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Imagine a fiction that makes you laugh on the surface (because of the absurd comedy), in the middle layer (the fictional message) makes you crying (because the scenes contain a relatable moral message), in the hidden layer it makes you shiver (because of the dark psychological thriller twist).

Fake Saint of the Year is an example of a light novel that utilizes switching POVs to create dramatic effect, irony, and the comedy of misunderstandings. It's very funny. :blob_melt:

"Who is this beautiful witch girl whose gray hair sparkles in the wind? Well, it's me." - Elaina (Majo no Tabi Tabi)

The reason I stay here is to interact with fellow writers (and perhaps readers) and discuss creative writing. I'm not against advertising, but when the discussion revolves solely around engagement, metrics, and numbers, it makes me cringe. :blob_pout:

Learning the art of entertaining... :blob_melt:

Design your characters as living characters before narrating them. Every character 'ideally' has a bio: name, appearance, distinctive physical attributes, personality, speaking style, beliefs, dislikes/traumas, age, gender, family background, and relationships. The writer's job is to narrate...

That's why I want my work published through self-publishing. Not for sales value; but for permanence. Digital data is easily damaged and lost; physical data is more resilient against time. :blob_melt:

Edit chapters before releasing them. Don't overemphasize the speed of chapter release; consider the narrative quality of the chapter. :blob_melt:

I won't name the characters specifically, as I encounter them frequently. I dislike male leads who view women as 'objects.' I dislike female leads who lack personal agency, who are submissive, dictated to, and dependent on others. However, it's purely my personal opinion as a reader. Other...

The environment isn't just a setting; it's the atmosphere of a scene. By using the environment as atmosphere, you can manipulate the reader's mood regarding the situation the characters are facing in a scene. So, they might immerse themselves in the scene. For example, Corpses, blood, broken...

The cover looks cool.

Follow the adventure premise of your story! Check out Majo no Tabi-Tabi and Frieren for references. Elaina travels from one city to another, following her mother's journey. Meanwhile, Frieren travels back to reminisce about adventures with her friends (most of whom are now deceased).

There's another possibility: aromantic. This type typically struggles to feel romantically attached to others, has difficulty falling in love, and is more satisfied with planotic relationships (interpersonal relationships based on trust and genuine support). Regardless, I recommend writing what...

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What about Akagami no Shank? Akami = red hair.

A white-haired woman gives a white ribbon to her little sister on her 7th birthday. She hugs her big sister cheerfully.