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Writer's Lounge

Discuss the art of writing, such as writing styles, characters, themes and ideas. Roleplayers and non-fiction writers included!

Section Staff: Venia Silente, Bay, gimmepie, Eleanor

Featured

One tip a day, keeps writer's block away!

Aquacorde, Dec 15: Take time to read. And observe and analyze what you read. Learn from others- what works and what doesn't, what you like and dislike.

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Started by Astromancer

Help Thread

Writing Resources

(2 pages)

Help shall be given!
Venia Silente, Sep 12: It's a good thing to see all these additions. Frankly, it's time this thread is overhauled rehauled, and having an influx of new tools is a major welcome. So far we seem to be covering enough areas - from writing processors to writing and planning...

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Started by Dagzar

Worldbuilding

Creating an Interesting Region Map.

Lordecoxinha, Jan 24: Hi! Assuming you have the player/reader's journey planned, I'd say it'd help you to plan the entire map by creating "dots" (cities, landmarks, caves, etc) where you know narrative events will happen and then connecting these dots. Example:...

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Started by ocelette

Interest Check

Joining Role Plays...?

Astromancer, Jan 16: Here is Advent https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=442882

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Started by Gl1tchedShad0ws

Naming Things is Hard! (Episode XVII: PMD Fanfiction)

Vragon2.0, Jan 12: Something I've learned over the course of writing is that there's a delicate balance between "world immersion" and "language barrier" when it comes to a reader reading. As such, it can be a struggle to make a work that readers can read and...

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Started by Venia Silente

Keep the village alive: celebrations in your world

Bay, Jan 7: There was one time for a short Pokemon story I have the characters celebrate Christmas. It's about Professor Oak's presents to several characters. As for other celebrations, can't recall one for Pokemon but there have been a couple examples in my...

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Started by Eleanor

Interest Check

So... Digimon anyone?

Kung Fu Ferret, Jan 7: I would love a Digimon RP, and this idea is really good!

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Started by Rose Oni

It's like looking in a mirror...

Bay, Jan 4: I think for my original characters and even characters from other sourced materials I put a little something of me in them. For instance Sandy from the Detroit After Human RP she's pretty much me in college, goody two shoes. With Sana in Foul Play...

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Started by gimmepie

Am I fit to rp?

CelloX, Jan 4: Thank you! I think I will try to sign up for one. I'll probably focus on something slightly more career oriented, like a pokemon collector or hunter or journalist or something for my first character.

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Started by CelloX

"Is this fanfic suddenly political?" (hint: "Always has been")

gimmepie, Jan 4: Political elements go hand-in-hand with worldbuilding, so I think if you've put even a little effort into that, there's at the very least going to be some stuff implied about the politics of your setting. So, while I wouldn't say that I always go...

3 1,188

Started by Venia Silente

Do you research before writing certain topics?

ril, Jan 3: research can be used very poorly if you read into the wrong parts. more often than not, writers with good intentions will write terrible representation because their research boils down to a few articles and wikipedia. hands down the most powerful...

15 4,487

Started by starseed the auticorn

Pokemon Greece region help

Dexthemonster, Jan 3: I have a name suggestion for your 5th fairy dragon :- Libeine {libe - Libelle german word for dragon fly and ine - Aine Irish name for queen of fairies} and Aurhera {random gengeration of my mind}

7 408

Started by Kamkam2005

Pokemon Name Help.

Dexthemonster, Jan 3: I have an idea for your fire type a crown jellyfish like creature lives in lava lakes name i think "Corocanic" {Crown jellyfish comes from the coronate order and volcanic} dex entry says something like 'corocanic lives in hot lava pools body made up...

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Started by ocelette

Tropes You Avoid

Joey Montag, Dec 28: I feel like, in a way, writing is so diverse in the age of the internet and globalization, that tropes aren't so bad-- they're kind of fading away in a sense. In the postmodernist world everything has been turned upside down and sideways and back up...

14 4,280

Started by Curly Brace

Random topic: Favourite RP genre's and least favourite RP genres

Firebolt, Dec 20: My favourite genre, based on the RPs I'm most involved in, would have to be a fusion of Fantasy and Romance. I love to use RP as a medium to flesh out backstories and characters, and I'm an absolute sucker for a bit of cheesy romance as well, to the...

6 562

Started by Sapphire Rose

Master of reality: fanfic or roleplay VS actual videogame teams

Astromancer, Dec 18: I actually see pokémon-based forum RPGs as as chance to use stuff I wouldn't use in the video games. When choosing what pokémon my characters in journey RPs catch and train, for example, it's a mix of pokémon I (as the player) like, pokémon my...

5 503

Started by Eleanor

Daily

#FeatureFriday: Trubbish and Garbodor fanworks

bobandbill, Dec 6: Trubbish and Garbodor drabbles https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=10240211#post10240211

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Started by bobandbill

Share your writing!

(5 pages)

Venia Silente, Dec 5: It's been a while since I had the energy to properly write, but now I seem to be back for the better. Here's an excerpt from the upcoming chapter of Sabres in the Sandstone:

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Started by Astinus

How has your writing changed in the past five years?

amyrich, Nov 26: My writing used to be conversational. I used to try to write in the "stream of consciousness" style, but I'm not sure that's me anymore.

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Started by gimmepie

The Dream World: writing of dreams

Vragon2.0, Nov 26: Dream sequences are a bit tricky for me since my work has a concept called "Soul Links" which can have similarities to dreams in a way but are pretty different. I can say so far I've had two dream sequences. Both have been to show an aspect of the...

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Started by Eleanor

I spend 4 hours a day writing

Vragon2.0, Nov 19: Not enough in my book. I'm working on making a focused writing schedule, but we'll see how that goes.

5 1,129

Started by Sheep

Interest Check

Thoughts on Fakemon in fanficiton

Venia Silente, Nov 7: Curious to see this subject brought up. I did ask on some aspects of writing Fakémon a few weeks ago, but that was the "internal" facet of writing them compared to your "external" facet, as you ask: what do people think of them? Writing Fakémon...

2 1,367

Started by CrownTrier

Pride and Joy

Juno, Nov 2: I don't know about any singular post, but I do love Eddie from Unific (yes I do want to continue writing him at some point gp) and I think I peaked with him tbh lmao - I reread them today and a lot of his posts still make me smile and be like "damn...

4 1,435

Started by gimmepie

Interest Check

The Pokemon Myth and Legend Database

Dionnel, Nov 2: That sounds like a cool idea

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Started by Pure Essence

anyone wrote silly stories when they were young?

Dionnel, Oct 29: I also used to enjoy writing short stories that I really enjoyed. I loved fantasizing and creating, it was very cool

8 1,510

Started by Sheep

Help Request

Looking for the author of this

Hyzenthlay, Oct 28: It looks like someone named lungg wrote it on this page: https://9gag.com/gag/aDwgEEN?ref=fsidebar Just click on his first comment and the rest of the story goes from there! I found out from here: ...

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Started by Salaronde

Where online have you posted your works?

Venia Silente, Oct 27: Where do I post? Well, in Pokécommunity... ;) Other than that, I post some of my stuff in AO3 (Archive of Our Own) because of the simplicity to add works (rich text formatting, categories, tagging, etc). I used to post at Serebii, but over...

5 1,259

Started by Sheep

The name rater's tent~ (Pokémon nicknames in your writing)

Aquacorde, Oct 23: I actually use nicknames far less than most people I think. Casey began without nicknaming any of his Pokémon, Sorley has only nicknamed one of theirs, none of my gym leaders in S1 have nicknamed theirs, Casey's sister very specifically doesn't...

3 1,275

Started by Eleanor

Casting Call

Venia Silente, Oct 19: So, in my case, something like a mock voice cast? For "Beyond Today": Dalvin the Prinplup would be voiced by Rusell Lawrence (Magna Defender in the adaption of Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy; Sid in Card Sharks) or by Mike Erwin (Speedy in Teen...

2 1,284

Started by gimmepie

Messenger Pidove! (Social Networks and writing)

Eleanor, Oct 19: Well, time to reply to my own question finally! In Trainers and Hoenn: Square 1, which are essentially Pokémon Journey roleplays, I've definitely hinted at the presence of social media, videochat apps similar to Facetime, and much else that I've...

5 1,349

Started by Eleanor

Interest Check

Altered Fates - New Perspectives [M]

Eleanor, Oct 12: Hello there! This subforum is not very active usually, and you posting the same message three times in a row just to get more visibility seems fairly unjustified. After all, even without you bumping the thread today, it would still be fourth on the...

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Started by Beautiful-Vixen

Better Luck Next Time

Bay, Oct 8: I think Foul Play's earlier chapters could use some more work. Back then I was still figuring out the pacing and how I want the characters to interact. Originally this was supposed to be only 8-10 chapters at first, but I then have the story be half...

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Started by gimmepie

Fakémon, from a writing perspective

gimmepie, Oct 1: I honestly wouldn't treat them any differently to a canon Pokemon. It makes little sense setting-wise to draw an unnecessary amount of attention to fakemon.

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Started by Venia Silente

Character Names

aeternum, Sep 29: I just use whatever comes to mind first. I usually have a piece of art that I base the character off of and I'll just get a general feel of what they should be called based on the personality I build from that picture and the setting. There's...

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Started by VisionofMilotic

The Case for Cases (aka what's in your Item Bag?)

Vragon2.0, Sep 28: At the moment, I have a concept of travel pouches (belts) that are generally used to carry items. Occasionally, there's shoulder sacks or packs that can be worn like a backpack. Generally, a mon wouldn't need to take too much stuff with them since...

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Started by Venia Silente

Fanfiction or original?

aeternum, Sep 24: Original fiction for both. For me, more often than not writing fan fiction is exhausting and more of a hassle than writing an original concept. I feel like regardless of if I'm stripping the world of the majority of the things or throwing down bombs...

13 2,524

Started by Astromancer

NaNoWriMo 2020 anyone?

aeternum, Sep 24: I've been in a rut for the past year or two, so I'm hoping I can make it in. I feel like if I get started on the event then maybe it'll drag me out and encourage me to get typing all the things I've been putting off. Really whether or not I can...

3 1,394

Started by starseed the auticorn

What would your characters think of you?

starseed the auticorn, Sep 23: Pretty much this. Many of my characters are based on people I know or love. So, there's no reason why they would hate me, right? ;)

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Started by gimmepie

Difficult Characters

gimmepie, Sep 18: If you ever need help feel free to PM me. I have first hand experience xD

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Started by gimmepie

First, second, or third person?

Groc, Sep 16: I prefer third person, but then I usually have a lot of characters in my writing. But one of my favorite book series is written in first, so I've been considering trying that out. I just plain don't like second person. It feels off to me, like...

7 1,505

Started by Sheep

Help Request

BBC Code and Post Formats

Venia Silente, Sep 6: Welcome, fellow formatter, and I hope you have a good time. In general I can say that PC has very good support for special formatting, from the usual typography like bold and italics, to selection of typographic fonts and a few text block effects...

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Started by Beautiful-Vixen

Characters that would be fun to hang out with.

Bay, Sep 3: I also agree that would be torture haha. Hm, as for me I think Acerola and I would be great pals. As for other people's characters, I think I would like to get to know Jasmine from Vray's fic more. I think I would like to hang out with Lauren...

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Started by gimmepie

Shut up about your characters already!

gimmepie, Sep 3: Nah, we know you like all the characters xD We all like hearing about yours as much as sharing about our own. Don't mind me just speaking on behalf of everyone.

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Started by gimmepie

WHY ARE YOU NOT WRITING?!

TrainerJacob, Aug 21: 1. Busy 2. Writer's Block That's all it is really.

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Started by gimmepie

Help Request

How does my evil team sound?

Venia Silente, Aug 14: Glad to help. I think this seems to work so far and should make for an interesting story once developed.

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Started by LadyLurantis940

Help Request

Pokémon Fan Region Help?

gimmepie, Aug 2: If you're stuck on developing the setting/settlements, I'd just researching what some medieval places were actually like and using that as your start point.

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Started by LadyLurantis940

Badly Summarize Your Story

Skalesgon, Jul 10: A regional hero gets injured by an extraterrestrial dragon. Two people close to him are severely worried and have nightmares. But he recovers but his body if ruined. Galar's Darkest Hour.

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Started by Vragon2.0

Styling your text!

Venia Silente, Jul 7: One of the things that I like about using CSS rather than text forms in order to style a story, is that CSS messes less with screenreaders, which means it keeps your fic more accessible. Of course, some CSS things do interact, so in general there...

8 3,072

Started by Astromancer

Worldbuilding

Has the prison escapee been done yet?

Static Cat, Jun 30: Authors of fanfics have honestly thought of everything at this point lol. Thankfully this is an antagonist, so I could get pretty creative with the morals, but you're definitely spot on with the execution advice, so thank you. I just want to...

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Started by Static Cat

Worldbuilding

What are some good questions to ask yourself when you're world building?

Commander Saturn, Jun 25: I haven't ever actually tried to create my own world in a story myself but I'll try to list some questions that can flesh your world out. The history will be the most important aspect of making your world feel real to readers, so you will want to...

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Started by Moon_Dew

What are your "tools of trade"?

gimmepie, Jun 22: It's a great resource that one.

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Started by starseed the auticorn

Interest Check

So, i am back.

Gelius3, Jun 10: Why thank you for the WEBA, i appreciate it. Currently, PotP is under development, as we immediately started getting our hands on it yesterday. I am open to suggestions and constructive critics. anna and I are both hard at work to come up with a...

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Started by Gelius3

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One tip a day, keeps writer's block away!

Writing Resources

Creating an Interesting Region Map.

Joining Role Plays...?

Naming Things is Hard! (Episode XVII: PMD Fanfiction)

Keep the village alive: celebrations in your world

So... Digimon anyone?

It's like looking in a mirror...

Am I fit to rp?

"Is this fanfic suddenly political?" (hint: "Always has been")

Do you research before writing certain topics?

Pokemon Greece region help

Pokemon Name Help.

Tropes You Avoid

Random topic: Favourite RP genre's and least favourite RP genres

Master of reality: fanfic or roleplay VS actual videogame teams

#FeatureFriday: Trubbish and Garbodor fanworks

Share your writing!

How has your writing changed in the past five years?

The Dream World: writing of dreams

I spend 4 hours a day writing

Thoughts on Fakemon in fanficiton

Pride and Joy

The Pokemon Myth and Legend Database

anyone wrote silly stories when they were young?

Looking for the author of this

Where online have you posted your works?

The name rater's tent~ (Pokémon nicknames in your writing)

Casting Call

Messenger Pidove! (Social Networks and writing)

Altered Fates - New Perspectives [M]

Better Luck Next Time

Fakémon, from a writing perspective

Character Names

The Case for Cases (aka what's in your Item Bag?)

Fanfiction or original?

NaNoWriMo 2020 anyone?

What would your characters think of you?

Difficult Characters

First, second, or third person?

BBC Code and Post Formats

Characters that would be fun to hang out with.

Shut up about your characters already!

WHY ARE YOU NOT WRITING?!

How does my evil team sound?

Pokémon Fan Region Help?

Badly Summarize Your Story

Styling your text!

Has the prison escapee been done yet?

What are some good questions to ask yourself when you're world building?

What are your "tools of trade"?

So, i am back.