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randynova · 3 years ago

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ayo bestie I'm back! HAHAHAHAHA I KINDA FORGET MY ROUTINE BECAUSE OF MY SCHOOL WORKS THAT I PURPOSELY IGNORE

My sister and I have is talking as always but there is this idea- rather a question that both of us can't answer so what did I do? ofc I'm going to ask my fav writer/bestie you can't do anything about it you're my bestie now but that is not the point so the thing is how you guys write this second lead that would end up giving the readers second lead syndrome cuz boi I don't know, I tend to have favorites and that's not fair if I write something like that it would be obvious 😅😭.

Bruh, bestie you are lucky enough to have your friends in class that wanted to be with you🤧 and now you're a leader of a group?? Honestly, king/queen/royalty shit. Wish you luck on your assignment!!!♡

HAHAHAHAHAHA I FOUND A WAY TO REPLY! I feel like I'm so smart 2dei!

Honestly, good thing I could blend with them cuz oh boi it would be awkward to be with them doing this for our grades then we don't get along, for now my group mates and I are doing great! at least for now tho....

I'd be back soon, just going to finish this work load I ignore for a couple of weeks! take care bestieeee~ <3 ✨

Sjsksj, dw about it. School is important so please focus and do ur best😩😩 Unlike me who decided to do a long ass assignment that was due yesterday. It's okay tho, he gave us until Tuesday to turn it in dut to a holiday.

SSJKSJSJ TY?? I AM HONOERED TO BE ONE OF UR FAVS!!♡♡ And bestie, we were besties since the first message😪

But moving on!

"how you guys write this second lead that would end up giving the readers second lead syndrome"

Oh this is tricky. Ok, let me try the best to answer this. I had to look up second lead syndrome because I'm like "what is this??"

But makes so much more sense now that I know: "wanting the second lead to end up with the main lead rather than their intended partner".

And if I'm understanding right (which I hope I am) is you want to know how to achieve that (right? plz, this will be embarrasing if im wrong)

Here we go!

How to Write Second Lead Syndrome

Okay, so let's establish that this is basically some weird love triangle. You have to think about their place in the story. Why are they there, what purpose do they serve, and how do they affect the story? Don't just focus on one person, focus on both second lead and intended partner and have their charcter/personality mean something. Don't just forget about them and randomly include them again. Once they're introduced, keep bringing them in! Example:

Create some chemistry between your main lead and second lead; whether it be banter, an intimate moment, rivals, etc. They have an interesting /close relationship with the main lead that may or may not be romantic. Give the readers something to work with b/c that random coffee barista who took their order will probably not be shipped with the main lead beacuse they said "here's your order, sweetheart" and we never hear of them again. Won't appease to everyone or help your story.

But remember, not everyone will like it if your second lead is mean, borderline abusive to the main lead. You gotta sprinkle in some fluff or at least don't make it... too worrisome.

Example:

ML and SL arguing over who ruined a task and blaming each other, but you can 'see' one of them finding the situation amusing or it makes them react the same way. Yet, over time, they begin to get along after a certain moment or grow closer. OR,

Main lead doesn't realize how perfect their second lead (i.e. best freind) is and ignores them for their love interest.

Give them more "screen-time". By that, I mean incoprarte your second lead more in a way that pleases the readers/goes with the story. Give them more lines! More scenes with the main lead! Make us feel something! It'll play in well with establishing their character and their place in the story while maybe also adding some chemistry.

If wattpad and tumblr has taught me anything, it's drama. I dont know about you, bestie, but that unexpected drama is mouth-watering. It can by between just two of them or all of them, your choice. Personally, I like when the two people are fighting over the main lead or one of them hides their feelings for the other. Or like, second lead makes a big deal about something concerning main lead. Anything like that really.

Example:

"Dumbass, why didn't you fight back?! Or call for help?!" Adam shouts, gripping your arms tightly and breathing heavily, his hands trembling even as he held you. You looked at him in shock, seeing his golden eyes turn glossy. "Do you know how scared I was?! H-How scared I was getting that call that you... that you almost died...?"

"Adam..."

The "show, not tell" tip is extremely important here (imo). Why? You want to show the readers what your character might be feeling and have their minds fill in the blanks. However, it's sometimes nice to have some context.

Example: Tell vs Show. (this is something made on the spot, random names) Adam stopped talking and smiling once you walked in, the crush he habored for you seemingly growing in an instant. He regretted at that moment, how cold and mean he was when all you wanted to do was be his friend.

God, you were so beautiful, like an angel. And every man at the party thought the same thing, making Adam furious that he couldn't claim you as his. He hears your laugher from where he stands, almost as if he was right next to you.

Adam, as much as he hated to admit it, was absolutely enamored with you, despite all his wrong doings. But how could he say it now when all he ever was to you was a bully? He was so caught up in his thoughts, he didn't even notice his friend calling out to him.

vs Adam's words died in his mouth, trailing off as the woman of the hour finally walked in. His heart beat wildly in his chest as his gaze landed on you, heat crawling up his neck as he drank in how the girl he hated had vanished in mere hours and had been replaced with the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. Yet, you had already haunted his waking mind and now, the image of you tonight would haunt his dreams.

In his eyes, you looked nothing more than a sinful angel stepping down from her chariot, wrapped in crimson and black, immersed in what he could only describe as pure lust - pure temptation to him. Yet, like an angel among demons, the men in the crowd could only look at you in hunger as they notice your presence, beginning to make their way to you as if they were in a trance.

Adam could only watch and seethe in his spot, his blood boiling at the thought of any man approaching you. His hold on his bottle tightens, clecnhing his jaw as his mouth goes dry. Even from this distance, your laugh reached him and it made his stomach churn.

The calling voice of his friend fell on deaf ears, his trickster mask falling for a moment as his smile falls completely. The memories of every hurtful word he spat at you when you greeted him came crashing down -- every sarcastic comment, every insult, every nasty and hateful thing he said when all you wanted is to be his friend. His brows furrow and his gaze falls to the floor.

I did not excecute this correctly, holy shit. Don't think the first one is bad!! Both are acceptable, but sometimes readers like to read something that insiuates the possibility of something else without ever saying it. It's just that the word "was" tends to sound repetive at times and it always depends on the scne you're working on. If someone says don't use "was", ignore them. That choice is all yours.

But you get what I'm trying to do, right? I didn't say he had a crush in the second one, but I did point to it with my descriptions (i hope). This is something you can try to do or be blunt like in the first one.

Remember: context is important and the first one can work perfectly if you already laid your foundation.

Establish why the main lead should be with the second lead or why they're better. Let's say second lead is the better person than the intended lover, and if you managed to create some chemistry and history with your main and second lead, it will play out more effectively when the time comes for you to make your decision. Also can frustrate readers (in a good way).

However!! Like I said before, try to make the main lead and second lead have chemistry in a way that makes them work together, not clash and fall apart everytime they get together. Make them have common ground and build more interactions from there, something that makes them connect in a way they don't with the intended love interest.

Make your second lead's life not revolve around the main lead. Ok, this only exceptional if they happen to be childhood firiends that happen to reunite or stay in touch. Other than that, it'll be more interesting to see who the second lead is as a person and some people may even fall in love with them. Show their flaws too because sometime making them too perfect breaks their charcter.

Friend-zone/Break-up. Ok, at some point someone has to be friend-zoned or broken up with. Someone and that choice is yours to make but you got ot have your base set up as to why it's happeneing. There's got to be a build up or it won't be as effective as you want it to be.

Love Confession or Realizing ML/SL is in love with the other. Ooo, this should and can go into the drama one but this is interesting all on its own. But trust, there's a reason I'm making its own bullet.

Ok, nothing is more dramatic and heartbreaking or pulls more at your heart strings than hearing in their confession of how they feel (not knowing the outcome) "You are the person I want the most in my life/I want by my side" or "Being your friend is more than enough for me" because they rather have main lead in their life than not at all.

Or even ML, after some time, reminiscing about the time spent together with SL and realizing they love SL, finally understanding why SL treats them the way they do and why ML themselves feels their chest ache when SL is around a potential lover. Stuff like that,,

Give me that love confession, and maybe a rejection/revealation even.

ANGST. Bestie, angst is like drama but it hurts not only the characters, but also your audience/readers. Give us SL reacting out of character for ML, give us ML rejecting SL or pushing them away, give us ML and LI content that is heartbreaking -- give us death!!!

Example:

"Why didn't you ever tell me...?"

"Because I see the way you look at him, and the way he looks at you...," Adam mutters, his eyes glued to the wall before him. His voice, though tired and raw, never failed to make your stomach churn, yet as you take in his beaten appearance, helaughs. A bitter, broken laugh."You look at him like he's your whole world and your eyes light up everytime you see him. It's like no one elese matters when he's around. And him? God, he looks at you like you're a walking dream, [Name]. Like your his everything and more. I-I've never seen my best friend so happy..."

"Adam-"

He cuts you off, finally looking at you. You didn't even notice you were crying until you saw his own tears, supsirsed to seeing the boy who acted like nothing mattered cry. "I love you, even though I shouldn't... A-And all I want is for you two to be happy, even if it hurts me seeing my best friend get the girl I love. I... As long as you are in my life, I don't mind..."

I think you get the gist right?

My tips are confusing but I heard that k-dramas are the best when it comes to second lead syndrome and watching how they utilize it is a good way to go if you're more of a viusal learner.

Now that I think about it, I probably just gave you an outline on how to write a novella romance...

Anyway, hope that helps a little and I can't wait to hear from you, bestie!!!

#randytalks #second lead syndrome #randy's writing tips #writing #fiction

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miss-rotini-nini · 4 years ago

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talk about me time

✨okay but why are you here✨

table of contents

1. about me

2. things to know that might be about me or maybe not since we really don’t know over here

3. fandom things

4. status

5. rules

6. mutuals/friends

7. hobbies, likes, dislikes, all that shit

8. to do list

9. quotes

10. special mentions

11. contact me

✨let’s go✨

1. about me

heyyy so i’m nini- female, minor, straight, she/they pronouns. people say I’m aesthetic, so thank you- I’m always listening to music and singing. also jsyk I’m an absolute queen. oh also a mess. I’m an organized mess. which is like proof no one knows anything anymore right-

✨queen vanilla of heaven and hell✨

2. things to know

-im going through a whole lot of shit

-therefore I have lots of mood swings

-and bad days

-lots of bad days

-I’m an only child

-also an absolute perfectionist

-leo alerttt

-I’m a fashionistaaa and apparently “hawt”

-rarely in a good mood but shopping does it

-my time zone is est

-I’m what you’d call “a sunshiny innocent bitch with a dark side”

-so she be queen of heaven and hell :)

3. fandom things

-hogwarts house: hufflepuff

-godly parent: aphrodite

-ability: talentless

-faction: amity

-caste: 1

✨kotlc wiki girl✨

4. status

-usually active [less active on weekends]

-asks [open]

-pms [open]

song requests [closed for now] jysk, song requests are basically requests for an original song/poem but I’m currently idealess so-

-pfp requests [open] please do tell me what you want it to be

-book recs [open ofc] specify genre

-rants/vents [open for now] ask first

-mood: 5/10

5. rules

don’t talk to me if you’re any of the following:

-r*cist

-s*xist

-h*m*ph*b*c

-p*do

-against any religion

-a b*got

-someone who cares too much/only talks about politics. i prefer not to talk about them, ty

-a creep

-questionable/looking for personal information

i will block you and/or report you. i hope I’ve made this clear- I am a minor do not gr**m or whatever that is just- not ok.

less serious rules:

-don’t spam ask box or pm’s

-literally idk why Im writing this but don’t make up things about me- don’t make up rumors or whatever other shit. just don’t.

-do not swear to oblivion. or swear aggressively. I mean, a few words here and there is fine, but dont swear swear swear yk?

-please add trigger warning specifying what the trigger is (I do have a few triggers myself so please be cautious about this)

-please don’t joke about serious things

-dont call me bro or bruh. it seriously bothers me. once or twice, that’s ok, but if it happens again and again then it’s not ok.

-don’t talk like you’re 4. or like you’re an adult who uses way too many abbreviations. its annoying-

-be kind. self explanatory.

-don’t be rude. also self explanatory-

-please don’t lie (sElF eXpLaNaToRy)

✨yeah I think that’s ittt✨

6. mutuals/friends

(the ones that ik are on tumblr, if I forgot you message me! im sorry bestieee-)

@theobliviouswhale aka fin

@okaylalisa aka mads

@pxstelxfairy aka lizzie

@absolute-white-crayon aka allyyy

@completekeefitztrash aka av

@fairyxsies aka lili

@bbybeth-chase-deactivated202107 (sob) aka sierra

@liliesandrosepetals aka lyn

@arendelles-anxiety-deactivated2 (sob) aka zar

@vintage-chaotic-lesbian aka cam

@rune-and-rising aka rune

@ploofyfun aka ploofy

@manyreasonstoworry aka lynnsie

@the-chaotic-hopeless-romantic aka kenni

✨love you guys <33✨

7. hobbies, likes, dislikes, all that shit

hobbies:

-singing/songwriting

-dancing/acting

-swimming

-riding horses

-drawing

-reading

likes:

-cute things

-music

-animals

-food

-rainbows

-organizing

-romance

-fashion/jewelry/accessories

dislikes:

-gross people (iykyk)

-fried chicken (pescatarian)

-the color orange on me (not my color)

-crabs (ew)

-old books

-chapped lips/dried skin

-bugs/spiders

-mango (im allergic I’m sorry)

-karens (no hate if your name is karen!!)

8. to do list

-message one of my wiki children

-find quotes for this post

-add more special mentions

-do my fandom profile when zaras done coding it

-change phone theme

9. quotes

tba

10. special mentions

@the-chaotic-hopeless-romantic : thank you for the idea credits lmao

@okaylalisa : blink bestieeee

more tba

11. contact me

-fandom: @Queen.of.vanilla.bean [very active]

-pinterest: @queeninixoxo [active]

-tumblr: @queen-panini-me [active]

-instagram: @queeniniofeverything [currently blocked on my device, not active]

-email: [email protected]

-discord: qvbnini#6634

✨wow you read through ALL of this✨

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