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  1. ConTroll

    How can I fix this flaw?

    Normally, what I do when I get inspiration is write out the basic structure in a notepad or electronic document and save it for later. I then incorporate it into the story I'm writing if I find a place for it. An alternative is to write one-offs or a collection of random short stories. Maybe...
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    Rewrite a story. Create a new series or continue the old one?

    Well, if you are already rewriting, just continue it. However, this time, finish the story. Make concessions and introduce plot devices to move the narrative along if needed.
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    Titles

    Do people still use their synopsis as the title of their books? You could do that I guess... [Record of the Scarlet War] is one off the top of my head, seeing that your MC is an observer and potentially gets involved with a secret war involving blood and scars (hence 'scarlet'). That title...
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    Writing How to transition

    I mean, its pretty easy though isn't it? Unless your MC gets transported alongside the rest of the neighborhood they live in, making it so that nothing changes at a glance, they'd undoubtedly be confused, wondering where the hell they are and how they got there. This would lead to searching for...
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    Adding maps and charts to your stories

    It doesn't have to be grand or fantasy-realistic. Even a few circular blobs where important locations are, should work. Then refine as you go.
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    Adding maps and charts to your stories

    I've made a few for myself as a rough reference. Stories change over time, so I don't settle on anything concrete until my story has hashed out the world building and key locations. Once that happens, I wouldn't mind sharing.
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    Do you like Monster Girls transformations?

    Your fetish is yours, own it.
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    Do you like or dislike it when...

    Well, every character an author writes is in some form an extension of themselves, even if just a little. If your friends see 'you' in the MC while trying to make a distinct character unlike yourself, then you clearly aren't trying hard enough. Do a character study of a unique person or...
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    If you were isekai'd as a high schooler. Who would you be?

    I would be a delinquent teacher with an oversized pompadour that teaches physics during the day and fights in cage matches at night.
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    Writing I need to create names and I am drawing blanks, any tips?

    I usually take a singular word and manipulate it into a name. Example: Establish -> Estelle Baelish
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    Writing A co-author, but I don't care

    I could see a collaborative story working if each author took on the role of a character, or as outsiders retelling the exploits of the story's MC based on experience or rumors.
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    Blockquotes italicizing everything.

    All caps to emphasize the word or phrase can also be used, though, it might feel like the author is screaming at you 😱.
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    Advice/Tips on re-writing stories

    I would suggest finishing the story first. The last thing you want is to get into the habit of restarting/rewriting your story to the point that it never finishes. As an aside, I too have contemplated many a time of rewriting my story. Instead, I've chosen to continue it until the bitter end...
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    Yay, I'm up to 10 parts!

    Well done, keep going!
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    Overused weapons types

    I don't think many authors actually look into the situational practicality of weapons at all. Aside from the types of damage each specific weapon can inflict, most of which could be described in very RPG-like terms (blunt weapons, slashing weapons, piercing weapons, etc.) range, ease of use...
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    tired of the Western movie makers insulting our sacred Animes, Mangas and Games

    Hahaha. Japan does a good job doing that themselves though, with their horrendous live action remakes. This is more about being a money grab than it is about being West versus East. The way creators allow their IP to be used in such ways are also the problem. Hollywood is willing to fork up...
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    What's a good views/chapter reads ratio?

    Anything beyond 1 view per chapter is good in my eyes. The vast majority of us here are by no means professional writers. As such, I personally do not think we should be leveraging the fate of our stories with things like view count -- though, I admit that seeing an increase in traffic is a...
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    Should I delete then re-create my novel?

    Why delete it when you can just edit published chapters? If your looking for view count, deleting a brand new story with a few chapters isn't going to change a thing.
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    Which genre should I do, seinen or smut?

    I second this notion. As much as I like the concept of interactive stories or stories that derive their primary focus from user input, in practice, as an author, you may lose interest quicker than if you wrote to please your own creativity. You lose the essence of complete ownership of your...
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