I'm struggling with being too boring when filling in the gaps between major events in my story. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix that?
I think you could dabble between both. It can also depend on who or what other characters are referring to the main character. If it's an old man...
Do a description list. Write down all of their likes, dislikes, description, are they funny, mean etcetera. This will help you really know who...
Sometimes when I have writers block I try writing about another aspect of my story. This could be other characters, another situation in the story...
I agree that you will receive many different answers. Personally I think that a character that has humor and can offer something that everyone can...
I think it all depends on your characters and your audience. When I say character I mean, are they seeing something new or experiencing something...
As far as the world and surroundings go it really depends on your plot and the fantasy. Are you on another version of earth, past or present, did...
I would say 1, 2, or 3 would be my best choices. I wouldn't say happy ending because the premise of the plot seems darker except for turning his...
You have a good start. If you have strong characters than you are well on your way. You could have specific kingdoms fighting, a romance dispute,...
A good strategy is by writing short stories. I know this helped me with trying to strengthen my plots. Instead of stretching it out to start,...
It would be helpful to write character outlines for each person. This way you can distinguish the differences between backgrounds, traits and...
I think that what you have so far is good. I would also add special skills, likes and dislikes which could also fall under personality traits
I really enjoy making up names. Although I needed to make a character list to remember all of them since I have around ten or so. It helps that I...
Separate names with a comma.
