Sunset themed octopus, casual artist and aspiring editor. I love to write about writing!
writing
A redemption arc is essentially an extended period of time that a character spends trying to work on themselves and trying to make up for past choices. Characters with redemption arcs can be anything from being a bad romantic partner to an evil galactic dictator. Of course, this means that
writing
When designing an OC, giving them a goal is like installing an engine in a boat. You can have all the structural details, backstory and appearance written down, but without a goal to drive them forward, your OC will drift along wherever the story takes them. All of this to
writing
Any writer knows that one of the most difficult parts of writing is, well, writing. The second hardest part is editing, but that’s something you shouldn’t worry about until you’ve got plenty of story and scenes to work with; so we won’t be talking about that
event
It’s almost July, which means Artfight season! Maybe you’ve joined before, maybe you’ve heard of it in passing but never joined, or maybe this is the first time you’re hearing of it! If you’re new to Artfight like I am, it’s not too late
fandom
With Splatoon Raiders coming out soon (as of this article), it’s finally time for me to spread the word about one of my favourite games! Besides the basics of kids and squids, designing an OC for Splatoon gives you so many design options; both anthropomorphic and humanoid characters exist
tips
Welcome to the world of Pokémon! I’m Professor Solar, and I’ll be your guide to creating a Pokémon team that will be the very best (that no one ever was). I won’t be delving into info about Pokémon’s history and what games have been published, instead
worldbuilding
Science fiction is a broad genre that can cover space adventures, the colonization of planets in and outside our solar system, and more! This article is for those unfamiliar with astronomy (or those who need a refresher) and can hopefully serve as a checklist, guide, or inspiration to those who
resources
This is a companion article to Whimsical Wonder’s Tips for Designing a Mermaid OC, so check it out! Generally we think of the western mermaid when we hear the term ‘mermaid’; the top half is a beautiful human woman, the bottom half is a fish tail. While Whimsy’s
tips
Sometimes asking for feedback can feel like casting a fishing line into an ocean; while you’d want a big fish in the best case scenario, often you end up with minnows, seaweed, or even an old boot. It takes a lot of bravery to ask for feedback in the
tips
Whether a duo or a trio, this article’s for you and your OCs! When it comes to writing one on one dynamics with your OCs (or if you’re writing a trio, one on one on one), there are tons of different ways to go about it. You might
resources
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oc
When it comes to making OCs, most beginners are interested in only a handful of types of relationships; friends, enemies, and lovers. When you’re young, these might be the kinds of relationships you find most important or see the most in media, but it’s important to start exploring