The Art of Sims Storytelling
Hi guys! @CathyTea and I were talking, and we thought we'd try making a thread that would be focused solely on writing, especially Sims story writing. The writers' lounge thread is great for being ...
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@VIRTUALEE Welcome. I think it's so cool that you record stories and that you created a story for your mom when she was in the hospital. That's such a sweet idea. I've never made a video and I'm not really comfortable with making one anyway. Give me a writing platform any day. I must confess I don't really watch videos, but I'm going to check yours out.
Don't really worry about embarrassing yourself. The Sims community in my experience is all about creative license and freedom to do whatever you like and what you're comfortable with. If someone doesn't like it or can't give constructive criticism, they aren't worth your time.
About copywriting, I echo @InfraGreen and @CitizenErased14 (ah!! scary thought about someone copying my stuff. I hope no one would be so cruel and lowdown.)
Love this advice! This is so true. What works for some may not work for others. I think it's important to figure out your own unique writing style and be able to take constructive criticism.
That's what I love about the Sims. There's no right or wrong way. Honestly, I'm learning as I go so I change and adapt my story and my writing style as I go. I learn what others like and support what others write and appreciate that there are so many different styles and ideas out there. Some I just don't like reading and that's okay. I know my writing style won't be for everyone either. The point is do what you love and do best.
@stalesfo I can't seem to do a legacy challenge successfully either. I like the concept of actually completing one but I get so caught up in making one Sim's story entertaining and deep and I end up never moving on. I keep telling myself I should just do one for fun or create my own for fun (but it's a little overdone so it's hard to find fresh ideas), but then I can't seem to get them going.
To the community: Have there been certain types of legacy challenges that turned out well for you and/or you're still using them? What does and doesn't work for you?
Don't really worry about embarrassing yourself. The Sims community in my experience is all about creative license and freedom to do whatever you like and what you're comfortable with. If someone doesn't like it or can't give constructive criticism, they aren't worth your time.
About copywriting, I echo @InfraGreen and @CitizenErased14 (ah!! scary thought about someone copying my stuff. I hope no one would be so cruel and lowdown.)
"Mightydan;14338280" wrote:
I don't consider myself a writer at all, so I don't feel I could give any useful writing tips. The only advice I have is to be true to yourself. Freeing your mind from any preconceptions of what Simlit should be will help you develop your own writing style. I think it's better to figure out what works for you on your own rather than trying to box yourself into only doing what's considered as being 'the right way'.
Love this advice! This is so true. What works for some may not work for others. I think it's important to figure out your own unique writing style and be able to take constructive criticism.
That's what I love about the Sims. There's no right or wrong way. Honestly, I'm learning as I go so I change and adapt my story and my writing style as I go. I learn what others like and support what others write and appreciate that there are so many different styles and ideas out there. Some I just don't like reading and that's okay. I know my writing style won't be for everyone either. The point is do what you love and do best.
@stalesfo I can't seem to do a legacy challenge successfully either. I like the concept of actually completing one but I get so caught up in making one Sim's story entertaining and deep and I end up never moving on. I keep telling myself I should just do one for fun or create my own for fun (but it's a little overdone so it's hard to find fresh ideas), but then I can't seem to get them going.
To the community: Have there been certain types of legacy challenges that turned out well for you and/or you're still using them? What does and doesn't work for you?
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