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Epic Attack In fiction, especially fantasy and action genres, epic attacks from characters (usually antagonists) are often the most memorable moments. I still remember Pain's (Nagato) epic attack with Shinra Tensei destroying Konoha into a crater; and how the epic attack of the Gura-Gura no Mi...

One Universe with Multi-Series, Which Meets in the Main Conflict of the Main Series? Imagine writing fiction with one large universe. There, many countries, complete with their own historical, cultural, political, social, and power systems. You take characters from each country as protagonists...

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Methods for Avoiding Plot Armor Plot armor is a narrative device in which a character (usually the protagonist) miraculously survives a danger that would otherwise kill her/him, simply to advance the plot. Plot armor acts as a narrative shield that allows the character to continue progressing...

Mother Protagonists I love mother protagonists, because besides being rarely mentioned, mother protagonists are also relatable to real life and provide authentic family drama. So the focus of the story is not only on the outside world but also the inner world (family). Two mother protagonists...

I mean, as authors, we certainly have moral/human values that we uphold in real life. However, when we write a conflict narrative through villain antagonists, we're forced to depict acts of crime or immorality that often run counter to our ethical values. So, how do you feel about it?

What makes you love your fiction? Me: This is a long-held desire of mine that I've only been able to fulfill after years of being merely an observer/reader. I want to write fiction that represents my conscience.

Unique Eye Skills We know of many supernatural eye skills, such as the Sharingan, Rinnegan, etc. However, I'd like to explore whether other authors have developed unique concepts for supernatural eye powers that differ from the ones commonly found in mainstream fiction. So the question is...

From NPC to MC? Have you ever written a character who accidentally grew into a protagonist? I mean, maybe you initially wrote a character as a sidekick, an NPC, etc. But the organic development of the narrative allowed that character to receive a lot of attention in the story's conflicts. So...

Advertising fiction (paid): Have you ever advertised your fiction on RR? Was it worth it? How did it go?

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Original story: fiction whose story elements (worldbuilding, characters, conflicts and plots, and moral values) are completely new, unique, and never before told. Example: LOTR is known as a pioneer of high fantasy fiction. Mainstream story: mainstream fiction whose story elements re-narrate...

Sometimes I see authors complaining about the lack of reader interaction. So, I immediately thought, why not create a YouTube channel dedicated to fictional storytelling? You know... YouTube can provide good engagement. Viewers love to comment on any video content. If authors use YouTube as a...

The Stakes In the narrative, the stakes are the situations or conditions the characters will face if they fail to achieve their goal. It's what's at stake and determines what will be lost or happen if the characters don't succeed, often providing a source of tension and motivation in the story...

What's Your Reason for Not Writing LitRPG Fiction? I see the LitRPG genre as a popular genre that quickly attracts readers. Even if you release any LitRPG fiction on RR, it can quickly gain attention compared to other genres. Well, RR is indeed a heaven for LiyRPG (almost all writers know...

What are your favorite steps in creating fiction? 1. Story Idea Research: This includes researching story ideas and finding a story premise that is original, authentic, engaging, and has a hook for potential readers in its market segment. 2. Story Idea Design: This includes character design...

Me: When a reader is too bored of reading hundreds of fictions with similar tropes, where only the protagonist/antagonist identity is changed, but the core story remains the same, he/she might "rebel" by writing his/her own fiction as a "subversion" or writing fiction that aligns with his/her...

Do you like dark fantasy? What do you like and/ or dislike about dark fantasy? As a reader, what do you expect from dark fantasy? We'd love to hear your honest opinions. Thank you.

As A Reader, What Does A Good Synopsis Look Like? Authors can have various synopsis formulas to attract readers. However, I'd like to hear from you, dear readers. What makes a good synopsis? You may have certain expectations. For example, the synopsis must be honest (e.g., if the story is...

Who is the Moral Compass in Your Fiction? Moral compasses are characters who embody human values in a fictional world. They are the people whose presence reminds the world (and readers) that humanism still lives in a fictional world, even in a dark world or in an apocalyptic world. They can...