What is an example of non sequitur in literature? A non sequitur is a conclusion or reply that doesn’t follow logically from the previous statement. You’ve probably heard an example of a non sequitur before, therefore bunny rabbits are way cuter than chipmunks. Non sequiturs are often used for comedic effect in movies, novels, and […]
Question about longer chapter length flashbacks
How long should flashbacks be? If your flashback is longer than a page or two, it may turn readers off if they haven’t grown attached enough to your characters and your story to care about extra information, like a flashback. Save your flashbacks for a point in the story when your readers should be invested […]
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How to create this scenario
How do I create a scenario? How to Use Scenario Analysis Define the Issue. First, decide what you want to achieve, or define the decision that you need to make. Gather Data. Next, identify the key factors, trends and uncertainties that may affect the plan. Separate Certainties From Uncertainties. Develop Scenarios. Use the Scenarios in […]
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Writing a narcissistic psychopath as a compelling protagonist
How to write a character with narcissistic personality disorder? How to Tell a Narcissist by Their Writing Expects to be recognized as superior. Exaggerates achievements and talents. Fantasies of success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate. Superior attitude with a need to associate with equally special people. Needs constant admiration. Sense of entitlement. Can […]
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Can I use satirical fake reviews attributed to major publications to promote non-satirical, but humorous writing?
When can parody not be used? In the United States, parody is protected by the First Amendment as a form of expression. However, since parodies rely heavily on the original work, parodists rely on the fair use exception to combat claims of copyright infringement. Can satire be copyrighted? This means that in principle it is […]
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Avoiding “kill it off for DRAMA” trope whilst doing it
How do you avoid tropes? If you want to learn about cliche phrases that all writers should avoid, check out these cliche examples). Avoid Stolen or Borrowed Tales. Resist The Lure of the Sensational. Turn a Stereotype on its Head. Tell the Story Only You Can Tell. Keep it Real by Taking it Slow. Deliver […]
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Writing a short story set in a place I’ve never been
How do you write a story about a place you’ve never been? If you’re writing about a place you’ve never been, make sure that what you say about the place and the real people who live there is true. Lately I’ve seen writers put a huge Western-style ranch in an Eastern state, describe a modern […]
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Suggesting changes in cowriting
How do I turn on suggesting mode? on the toolbar, choose an option: At the top right, click Editing. . From the drop-down, select Suggesting. . Click Request edit access. Ask the file owner to share the document with you as a Commenter or Editor. What is the difference between editing and suggesting in Google […]
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Starting from future smoothing your way to present
What does smoothing mean in forecasting? Exponential Smoothing Methods are a family of forecasting models. They use weighted averages of past observations to forecast new values. The idea is to give more importance to recent values in the series. Thus, as observations get older in time, the importance of these values get exponentially smaller. Why […]
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How to write believable characters of professions I’m not familiar with?
How do you write a believable character? How to create believable characters: Do preliminary character sketches. Ask your story’s cast of characters questions. Give characters wants and needs (goals and motivations) Give characters occasional flaws and inconsistencies. Steer clear of cultural stereotyping. Allow characters to change over time. What characteristics make a believable character? Believable […]
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