Our Human Masks: The Reboot / Compromise
7 years ago
What did the toilet say to the bathtub?
I'm going to reboot our human masks. I'm going to write it according to the outlining technique soon to be presented in my upcoming story (which probably won't get done until the fall, when I start writing season). Now, bad news first. I won't be able to write in anyone's character. It's nothiing personal; I'm just so afraid of misrepresenting you that I can't write what I consider to be a good story if I'm having to juggle other people's literary values.
I will say this, though; I can write each of you a 5-10 page story starring the character you submitted. I will require you all to get a copy of Victoria Lynn Schmidt's 45 Master Characters--or at least read about it on tvtropes--and read the 16 archetypes, then tell me which one applies to your character.
It is on you to provide me with the details I need to know about your character. I'm doing this for free, so I won't revise the story or ask for feedback during the writing process. I will take what you've given me and run with it, according to whatever it is you provide me with (in terms of supporting characters, setting, exposition, etc). Try to keep what you write limited to one page (8 or 10-pt Times New Roman, Double Spaced); if I see too many details, I'll just focus on the most pertinent ones. Once I'm done with it, it is all yours to edit, repost, bash, whatever you want with it. I will still post the story on my own gallery, so if you don't like it, feel free to revise it yourself.
I'll do my best not to vilify your characters, although I will write in flaws for the sake of a good story. I will make an exception to my no sexual explicit content, though I won't write anything involving children in sexual situations.
I will say this, though; I can write each of you a 5-10 page story starring the character you submitted. I will require you all to get a copy of Victoria Lynn Schmidt's 45 Master Characters--or at least read about it on tvtropes--and read the 16 archetypes, then tell me which one applies to your character.
It is on you to provide me with the details I need to know about your character. I'm doing this for free, so I won't revise the story or ask for feedback during the writing process. I will take what you've given me and run with it, according to whatever it is you provide me with (in terms of supporting characters, setting, exposition, etc). Try to keep what you write limited to one page (8 or 10-pt Times New Roman, Double Spaced); if I see too many details, I'll just focus on the most pertinent ones. Once I'm done with it, it is all yours to edit, repost, bash, whatever you want with it. I will still post the story on my own gallery, so if you don't like it, feel free to revise it yourself.
I'll do my best not to vilify your characters, although I will write in flaws for the sake of a good story. I will make an exception to my no sexual explicit content, though I won't write anything involving children in sexual situations.
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At any rate, I'll eventually reupload the originals. I work best when I switch between several projects at once, so it'll be a while. Still, if you want your own story just let me know.
And.. well... since i'm kinda a lazy-butt.. well... i've kinda not bothered trying to see if that thing you referenced is something you can find a copy of online or you'd have to buy... *shrugs*
Of course, this is all optional. I'll still write the story if you ask; I'm just filling in any gaps with artistic license, and I'm only doing one draft.
Though.. i was wondering how you saw me so far i guess.. (cause i saw a few-bits-of-myself in those archetypes things you posted.. but nothing EXACTLY.... except for maybe one for the MOST part?)