How to Pace Character Arc by illuminara, literature
Literature
How to Pace Character Arc
Everyone loves stories about underdogs pulling off a big win and the likes of Han Solo picking up arms to fight for what’s right. But what about when a character just can’t make up his mind to do anything? Or the girl who’s always right no matter what and never has a bad thing happen to her? Those stories just aren’t as interesting and can verge on annoying.
So how do you fix them? You’ve got to plan the pace of your character arc, your character’s journey of transformation, from the very beginning.What Is Character Arc?
Character arc is a change in your character physically, emotionally, or spiritually fro
Tracing is Not Referencing (Tracing FAQ) by Lady-Suchiko, journal
Tracing is Not Referencing (Tracing FAQ)
I feel like this needs to be explained, since with the recent string of tracing drama around some particular people I've notice a lot of confusion going on. So I'll try to explain for people who may be confused on the subject. If anyone has a topic that they think I should add or discuss, just let me know. If you want to share this journal, then go ahead. No need to ask!
Referencing and Tracing
Tracing and referencing are NOT the same thing.
Here's the distinction most experienced artists would make on the two subjects.Referencing = Having some pictures nearby to show you how things are done. They're not under your drawing, they're all aroun
6 Tips for Creating Supporting Characters by DesdemonaDeBlake, literature
Literature
6 Tips for Creating Supporting Characters
6 Tips for Creating Supporting Characters
Anybody Can Write a Novel 2.0
Chapter 5 “Characters” – Section 4 “Supporting Types”
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“Although my heart may be weak, it's not alone. It's grown with each new experience. And it's found a home with all the friends I've made. I've become a part of their heart, just as they've become a part of mine.” -
-Sora (protagonist of Kingdom Hearts)
Great stories are hardly ever about only a hero or a villain who fight obsessively to the bitter end. In a great story, there is an entire world of characters who not only l
Just found a neat paypal feature for sellers! by mayoujii, journal
Just found a neat paypal feature for sellers!
note: I'll just add stuff as i learn more about it? ... ppfft... or maybe just read the subtext more carefully ~heplz (https://www.deviantart.com/heplz)
- it seems it's only available in some countries (boooo)
- it seems to have some mandatory shipping option
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Not sure if people are aware of this, but thought I'd share this in case there are people who aren't!
This is for those, like me, who are nervous giving out their paypal email when requesting for payments!
I have an invoice system for added security, but when you just need to make a quick request!
Paypal has this neat feature called PayPal.Me
and you can create a simple link to send to buyers to
Copy and pasted from another journal I saw talking about this, didn't want to have spam in the person's inbox so copy and paste!
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I just wanted to express to everyone that uses paypal to please pay correctly! pay with "goods and services"(NO ADDRESS) and NOT with "friends and family"
too many payments gone through "friends and family" can get your account suspended, paypal will penalize you for attempting to avoid their fees, so please pay correctly everyone! here is a lil tutorial to help with how to pay!
you can also save yourself the trouble by sending an invoice!
request the money and youre just fine that way too!!!
please every
So you wanna make an adoptable species by bananamantis, journal
So you wanna make an adoptable species
Disclaimer: Everything written here is opinion. I get a lot of people asking for advice, for critique, and I just want a post I can easily link to.
There is no "right way" to make a species. There are TONS of variables that might affect your success (in sales). Nothing here should be taken literally. It's only my opinion & personal methods!
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Not in it for Money
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I DO NOT recommend people make an OS for the specific reason that they want to make money.
It's fine to want a little bit of spending money or something in the mindset of a little side-project. But