Something that hasn't been brought up yet here is a volunteered currency. (Not sure if this concept has an official name or anything.) An example...
A couple random thoughts: What if you put a prologue back in, but told from the perspective of Dranolin? This could establish much more of an...
For full disclosure, I did not look at your list of names until after I pictured the lady you were describing. My mind immediately named her Vex....
All stories are about how characters react to change. To answer your question, it depends on the kind of story you're trying to tell. If it were...
Nice, thanks for the responses! That helps me get a better feel for how you want us to empathize with your MC. These questions are a little more...
Your question, as I understand it, is how to give the MC a catalyst to start his character arc. You know where he has to go, you know what he has...
"2075" Gives it a 1984 vibe, which matches the description you've provided. At the very least it would be sufficient for a working title.
Trust me, I absolutely love world building, but each location, like each person, like each event, like everything in the story, has to have a...
To answer the original question, to establish a believable atmosphere, you need to casually mention sensations with the desert, and unfortunately,...
I like your outline. What you have described really is a pivotal moment in the story. Killing out of necessity/self defense can lead to guilt once...
In regards to what weapons/objects are called, I completely agree with LastMindToSanity; I like all his suggestions. In regards to the scientific...
A pitfall that comes to mind is acceptance. If the two characters can see each other's viewpoint, there has to be a core reason they are sticking...
Quite frankly, it depends on how much the muscles are used, how old the patient is, and if they have a diet and lifestyle that will promote muscle...
Sure they can! Just dump a bucket of water on them and run away before they beat you up! :p
Firstly, to answer your question, I think the flow between paragraphs three and four works just fine. He goes from rage to embarrassment, and I...
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