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There will be a second part to this specific guide, it just got too long. I'm not sure when the second part will be up though.
On a side note, you may not respect me as a person for my opinions, but at least respect my right to express my opinions. That's why there's free speech. Additionally, if you don't like any of these plots then don't read them. There will be some sort of warning somewhere on published books, and warnings on stories on the internet. This doesn't mean I'm being immature, I mean if you don't like what's going to be in the story, odds are that you're not going to like the story period, so there's no point for you to hang around a story and keep saying, "Ew this is gross! Why would you write that?" I'll explain more in the second part.
Mary-Sue: Who is She?
Mary-Sue (Part 1): Things You Need to Know and What to do if You See Them
Mary-Sues (Part 2): How Not to Write Like Your Character is a Sue
Mary-Sues (Part 3): How Much Power is Too Much Power?
Mary-Sues (Part 4): In a Fight
Mary-Sues (Part 5): Writing Realistically . . . According to the Universe
Mary-Sues (Part 6): How to Review Character Sheets
Mary-Sues (Part 7.1): She Banged the Love Shebang - The Scenarios
Mary-Sues (Part 7.2): She Banged the Love Shebang - How to Write Love Scenes
Mary-Sues (Part 7.3): She Banged the Love Shebang - Symptoms of Lust
Mary-Sues (Part 8): Romeo and Gertrude?
Mary-Sues (Part 9): The Eye of the Tiger
Mary-Sues (Part 10): How to Write Dreams and Flashbacks
The Mary-Sue Complaints Checklist
The Mary-Sue Complaints Checklist Index
Other Mary-Sue Related Things
Telling Your Friends They Have a Mary-Sue
Mary-Sues vs. Art Thievery
Say Good-Bye to Mary-Sues
The Basics to Any Human Body (And How I Choose Which Traits to Use for my Characters)
On a side note, you may not respect me as a person for my opinions, but at least respect my right to express my opinions. That's why there's free speech. Additionally, if you don't like any of these plots then don't read them. There will be some sort of warning somewhere on published books, and warnings on stories on the internet. This doesn't mean I'm being immature, I mean if you don't like what's going to be in the story, odds are that you're not going to like the story period, so there's no point for you to hang around a story and keep saying, "Ew this is gross! Why would you write that?" I'll explain more in the second part.
Mary-Sue: Who is She?
Mary-Sue (Part 1): Things You Need to Know and What to do if You See Them
Mary-Sues (Part 2): How Not to Write Like Your Character is a Sue
Mary-Sues (Part 3): How Much Power is Too Much Power?
Mary-Sues (Part 4): In a Fight
Mary-Sues (Part 5): Writing Realistically . . . According to the Universe
Mary-Sues (Part 6): How to Review Character Sheets
Mary-Sues (Part 7.1): She Banged the Love Shebang - The Scenarios
Mary-Sues (Part 7.2): She Banged the Love Shebang - How to Write Love Scenes
Mary-Sues (Part 7.3): She Banged the Love Shebang - Symptoms of Lust
Mary-Sues (Part 8): Romeo and Gertrude?
Mary-Sues (Part 9): The Eye of the Tiger
Mary-Sues (Part 10): How to Write Dreams and Flashbacks
The Mary-Sue Complaints Checklist
The Mary-Sue Complaints Checklist Index
Other Mary-Sue Related Things
Telling Your Friends They Have a Mary-Sue
Mary-Sues vs. Art Thievery
Say Good-Bye to Mary-Sues
The Basics to Any Human Body (And How I Choose Which Traits to Use for my Characters)
Recommended Literature
What Makes a Good Story?
1. The prose flows naturally.
2. There is an equal balance of humor and seriousness.
3. You actually learn something from it.
4. The characters are believable.
5. The characters go through a significant change of some sort, whether physical or mental.
6. There is some sort of conflict going on; not all goes well.
7. Good descriptions, vivid but appropriate; the best stories are where the audience has a good idea of what's going on and yet they're still free to use their own imagination.
8. Originality.
9. Proper spelling and grammar.
10. Appropriate for intended audience.
Naming Characters (tips for writers)
Choose a Name that Fits
People often make judgments based solely on an individual’s name—it’s a natural thing to do. You can use these stereotypes to your advantage—names can be an easy way to give a lot of information about a character without having to say very much. We assume Brutus is muscular, Aiko is a sweet Japanese girl, Chad is a jerk always on the lookout for a hot date, and Agatha is an old lady (or else a mystery writer). If you choose a name with even a moderate stereotype, this is bound to reflect on the character in your readers’ minds. Everyone has different associations with names based on their
Character Flaws [Personal Review]
When people have asked my opinions about their characters (often specifically if I consider them as Mary Sues or not, thanks to my tutorial about avoiding Mary Sues), a reoccurring theme in those conversations has been the character flaws. A frequent (and rather crude) definition of Mary Sue is "Mary Sue is a character without prominent flaws", and I would add, "without prominent character flaws". In order to apply this definition, it is necessary to know what is a character flaw. This is what this article is about. Or, tutorial, review, rant, something like that. In any case, I hope this will be useful for someone! At least to me, as I can l
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SavageFrogHobbyist General Artist
You should probably include that certain countries do allow 1st cousin marriages but in others it is seen as a criminal offense (highest practitioners of cousin marriages are in the Middle East & contrary to all the hillbilly jokes made about West Virginia, it's actually illegal there).
HatedLove6Hobbyist Writer
I'll keep it in mind. There a few of these guides I'm planning on editing.
SavageFrogHobbyist General Artist
Thank you for the consideration & these are actually very well written
HatedLove6Hobbyist Writer
I will add on to the incest part, but I need to do more research first, and I have other things I need to do. It will take some time. Thank you for the suggestion.
SavageFrogHobbyist General Artist
Alright & your welcome
PuccaZeldaPPGFanStudent Artist
I have read a few of your guides; very informative and extremely assisting when it comes to shaping stories and plots.
P.S- I had no idea about the 'love V' OTL
It is actually more complex, realistic (and a bit more entertaining I might add) than the basic love triangle.
P.S- I had no idea about the 'love V' OTL
It is actually more complex, realistic (and a bit more entertaining I might add) than the basic love triangle.HatedLove6Hobbyist Writer
Thank you; I'm glad you found this helpful.
Wait--what? What's the difference between a love V and a love triangle to you?
Wait--what? What's the difference between a love V and a love triangle to you?
PuccaZeldaPPGFanStudent Artist
Oh! I thought a triangle went in a circular motion (well it can, can't it?) While V is straight forward and stops... I think
HatedLove6Hobbyist Writer
The triangular can flow in a cyclic motion (a girl likes a boy, the boy likes a boy/girl, and the boy/girl likes the first girl), your love V analogy is a bit confusing.
PuccaZeldaPPGFanStudent Artist
Perhaps I am not explaining it well.(Boy likes girl, girl likes another boy, boy has no love for anyone) That's what I view it as. Maybe I see it wrong?
HatedLove6Hobbyist Writer
Ah, I understand now. That could be another kind of triangle 
CianaTheRabbitHobbyist Digital Artist
I just want to thank you right now. These guides are really helping me shape my characters.
HatedLove6Hobbyist Writer
You're welcome. I'm glad these guides are helpful! 
BlackPaperMoonSEStudent Writer
These are pretty great, gotta say : )
HatedLove6Hobbyist Writer
Thank you. I just realized I forgot to add Arranged Marriages.Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In