in it, focus only on the POV character and try to "be" that character until a response requires a switch up. So it's like a double pass I guess - director mode, then one on one with the "actor."
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Toren however, doesn't leave a room without the tool belt.
How prepared is your character?
Do they plan for every contingency and occasion? The type to have duct tape, Advil, and a sewing needle in their bag?
Or do they pack light and figure things out on the fly?
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Toren however, doesn't leave a room without the tool belt.