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  1. Character Building

    in Original Character Development

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    OK, I've got a question. Is it a bad thing if your OFC is a mix of maybe two of the types listed above? I mean, I guess I'm trying to figure out if it's a bad thing if I don't always write "within the rules" that people seem to like to put up for writing. I seem to somehow manage to break some of the rules.

    It's like what Demon said, they are more guidelines than rules. Something to help people start out a character. I've found it useful as a basis when I start sketching characters out, especially if I want to try to write a different type of character.

  4. Character Building

    in Original Character Development

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    How much time do you spend trying to create the Perfect Woman? She's brilliant, passionate and the life of the party. She can cook, clean, raise children and hold down a job with no problem. There's nothing she can't do.

    It's a great thing to dream about but there's a problem – no one, even characters, are perfect. In any movie or novel you read, there is always some obstacle that the heroine has to overcome and these barriers allow the reader to connect emotionally to your character. If you start out with a perfect character then there's no place for them to grow with the reader. There isn't anything compelling them to follow your story and character, wanting to know what will happen next or will she be okay. That doesn't mean she has to have gone through some horrible situation but small problems can mount up, so keep that in mind.

    Regardless of the genre there are eight basic heroines.

    The Boss is a take charge woman. She demands respect and her goals are her most important things in life. She doesn't accept failure and she won't give up. She's a workaholic, confident, competitive, arrogant, and her attitude must be consistent with her behavior. Imagine how she would act in a situation – I use key words like the ones listed in the previous sentence.

    Examples: Working girl climbing a corporate ladder, a pampered princess. Katharine Hepburn is a good example. She's played many 'boss archetypes' (Eleanor of Aquitaine in The Lion in Winter).

    The Survivor is mysterious, manipulative and has many charms. She's street smart and her intelligence is always hiding behind a seductive smile but she always keeps her wits. She hides a very strong streak of distrust in anyone and it's second nature to size up everyone in a room the minute she enters. Cynicism guides her every action. Her survival instincts gives her the means to do whatever is necessary to come out ahead. She skates on thin ice and may seem more of a villainess than heroine. Eventually a hero comes who is able to see through the wall she built around herself.

    Examples: Margaret Mitchell, who crafted the icon of a Survivor through Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind, Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct, Madonna in Evita, or Bette Davis in just about anything.

    The Spunky Kid is funny, supportive, reliable, the All-American Girl. She's not looking to be at the top, just in her own little niche. She's the team player, always ready to lend a hand. She maybe a cheerleader but never captain. She doesn't have any enemies and plenty of friends. Her humor helps her through the bumps of her love life, "ever the bridesmaid" ring a bell? She's more comfortable to hang around the guys than dress up. She never runs away and can forget the differences between her and the hero if it can stop an escalating situation. She also worries for others more than herself.

    Examples: Meg Ryan in Sleepless in Seattle, Melanie Griffith in Working Girl, and Janine Garofalo in The Truth About Cats & Dogs.

    The Free Spirit is "original", playful, fun loving, acts on a whim and follows her heart, and not head. She sets trends and is always looking for new experiences. She travels through life with a hop, skip and jump always stopping to smell the flowers and admire the colors. She can be a little ditzy but is sincere and willing to help. She scoffs at danger and resists any effort to be pulled to safety, enjoying the excitement and would be high from the adrenaline rush.

    Examples: Lucille Ball, Goldie Hawn, Jenna Elfman from Dharma & Greg, and Calista Flockhart in Ally McBeal. These women share sincerity and imagination, with a strong sprinkling of an impulsive need to meddle in their friends' lives.

    The Waif is the original damsel in distress. Think Cinderella, Sleepy Beauty, Rapunzel. Her innocence evokes a protective urge from the hero. She has a tremendous amount of will and will endure instead of fighting back. She's pure at heart, too trusting and insecure. She seems untouched by the harshness of the world and is patient and adaptable to any situation. She'll carry on looking for the day she will be free of her suffering but takes little action to bring herself closer to that day. If she's cornered, she will take desperate measures when there is no other option.

    Examples: Marilyn Monroe in The Misfits and La Femme Nikita (I guess I could see Nikita as a waif in the beginning).

    The Librarian is prim and proper but has a passionate side. She's learned to lead with her brain and not her body. She doesn't wear revealing clothes and always has an answer, which can make her quite stubborn to others opinions. She's serious, efficient, and may have to overcome feelings of inadequacy. She's prefers a well-reason debate to settle differences, is practical and takes a moment to study the situation, trying to find the easiest way to safety. She can take care of herself but wouldn't turn a man down.

    Examples: Shelly Long in Cheers, Shirley Jones in The Music Man, (wonderful movie), Ellen Barkin in The Big Easy.

    The Crusader is a modern heroine who doesn't scream in fear. She's not a damsel in distress. She has a mission and marches over anyone in her way. This woman is headstrong, tenacious, keeps her eyes on the goal and brushes off any opposition. You can't calm her down or force her to do anything and she doesn't need to be protected. If you aren't helping her, then you're in her way – or even an enemy. So if she has to save or protect something, she's a crusader.

    Examples: Sarah Michelle Gellar in Buffy, Lucy Lawless in Xena, Wonder Woman, BatGirl, Supergirl.

    The Nurturer is not always Suzy Homemaker but she takes care of everyone else. She listens, is happy to see you, serene, capable, optimistic, calm, cool, collected and always has the answers. Her role is to take care of family and friends so anyone can depend on her.

    Examples: Julie Andrews who played Mary Poppins and Gabrielle from Xena.

    (Will eventually post the Eight Male Archetypes.)

  6. How long do you wait?

    in Writers' Corner

    Posted

    For me, it depends. I like to say that I wait until I finish the story, but that's just not true.

    I am generally quite a few chapters ahead when I start posting, however. I am about to post the fourth chapter to my current WIP, and am writing chapter twelve or so. I do hope to finish it by the end of May, and only be posting chapter twelve or so at that time.

    It gives me breathing room. If I am tired of writing it, and don't want to look at it, I am free to do that, and still update on a regular basis. One has to consider that I spend more time writing a chapter than most do, as I write by hand, and then transcribe it. It is something I fully recommend everyone trying.

    I do this too. I tend to write ahead and post chapters leisurely so that if I hit a writer's block, it's not that big of a deal.

    I also write by hand but it tends to only happen if I'm at work. :)

  7. Ever feel like apologizing for a story?

    in Writers' Corner

    Posted

    First, I have never felt like apologizing for anything that I posted (just horribly embarrassed at my earlier work). If someone doesn't like it, I'm not bothered by that or the flame they leave behind (or the lack of reviews). One, I write for myself and two, I know that there are people out there that would and do like it. I love writing and, like my art, it helps to relieve my tension, anger, frustration, etc.

    My first fanfiction site was fanfiction.net and I really loved it there, until I found AFF. Here, there's no 'line' to cross and I have no limitations on myself. I don't have to worry about some young person reading my story without them realizing that it's adult. They venture forth of their own volition. This is the perfect place to let my desires and whatnot run wild without worrying about the repercussions of some underage reader 'accidently' clicking on my story. As long as there are correct warnings on the work, then there is no need for anyone to apologize. It's the reader's choice to read something, if they don't like it, then that's their problem and it has nothing to do with you. Most people are close-minded. It's a fact.

    You are on an adult fanfiction site so I feel that it's safe to post anything you write. If the readers here can't be mature then there's no reason for you to feel regret about writing something and posting it. If someone reads something that they didn't like, I see that as their problem not mine. Ultimately, and I believe this to be true for every writer, what you write is for you and not for other's to read and like or hate. You shouldn't feel neither embarrassment or ashamed because you're trying something new with your writing. The more styles you begin to experiment with, the more you will grow. And isn't that what everyone aims for? Just remember that you are on a site where there are people who will read what you write and post and will like it, so don't worry and don't apologize.

  9. Profile Idea

    in Forum

    Posted

    FWIW - I also have my story page link in the "Contact Information" website url box to make it clickable. I figure if I ever have an actual homepage to link it can go in my sig :)

    Thanks, I changed it. :) Problem solved.

  10. Profile Idea

    in Forum

    Posted

    The software is written to where that I can't make a follow through link in the profile page itself for the forum. The click link only shows up in posts.

    Ah, I see. Thanks. :D

  11. yukihime user prompt #2

    in Dribs, Drabs and Doggy Tales!

    Posted

    Prompt two. :)

    Prompt: aegis

    - protection, support, patronage

    Sample post taken from rules.

    Pen Name: Apollo

    Story link: (Link)

    Review replies link: (link, if you have one)

    Type of fic: Drabble

    Rating: Adult ++

    Fandom: Original

    Pairing: N/A

    Warnings: M/M, PWP, Oral, Bond

    I don't plan on closing this thread.

  12. Profile Idea

    in Forum

    Posted

    I was wondering if it was possible to make the text link clickable on a member's profile page, under the Information section. I see it under the person's name when they post on the forums and I think it would be useful on their profile page as well.

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    Thanks for your hard work!

    yukihimedono

  15. Need Help

    in Writers' Corner

    Posted · Edited by yukihimedono

    Here's a list of spells I need.

    The Basics:

    Attack

    -Fire: "I call to you Lasesra, send me your flames so that I may put your enemies to shame!" (my one finished spell, thanks to Astraea!)

    Protection

    Armor

    Healing

    Charm

    There will be more added when I think of them.

  16. Need Help

    in Writers' Corner

    Posted

    I'm in desperate need of help with writing spells for a fiction I'm working on. I have some, but I'm not sure if I even like them, so I'm hesitant to post them. If anyone is interested, please let me know! I left general information below.

    Title: Ruin Explorers

    Fandom: Ruin Explorers

    Rating: Adult+

    I have two chapters posted but there is more that is available should it be needed.

  18. DA:II Anders/OC

    in Games

    Posted · Edited by yukihimedono

    T_T' I feel stupid. I have NO IDEA how to PM you on this site. But you can feel free to email me at eaharnack@student.ysu.edu

    This is my school email address, not my personal one. I don't want to take the chance of posting my primary email name online in case anyone who reads this decides to mess with me. But I have the account set up so that all my school email gets forwarded to my personal account. I'll email you my primary one later. Just remember to put something like "Dragon Age II fanfic" or "adult-fanfiction.org" in the subject so I know it's you and not spam.

    I sent you an email yesterday from my personal account.

  20. Reviews anyone?

    in Personal Rants & Journals

    Posted

    You have to be very careful on how you would phrase something like that so that we don't email you about review demands/reqs in chapters, or some other thing.

    First, I don't plan on advertising this in anything I write or post here, especially in any chapters I put up (save this thread). In fact, I don't want the readers to even know that I'm doing something like this. Kind of like a blind test, the testers don't know they are participating. I only plan to do this twice a year, since I already have a heavy workload. Hence, only two people would get a short oneshot or drabble. And if I don't get any reviewers then this won't go farther than here. Part of this is to connect with my readers again but I also want to try other fandoms and whatnot.

    Does this sound plausible?

  21. Reviews anyone?

    in Personal Rants & Journals

    Posted · Edited by yukihimedono

    That said though, I don't begrudge anyone their reviews, I just want my share.

    Exactly!

    Re-posting my question.... Just curious about what the collective thought is.

    I was considering offering the ones that reviewed a reward, like a oneshot or drabble. I've got a couple of ideas on how to pick the reviewer, but I'm wondering if anyone else thinks this is a good idea or if I should completely throw it out?

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