HOW TO FIND A PLOT WHEN ALL YOU HAVE IS CHARACTERS AND A SETTING (and Has Built In Character Development!)

Dialogue Thing #9

"WHAT'S THAT, DEPRESSION!? I CAN'T HEAR YOU, MY MUSIC'S TOO LOUD!!"

"Dude, it is three in the morning..."

"I CAN'T HEAR YOU, EITHER!!"

please

It's Early (Where I Am) But Hear Me Out...

If the Sun and Moon Show cast had code names, they would be as follows (or at least, my head cannons):

Sun: Cat Daddy

Moon: Aroace in Space

Earth: Captain Planet

Lunar: Overpowered Jumping Bean

Solar: Sad Mechanic

Jack: Jack be Lethal

Eclipse: The Better Afton

I'm not sure about Eclipse's name. I might go edit it later.

That is all.

descriptive transcript:

Haben, a Black woman in her thirties with long dark hair, speaks to the camera, a vibrant blue wall behind her.

Haben: If you're a creator, add transcripts to your videos. I can't see videos, I can't hear videos, but I can read transcripts.

Pins on a Braillenote Touch pop up and down in their Braille cells. Each cell has eight pins that are either positioned up or down depending on the specific Braille letter.

Haben: Braille displays connect to phones and laptops, allowing Braille readers to access the internet this way. Descriptive transcripts should have both the visuals of what's happening on screen and speech and key sounds for the video. Really good descriptive transcripts captivate readers just like the best novels.

The Braille display disappears and the video shows Haben in the same room.

Haben: Once we have widespread accessibility, it'll be easier for deafblind people to share our stories and also participate in conversations. I love learning from lives different from mine and in order for me to do that, I need transcripts. I look forward to reading all your transcripts!

end transcript.

sharing for people who aren't aware this is a thing & can put it into practice, video transcript copied from haben's instagram (please let me know if the format needs to be adjusted in some way 👍🏻)

Maybe this is the wrong platform to pose this question given the average tumblr user but

Is it just me or did our generation (those of is who are currently 20-30 ish) just not get the opportunity to be young in the 'standard' sense?

Like, everyone I talk to who's over 40 has all their wild stories about their teens and 20s, being young and dumb, and then I talk to my friends and coworkers and classmates, and we just... dont.

10 Actionable Tips to Help You Get to Know Your Characters Better

Here are 10 actionable storytelling tips for writers to get to know their characters better:

1. Create Detailed Character Profiles:

Write out a comprehensive profile for each character, including their background, personality traits, physical appearance, and quirks. This helps to flesh out their individuality and makes them more real to you.

2. Conduct Character Interviews:

Write out a list of interview questions and answer them from the perspective of your character. This can include questions about their past, desires, fears, and daily life.

3. Write Backstory Scenes:

Develop scenes from your character’s past that might not appear in the main story but inform their motivations and behavior. This can include significant childhood events, first loves, or pivotal moments.

4. Develop Character Arcs:

Plan out your character’s development throughout the story. Consider how they change from beginning to end and what events catalyze their growth or decline.

5. Explore Relationships:

Write scenes or dialogues focusing on your character’s interactions with others. This can reveal how they relate to different personalities and social dynamics.

6. Utilize Character Diaries:

Have your character keep a diary or journal. Writing entries from their perspective can provide deep insights into their inner thoughts and feelings.

7. Engage in Role-Playing:

Spend time role-playing as your character. Respond to hypothetical situations or daily routines as they would, helping you understand their decision-making process and emotional responses.

8. Write Monologues:

Create monologues where your character speaks directly about their dreams, struggles, and philosophies. This can help clarify their voice and mindset.

9. Build a Character Playlist:

Compile a playlist of songs that resonate with your character’s personality, story arc, or current emotions. Music can evoke a deeper understanding of their internal world.

10. Use Character Maps:

Create visual maps that chart your character’s relationships, key life events, and emotional highs and lows. This can help you see patterns and connections in their story.

These tips can help you delve deeper into your characters' psyche, making them more vivid and relatable in your writing.

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Dialogue Thing #13

"Come on, get up! You're gonna be late for..."

"...What?"

"Why...why is your bed...why is your bed full of weapons...!?"

"..."

"What... what is that stuff on them...?"

"... Do you really want an answer to that?"

IT GOT BETTER

❤️❤️❤️

I had this thing in my head for a while, so I made a comic as soon I had time! Everyone is having a sleepover in Sun's room.

They need a bigger bed.

Solar and Dazzle's character designs are made by @ayyy-imma-ninja

You can watch the show right here: https://www.youtube.com/@SunMoonShow

Dialogue Thing #12 (It's been a minute...)

(CW for meds, I guess. If that's not right, lmk)

"You know what's great about living where I live!? There's just...free cats. Cats everywhere."

"Uh-huh. Those meds are really workin', aren't they bud?"

"I can feel them."

"That is a rug. You are lying on the floor."

"Why do... these cats taste salty?"

"And it's time to get you to bed."

GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY, I WAS RIGHT!!

Oh, no... I was right!!

*Breaks Down Door* I Have A Prediction...

It's about the Sun and Moon Show which I'm definitely not obsessed with.

Based on what I've seen about the show, huge secrets that drastically affect the story either come out right before the thing happens, or while the thing is happening, or after it happens.

So, as far as what Moon's planning to do with the equal exchange thing, I thought of three possibilities:

1. Someone finds out and confronts him, and he and that family member have a huge falling out.

2. Someone finds out during the thing, and in their effort to stop Moon, something goes terribly wrong.

3. Moon brings Solar back and Moon makes an excuse for it. However, he is wracked with guilt over his actions, or Solar realizes what he did and confronts him about it, and then everyone finds out.

I think today's episode is most indicative of the first option, since Eclipse has the evidence of Moon's... current situation, and Earth is worried about him.

Anyway, that is all. I understand that this post is way too long, and I apologize. I really like these shows.