I've frequently been told that my characters act younger than they actually are...so SKOW community, please help! How do I create a believable sixteen year old...
Well it really depends on how old YOU are. Because, as much as you would like the character to be completely opposite of you, it's difficult to completely do...
I agree with ace7sokker. How old you are really makes a difference. It would probably be easier to structure a character in a certain age group if you are in...
The older you are, the more concerned about finances/jobs--or, in your case, college--you get. Just because it's becoming imperative that you do to survive. It...
She can usually drive but (unless fairly well-off) may not have a car, she can wear make-up unless her parents are strict or she doesn't care, she can find...
For me, writing is an escape. It is an escape from my crazy, unorganized world and all of the stress that follows. I don't write for anyone but myself and...
Okay guys, this is my first message thingy and I'm in need of some help. I'm writing this story about about three friends that have been through alot. In the...
Well it depends on what kind of person Drika is. I mean, is she dramatic, quiet, straight forward, likes to beat around the bush? Does she like going into...
It really does depend on the person. Some will just complain about their lives, other will be sad that they are leaving this world and apologize in the...
In my opinion, a sixteen year old girl should have a small bit of you in her. If you were wearing makeup, attending wild parties, etc., then your character...
So I just want to let everyone know that I've had the best writer's block free streak for the past... five hours and I've been drinking Monster Khaos so......
Wow! Thank you for the responses. I guess I was a little overzealous with a request for The Recipe For Realistic 16-Year-Old Characters, as Kyra put it. :) My...
Hi all, I'm new here. im wanting to write a story about two people who are immediately connected to each other. It's a oonnection so suddenly deep that for one...
Why don't you try a hobby? Maybe she really loves kickboxing, or collecting something, and he does too. A whole scene could be derived from their conversations...
thanks for the suggestions Kyra. i really like the kickboxing idea. my character, im portraying her as angry at the world and i could really see that or an...
Maybe your character is angry because she lost both her parents, the one guy she did date steadily hurt her not only emotinally but physically as well, and she...
Before I retire for the night, I want to hear your opinions on a new feature that I thought of as I was reading the work of one Lee Harvey Kennedy, who is a...
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I have to say, that is a very interesting idea and it really appeals to me. I would definitely love it if Skow had essays....
You can all start writing at any time. (: Just submit it to skowawards@... and I'll put it up on the site. I think I might write quite a few myself. I...
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Hi everyone!! I'm going to take advantage of the one per story thing now and ask you guys to read one of my stories. Name: And The Tears Began To Fall Summary:...
That link didn't work out for me, so I went ahead and found you a workable link. (: http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2502615/1/And_The_Tears_Began_To_Fall On Sat,...
Okeydoke, I've written my response to SKoW Challenge #25, A Secretary is Not a Toy. It's titled "It Is Too a Holiday!" and the summary is, "It is too a...