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A List of 500 Character Quirks and Traits by Slightly_Strange
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A little help for my fellow readers. Thank you so much for 77K! Check out my other story: https://www.wattpad.com/myworks/97116928-the-band-whore-diaries
A Step-By-Step Guide to Random Writing Techniques by JAPartridge
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A few writing lessons I picked up here and there by reading, talking to other authors, often learning the hard way (by embarrassing myself) and occasionally advice from professionals. Everything here is presented as-is and is subject to change with no notice--or whenever I realize how silly something I said was. A lot of this is simply reminders to myself of things to remember and/or look out for.
Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things 2 by maplefoot
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Characters are hard to create. In fact, last time we all checked, books are hard to create. What's a writer to do? Don't fear, my friend. Maplefoot has got you covered. Welcome to the second edition of 'Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things... 2' "a guide to help writers makes the best of their characters and their books." This book not only helps you design your characters but is a menagerie of descriptions for your stories. Latin Phrases Weapons How to use a gun Fainting Plot Ideas Archery Terminology And a lot, lot more. You'll have to read on to see what wonderful chapters that are in store for you to improve your characters and stories. This book also does requests if your stuck on something in the story. If you have come to this book first, try checking out the original 'Designing Your Character and Other Handy Things' It will provide you with thing such as: Character Description Sheet Different Colours Hair Styles Love Scenes Superpowers
Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things by maplefoot
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Characters are hard to create. So consider this book a giant cheat sheet of all your writing needs. This book not only helps writers create their characters, but is a menagerie of descriptions for your stories: Smells. Sounds Instead of Said Describing Clothing Collective Nouns Adverbs Edible Plants Different Colours of basic colours & Lots more. This book also does requests if your stuck on something in your story. Cover Art by Charlie Bowater.
Yuffie's Writing How-To's by YuffieProductions
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A story isn't just a bunch of words slapped onto a page. It's a living, breathing manifestation of your imagination. This guide explores aspects most guides don't touch on such as memorable protagonists, world building, character psychology, and backstory, and many more. It will help you flesh out your ideas and make them fascinating and memorable.
How To: Make An Original Character by howto_
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Highest Ranking: #1 in Non-Fiction [27.9.16] How many Kylies are there on this site? Do all of them have to have messy buns? Why does everyone love Starbucks so much? Why does every heroine have to have some sad back story? Why does everyone have to look like a model? Is there some really small gene pool that I don't know about which means everyone looks the same? Where's the fun in having a boring character?! Here's how to make a character that will surprise everyone.
Things Wattpad Writers Do by howto_
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Wattpad is a site with two main groups of people- the writers and the readers. And then there are some other people who have anon accounts and all that stuff. Anyway, this book will delve into all things that Wattpad writers know to be true, and may prepare some of you readers who are about to start writing.
The Big-ish Book of Writing Prompts by bunnysister9156
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A book full of various writing prompts that I created. Several genres are included in this collection. There are also many different lengths and styles of prompts. You are free to use them however you wish! All I ask is that if my prompt is used and put somewhere public, I'd love to to know to I can look at your stories! I hope they inspire you. Happy writing!
Writing Prompts by Kittymunch49
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Hey guys so I've noticed lots of people need help starting their stories so here are some of the writing prompts I found online, use as you please! Good luck! :3 P.S. Most of these I found on Pinterest and don't own so don't hate! Luv y'all!
Writing Prompts by oliviakopp39
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These are some of my writing prompts, put into one big journal. Feel free to use any of my writing prompts, but try to come up with something original! Comment your short story. Draw images for your story with what you know, your daily life, or the environment around. None of these pictures belong to me, some of them are even from some tv series you might know. Remember to add to your reading list and vote.