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1. Dad (noyoushutthefuckupdad@shitposter.world)'s status on Saturday, 06-May-2023 07:08:22 JST Dad

   • cool_boy_mew
   • Christi Junior
   • sim
   @sim @ChristiJunior @coolboymew fake deaths could relate to characters' abilities by reason of them both being examples of plot armor. Mary Sue has every superpower, which is bad writing. the writer might pretend Mary Sue is dead, but you know she's returning soon, which is also bad writing.
   
   I speak as a failed novelist who really hates the publishing industry. I've studied this stuff a lot.
   • sim@shitposter.club's status on Saturday, 06-May-2023 07:08:39 JST sim

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     • cool_boy_mew
     • Christi Junior
     @noyoushutthefuckupdad @ChristiJunior @coolboymew How do you prevent fake death becoming plot armour? Or is that something that is better to lean into, especially when you can resurrect for example? Or you have a character who is invincible? I definitely try to avoid Mary Sues by making my characters have flaws they must overcome.
     
     You are probably just the right person to speak to about this stuff. I haven't tried to get into the publishing industry yet, still trying to complete my novels and then we'll see. Where is a good place to study writing more indepth?