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discussion post 05

Jul 01, 2010 23:18

It's that time again, friends. Sorry for the day's delay again; I should mention that due to my fluctuating schedule (two jobs makes for random hours) sometimes discussions will go up on Thursdays, not Wednesdays, but it should basically always be one of those two days ( Read more... )

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seashadows July 2 2010, 04:11:00 UTC

I know it's weird, but I like to get my characters into situations where one of them needs another, i.e. rescue, sickness, bad moods, can't program the computer properly. Nothing that creates a permanent dependence - for me, it's a way to link people.

On a related note, when I get stuck, I usually write a lot of dialogue. It's easier for me to do that than to write description, since I've spent my life listening to people talk (I love slipping into character voices, both on paper and with my vocal cords).

katiemariie July 2 2010, 04:16:41 UTC

Looking through my outline, I see a trend of mortal peril as a way of self-discovery and bond building. My fic is episodic in nature, rebooting TOS episodes and films, and giving bigger parts to minor characters. Most--if not all--TOS episodes and films hinge on mortal peril. The stakes are always very high, especially if you're in security. Most of my chapters are much the same, except I don't have to return to this stasis at the end of each episode, like procedural shows have to. "The Naked Time" was a fun ride and taught us a lot about the characters, but no one really changed at the end, because it was a TV series and people get scared if the characters change. I get to have fun and show how a reboot of "The Naked Time" would change the characters ( ... )

rainbowstrlght July 3 2010, 12:53:43 UTC

The whole reason Starfleet hired Sybok was so that he could deal with and prevent mystical and priestess related tropes: mpreg, de-aging, gender swap, and virgin sacrifice. It seems to be an epidemic in the fleet, so something had to be done.

LOL-ing so hard. ♥

Also, I have yet to hear how the Vulcan-evolved-from-cats thing ever occurred. CURIOUS MINDS STILL WANT TO KNOW.

circ_bamboo July 2 2010, 04:24:45 UTC

Well, I'm writing a romance novel set during the Regency Era, so there are certain tropes -- wounded hero returning from Napoleonic Wars, people having conversations while waltzing -- that are de rigueur and kind of specific to the genre. (In other words, I haven't seen them in my other writing.)

On the other hand, it's essentially a big first-time story for three different couples (well, I haven't decided if it's actually their first time for one of 'em), and I pretty much always write those, so . . .

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rainbowstrlght July 2 2010, 06:15:44 UTC

Re Sam: This is kind of tricky, because in the actual movie I don't think he's mentioned at all, just seen. I'm pretty sure it's "Sam" in the audiobook, though.

ninety6tears July 2 2010, 06:29:29 UTC

They changed the name that Jim yells at the kid on the road in the movie after the scenes that explain Jim having a brother were cut. But I'm pretty sure he was Sam before that.

heeroluva July 2 2010, 05:21:07 UTC

Tarsus: The ultimate bringer of hurt/comfort... yes?

Character studies: I always like seeing what makes characters tick.

Academy: Could probably fit in the same category as character studies, but I like see encounters at this stage.

Aliens made them to it: Another great source of h/c and making characters realize they've been missing what's right in front of their face.

Bonding/Telepathy: Vulcans were the greatest race ever made. ;) Seriously I'm drawn to the concept of a mental bond. I scares me to death, but I think it would be amazing.

Pon farr: Need I say more? ;)

Smart!Kirk: Seriously the guy's a genius, but so often people make him out to be a complete idiot. I love exploring his brain and how he uses the idiot mask to his advantage so people will underestimate him (and as protection to keep people away).

Chess and Chocolate: Just silly little things that us writers use to get the boys together. ;)

Vulcan penis: *cough* Well it adds an element of fun. ;)

What if...? The possibilities are never ending.

Imprisonment: ( ... )

rainbowstrlght July 3 2010, 13:02:01 UTC

TARSUS. ♥

I am way-guilty of the "what if" thing. Didn't even know that was a trope.

heeroluva July 5 2010, 11:36:45 UTC

Oh yeah.

I'm pretty sure everyone is. And it probably isn't because it's too broad of a category. Pretty much anything can fall under it I think.