RE: Focus on the Background Part 2: Writing & Characters by mattifer

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writing · @mattifer · Nov 8 '18

Excellent advice! I'd like to add a word of caution however: don't add in details about the character's background simply because they exist.

I taught high school English for several years. My students would get excited about character creation, then want to share every single detail they had imagined with their audience.

It's ok for the background to simply influence - no need for it to take over!

Thanks for writing a great post. I look forward to reading more.

👍 arbitrarykitten

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@arbitrarykitten · Nov 15 '18

Good point!  That actually reminds me of a saying I heard a long time ago that's stuck with me over the years~ ***Speak only if it improves upon the silence***

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@mattifer · Nov 15 '18

I like that saying. I use something similar when deciding whether to voice a complaint. I ask myself, "What resolution do I expect as a result of speaking out?" If there isn't one, I stay silent.

It's helpful, especially in Internet arguments. :-)

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