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For a fantasy world, what word can I use instead of "human" in order to include elves, dwarves, etc.?

answered Jan 10 at 22:46

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Do "unlimited ammo" or "bottomless magazine" tropes ruin storytelling?

answered Jul 12, 2022 at 3:22

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When is it too late to introduce major characters?

answered Jul 25, 2022 at 23:35

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Are deity/god names protected by copyright or trademark?

answered Feb 20 at 0:13

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When do you reveal a backstory of a character?

answered Apr 27, 2022 at 14:11

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Is it alright to kill off a character without setting up death flags?

answered Aug 8, 2022 at 4:06

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Is it ok to name a character after one in a well-known book?

answered Apr 29, 2022 at 19:09

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How to coherently include medieval elements in a sci-fi story?

answered Jun 9, 2022 at 20:47

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What type of protagonists get happy endings?

answered Jun 11, 2022 at 1:10

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Can a symbol carry different meanings throughout a film or a book?

answered Jul 2, 2022 at 17:31

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How to write a monologue that reveals a backstory?

answered Sep 30, 2022 at 19:00

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Dialog during sex scenes

answered Sep 23, 2022 at 3:01

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Is there a way to make a character written mostly as a support to another character not shallow at all?

answered Aug 6, 2022 at 3:38

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Is it bad to have a character who is similar to an existing character if the stories are very different?

answered Jun 2, 2022 at 12:04

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How do you write an action and science fiction story without having it be overtaken by the romantic plot tumour?

answered Jul 15, 2022 at 3:54

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How to fake a main character's death without devaluing other deaths?

answered Jul 17, 2022 at 20:10

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Can a visual novel with branching plotlines be translated into one single book?

answered Jul 24, 2022 at 15:56

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Pronouns for a character that body hops?

answered Apr 11, 2022 at 15:00

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Is there a balance on being subtle?

answered May 15, 2022 at 14:28

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Is there a good way to subvert expectations?

answered Oct 1, 2022 at 18:33

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Are unexplained or inconsistent worldbuilding elements considered plot holes?

answered Nov 6, 2022 at 15:03

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How to trick the reader of a character's sexuality

answered Nov 18, 2022 at 18:25

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How do you avoid the whole "curiosity killed the cat" cliche?

answered Nov 19, 2022 at 2:26

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How to write a non-clichéd funeral scene/chapter?

answered Nov 30, 2022 at 20:35

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Writing about a story that will take place on Neptune - how realistic should I be?

answered Dec 25, 2022 at 15:19

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Is it okay to/how do I do X to an LGBT character?

answered Jan 3 at 4:06

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How to properly make a character hateable?

answered Oct 11, 2022 at 3:52

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How do you write verbal abuse without it coming off as cheesy?

answered Sep 20, 2022 at 18:26

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What's the word for shortened speech?

answered May 22, 2022 at 17:56

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How would you introduce a new story arc in the middle of another arc?

answered May 26, 2022 at 14:07

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For a fantasy world, what word can I use instead of "human" in order to include elves, dwarves, etc.?

Do "unlimited ammo" or "bottomless magazine" tropes ruin storytelling?

When is it too late to introduce major characters?

Are deity/god names protected by copyright or trademark?

When do you reveal a backstory of a character?

Is it alright to kill off a character without setting up death flags?

Is it ok to name a character after one in a well-known book?

How to coherently include medieval elements in a sci-fi story?

What type of protagonists get happy endings?

Can a symbol carry different meanings throughout a film or a book?

How to write a monologue that reveals a backstory?

Dialog during sex scenes

Is there a way to make a character written mostly as a support to another character not shallow at all?

Is it bad to have a character who is similar to an existing character if the stories are very different?

How do you write an action and science fiction story without having it be overtaken by the romantic plot tumour?

How to fake a main character's death without devaluing other deaths?

Can a visual novel with branching plotlines be translated into one single book?

Pronouns for a character that body hops?

Is there a balance on being subtle?

Is there a good way to subvert expectations?

Are unexplained or inconsistent worldbuilding elements considered plot holes?

How to trick the reader of a character's sexuality

How do you avoid the whole "curiosity killed the cat" cliche?

How to write a non-clichéd funeral scene/chapter?

Writing about a story that will take place on Neptune - how realistic should I be?

Is it okay to/how do I do X to an LGBT character?

How to properly make a character hateable?

How do you write verbal abuse without it coming off as cheesy?

What's the word for shortened speech?

How would you introduce a new story arc in the middle of another arc?