TipsOnWriting
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Most are vulnerable humans who have to sleep or even have no powers at all most of the time.
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For the majority of superheroes, the weak spot is identity.
about 20 hours ago
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The superhero must have an Achilles heel. Kryptonite for Superman. That actual vulnerable heel for Achilles.
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... he may have simply been left in the care of people of a different culture who routinely teach him their abilities.
10:03 PM Nov 10th
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Like Caine or Valentine Michael Smith, ...
10:02 PM Nov 10th
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Like Batman, he may be helpless to prevent the death of loved ones, and seek out the training and technology to overcome evil.
10:01 PM Nov 10th
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"How" and "why" are two important questions in the superhero's story.
10:02 PM Nov 9th
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Once you recognize that you are working with the superhero archetype, you need to make sure you have all the pieces of his story.
10:01 PM Nov 9th
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He may have a combination of martial arts training and philosophy that make him a ninja.
10:02 PM Nov 8th
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The superhero may be created by medical treatment, like the Six Million Dollar Man.
10:01 PM Nov 8th
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My guest blog is now up on Geezer-chick. Ever wondered what those pink ribbons on products actually mean?
7:08 AM Nov 8th
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He may have accidentally been irradiated or survived toxic chemicals.
10:02 PM Nov 7th
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The superhero has an incredible number of variations. He may have abilities given him by ancient gods.
10:01 PM Nov 7th
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All the others who have followed, though, are humans with special abilities they acquired in various ways.
10:03 PM Nov 6th
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He cannot be the best among humans because he is not human.
10:02 PM Nov 6th
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Because Superman comes from another planet, he has the characteristics of a demigod.
10:01 PM Nov 6th
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Superman, though, the grandaddy of all of them, is a supernatural being. But the superheroes who followed are all human.
10:02 PM Nov 5th
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An interesting archetype that has developed in the past century is the superhero.
10:01 PM Nov 5th
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Guest blog about York, England. Ghosts. Chocolate. Clocks.
7:26 PM Nov 5th
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Or second, you can look at other archetypes, to see if there is one that will lead to the ending you want.
10:02 PM Nov 4th
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- Name Jean Lorrah
- Location Kentucky
- Web http://www.jeanlo...
- Bio NewYorkTimes bestselling author offers daily tips on novel and short story writing.
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