Writing tip: Character Development
Jul 25, 2018 12:29:25 GMT -5
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Post by Jordan on Jul 25, 2018 12:29:25 GMT -5
So, there are loads of people who come through feds and many of them showcase a lot of promise with writing skill. Many times, these people are great shooters, but there's still something more you want to see as a reader.
The difference between efedding and real wrestling is that in this hobby, we don't have the same advantages that real athletes have when it comes to getting their characters over. With this being writing based, that's what you end up leaning on. Sure, being a generally pleasant person OOC or being generally entertaining help, but we're not actually out here doing crazy moves and selling things on a real, physical level.
Simply put, you help yourself get over with quality writing. The big thing that I think is often overlooked or maybe not known is that shooting is part of an ideal roleplay, but it isn't the whole thing. To shoot toward the top, you want to add depth to a character beyond weekly smack talk. How do you do this? Well the choices are endless!
In this hobby, I've come across crime fighters, villains, space travelers, serial killers, the undead, aliens, vampires, characters struggling with family life, people on drugs, characters who party, warriors, bikers, characters who are rich, characters who are poor. My point is that whether realistic or more fictional, these characters provided something to help convey what they are and why they're special.
At the end of the day, relevance is the big key, but you get further when you craft story archs in your roleplays and tell those stories through the weeks that you spend as an active competitor.
If you find yourself struggling a bit, this could be why. Being a great shooter matters for sure, but when you face someone pumping out that AND a story that ties itself together with match relevance in other ways, you'll probably be at a disadvantage more often than not.
This is how you raise your ceilings, this is how you get ahead. We know your character has something to say. Make people care about the character that's saying it.
If you need help/advice/examples, look to those who are finding success. Read their RPs and look to identify how they pull this balance off and don't be afraid to PM.
The difference between efedding and real wrestling is that in this hobby, we don't have the same advantages that real athletes have when it comes to getting their characters over. With this being writing based, that's what you end up leaning on. Sure, being a generally pleasant person OOC or being generally entertaining help, but we're not actually out here doing crazy moves and selling things on a real, physical level.
Simply put, you help yourself get over with quality writing. The big thing that I think is often overlooked or maybe not known is that shooting is part of an ideal roleplay, but it isn't the whole thing. To shoot toward the top, you want to add depth to a character beyond weekly smack talk. How do you do this? Well the choices are endless!
In this hobby, I've come across crime fighters, villains, space travelers, serial killers, the undead, aliens, vampires, characters struggling with family life, people on drugs, characters who party, warriors, bikers, characters who are rich, characters who are poor. My point is that whether realistic or more fictional, these characters provided something to help convey what they are and why they're special.
At the end of the day, relevance is the big key, but you get further when you craft story archs in your roleplays and tell those stories through the weeks that you spend as an active competitor.
If you find yourself struggling a bit, this could be why. Being a great shooter matters for sure, but when you face someone pumping out that AND a story that ties itself together with match relevance in other ways, you'll probably be at a disadvantage more often than not.
This is how you raise your ceilings, this is how you get ahead. We know your character has something to say. Make people care about the character that's saying it.
If you need help/advice/examples, look to those who are finding success. Read their RPs and look to identify how they pull this balance off and don't be afraid to PM.