Biography Swagteamjodye is a raw multi-talented artist who brings beats to life through music creation and performance. When not crafting tracks, they're striking poses as a model or stealing scenes as an actor. With boundless creativity, SwagteamJodye always ready to make waves in music, fashion, and film. He remains Unapologetic and unstoppable, Jodye is here to dominate music, fashion, and film with fierce creativity. His journey *Where did your love of creativity start, was it general or your art medium specifically? •⁠ ⁠tbh I think I was born a creative person like my mums always said I was always doing shit as a youngish drawing dancing singing all that they used to call me superstar baby *Who are your inspirations as an artist? -loads of influences obviously musically I love old school music mo town the Beatles MJ prince like prince with the fashion took he was out there with it but also leaders like Malcom x Nelson Mandela like people who brought about real change *When did you have the “ i have a talent moment” 5 years old singing like the choir with grown folks n I could hold my own that’s when I knew *When did your hobby become a passion; then a job? Passion my whole life and as a job probably after I finished university ! *What feedback will you give your younger self? Never stop keep going and don’t listen to nobody Where to find him https://linktr.ee/swagteamjodye?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ca36f3aa-e869-4029-81c5-72894f007ebf

Let’s be real—being a writer in 2025 means you’re not just wrangling words for your book, blog, or poems. You’re also your own marketer, hype person, and PR department. And whether you love it or loathe it, social media is one of the best tools you’ve got for building your name and finding your people. The good news? You don’t need a million followers to make it work. You just need to show up, be yourself, and give people a reason to stick around. Why Bother With Social Media Anyway? Social media isn’t just about chasing likes—it’s about connection. Here’s what it can do for you: Get your work in front of more eyeballs without waiting for a publisher’s permission. Meet readers where they hang out—whether that’s on TikTok, Instagram, or somewhere else. Test-drive ideas and see what clicks before you commit. Find your writing crew—other writers, editors, and creatives who get what you’re about. In short: it’s free marketing, networking, and audience-building rolled into one. Pick Your Platforms Wisely You do not need to be everywhere. That’s the fast track to burnout. Instead, figure out where your ideal readers (and you) are happiest. Here’s a quick cheat sheet: Instagram – Perfect for sharing quotes, poetry snippets, cover reveals, or pretty “writing in progress” shots. X (Twitter) – Short thoughts, witty takes, and joining writing community chats. TikTok (BookTok) – Great for creative, low-budget videos, book recommendations, or funny writing struggles. LinkedIn – More polished; great for professional writing, articles, and networking with industry folks. Facebook Groups – Niche communities, book clubs, and reader-focused conversations. Pick one or two you’ll actually use. Consistency beats overcommitting. How to Be Engaging Without Feeling Fake 1.⁠ ⁠Talk About More Than Your Book If your feed is just “BUY MY BOOK” on repeat, people will scroll past. Share: Fun facts from your research Lessons you’ve learned while writing Behind-the-scenes peeks at your process Recommendations for other books you genuinely love You want to be interesting, not just promotional. 2.⁠ ⁠Post at a Rhythm You Can Maintain You don’t have to post daily. Aim for a schedule you can stick to without dreading it—maybe three times a week or one meaty post every Sunday. Predictability builds trust. 3.⁠ ⁠Use Storytelling, Even in Short Posts Every post—yes, even a one-liner—can have a hook, a vibe, and a little payoff. Instead of “I’m editing my book,” try: “Today I deleted 2,000 words I spent a week writing. They were bad words. They know what they did.” It’s relatable, human, and shareable. 4.⁠ ⁠Actually Talk to People Don’t just post and vanish. Reply to comments. Leave thoughtful replies on other people’s posts. Ask questions that invite conversation, like: “What’s the book that made you fall in love with reading?” “Writers: do you outline or wing it?” Social media is a conversation, not a monologue. 5.⁠ ⁠Use Hashtags and Trends… But Don’t Force It Hashtags like #AmWriting, #BookTok, #WritingCommunity, or genre-specific ones (#CozyMystery, #Romantasy) help new people find you. If there’s a trending challenge or audio that genuinely fits your brand—jump in. But if it feels awkward? Skip it. 6.⁠ ⁠Share Your Process (Messy Bits Included) People love seeing how the sausage gets made. That could mean: Your scribbled notes or outline A peek at your writing playlist “Before and after” of an edited scene A photo of your 5th cup of coffee with the caption “send help” This stuff makes you relatable, and relatability builds loyalty. 7.⁠ ⁠Collaborate With Other Creators Two writers doing a joint livestream Q&A. A “pass the pen” video where each writer shares a writing tip. Guest posts on each other’s blogs. Cross-promotion works because you’re sharing audiences who already like the kind of stuff you create. Common Social Media Myths for Writers—Busted “I need to be everywhere.” Nope. Pick where you can show up regularly and ignore the rest. “I have to go viral to succeed.” Also nope. Slow, steady growth is way more sustainable—and you keep the followers who actually care. “I can’t be myself; I need to be ‘professional.’” Readers connect with humans, not marketing robots. You can be both authentic and professional. A Simple Posting Formula If you’re stuck on what to share, try rotating these: Value – Tips, advice, or recommendations your audience will appreciate. Behind the Scenes – Sneak peeks of your writing life. Connection – Questions, relatable moments, or stories from your journey. Promotion – Announcements about your book, events, or offers (no more than 20–30% of posts). Keep It Fun If you dread posting, it’ll show. Keep experimenting until you find what feels natural. Some writers love short, snappy posts. Others shine in long captions or mini blog posts. Some lean heavily on visuals; others are all about text. There’s no one “right” way—just the way that works for you. Remember: You’re Playing the Long Game Social media isn’t about instant results. You’re planting seeds—each post, each comment, each interaction adds up. Over time, you’ll build not just followers, but a real community of readers who are excited to support your work. So post the draft excerpt. Share the writing fail. Celebrate the little wins. Let people into your world, and they’ll stick around to see what you create next. Bottom line: Use social media to connect first, promote second, and have a little fun along the way. The rest will follow.

Hi, I know this is a heated topic and will bring out mixed opinions. To accurately explore the effects of AI on language and literature, this article is divided into two parts: academic findings and real-life human impacts. Both perspectives are necessary to understand how AI affects the creative and linguistic industries. Language is a channel for human thought, problem-solving, and creativity. It gives us the tools to build on the foundations of the artistic works we engage with. For the sake of future generations, an article like this is both important and relevant in today’s ecosystem. This article will examine the literary and linguistic impacts, the environmental concerns, and the effect AI has on public perception—especially in moments of emergency, when misinformation can spread rapidly due to AI-generated content. The Impact of AI on Language AI has had a significant effect on linguistics and language. This is crucial, as language is deeply tied to intelligence. The way a society communicates—not just with each other but with the world—affects how we think, learn, and grow. AI also affects the field of translation, where major issues have been identified. Despite being advanced, AI-generated translations are often flawed, and their limitations must be acknowledged. As someone who is multilingual, I find the use of AI in translation concerning. Clear communication across languages is essential in our globally connected world. Miscommunication must be minimized, not made worse. This means that the role of human translators and linguistics will remain essential, even as AI use increases. This actually gives me hope, because it highlights the irreplaceable human element in language work. Although human translation is more time-consuming and financially demanding, many companies still turn to AI to cut costs. However, humans bring a unique ability to understand context, nuance, and cultural significance—qualities that no machine can fully replicate. AI and Literature AI raises serious concerns about the authenticity and origin of literary works. Readers expect the stories they consume to be rooted in genuine human emotion, created by the hands of storytellers inspired by their lived experiences. When AI generates literary content, it puts every written piece under suspicion—and that is my greatest concern. Readers need to trust what they’re reading. The Pros of AI To keep this article balanced, it’s only fair to also explore the benefits of AI in writing. Firstly, we can't escape AI—nor, in my opinion, should we. It’s a technology that is now a permanent part of our lives. While this can be scary for many, AI does have its upsides. AI is incredibly useful for idea generation. Writer’s block is real, and AI can help jumpstart the creative process. From there, artists and writers can put their own original twist on the idea. Content structuring and editing can also be difficult—especially for those with dyslexia or related learning conditions. As we discussed in a previous article on dyslexia and writing, AI tools like Grammarly can be incredibly helpful. For many creatives, the core ideas are there, but expressing them clearly is the challenge. AI helps bridge that gap. In researching this article, we found that grammar tools have encouraged writers to improve their grammar and sentence structure. Having a "safety net" allows writers to make mistakes and learn from them. However, there’s a limit—over-reliance on these tools can result in unaddressed errors. It’s the writer’s responsibility to own their work, and AI should remain just that—a tool. One final point, which is a bit complex: the rise of AI has made producing written content faster and easier. If the information is factually correct, this is a clear benefit. Stories can now travel the world in seconds—something unthinkable in the past. But the key phrase here is "factual accuracy." AI-assisted texts can often be inaccurate, and as this article explores later, there are significant issues with how AI sources and presents information. Some fear that as people come to rely solely on AI, we’ll see a decline in original human-created works. Yes, the volume of content may increase—but we must ask ourselves: Is it worth the risk? The risk of misinformation? The risk of creative dilution? The Cons of AI The first major issue with AI is how it is trained. AI programs analyze and break down existing works to generate new ones. While this may mimic how the human brain uses knowledge to create new ideas, the difference is that AI lacks true creativity—a uniquely human trait. As a result, AI often falls back on repetitive tropes and themes. This repetition is dangerous. Stories should reflect the complex realities of the world we live in—and that requires human creativity and the brain's ability to think outside the box. Another major concern is ownership. Writers take pride in their work, and the idea that their creations can be used by AI systems without credit or acknowledgment is, in my opinion, unethical. This next point is more personal, and I acknowledge that some may feel differently: readers generally trust AI-generated content less, and that makes sense—morally and ethically. AI-generated works remove the human connection behind the writing. A friend of mine who works in tech once said, “The programmer becomes the writer.” That comment stayed with me. It raises a big question: Can you truly own AI-generated work? Or is ownership shared between the programmer and the user? This ambiguity disrupts the intimate connection between the writer and the reader. Traditionally, we assume the author has full ownership of their words and thoughts. That sense of authenticity fosters trust—AI breaks that bond. Writing this article without bias has been difficult, and I urge you, the reader, to form your own conclusion. Let this article be just one part of your exploration into this topic. AI forces us to ask: Can we trust the stories it tells? If your answer is no, then the impact on creativity is deeply troubling. If your answer is yes, and you feel AI tools can be used ethically and responsibly, then AI becomes a powerful tool. Conclusion The depth of this topic is vast, and at the risk of making this article feel like a university paper, this overview covers some key pros and cons of AI. We’ve explored how AI affects linguistic fields like translation, but also acknowledged that human translators remain essential, as AI cannot replicate context, cultural nuance, or emotion. When it comes to literature, AI makes readers question the authenticity of what they’re reading—and to me, that’s a tragic loss. We covered the negatives of AI, including how the training of AI content raises questions about who owns AI-generated work. This is a significant issue, as integrity in literature and language is crucial — we build our worldview on them.  Quotes from the public  “ i like the idea of it but the environmental  part out ways its benefits. ai is good but believe in the human power,  “its here we have to adapt, humans come first  we are farming out our creative juices to  “ when you travel you want to speak to ai, it is replacing human connection: how its being trained by other ip, its stealing other ip”m society “ we focus on tech advances, we forgot about humanity, we are desensitised; when it comes to ai, so many people are unaware of the environmental imparts of ai, building data centres have caused  droughts. there is a disconnect, we see the benefits but not the consequences.  story telling is human, ai is replacing it; we build stories based on our experiences, it rewriters stories, it no longer comes form where all good tories come from. human emotions, social media has broken society  “ i think ai is a useful too to help develop idea and build on your creativity, but is generic when used all by itself” Statistics on ai  For more statistics link is below reference section 50% of consumers view AI optimistically. 78% of people polled think the benefits of generative AI outweigh the risks. 54% of consumers think that written content will improve with AI technology Key Takeaways: 1. AI’s Dual Impact The article is split into two parts—academic findings and real-life human impacts—to give a balanced view of AI’s influence on both language and literature. 2. Language as a Tool for Thought Language is more than communication—it’s a reflection of human thought, creativity, and culture. AI’s growing role in shaping language raises concerns about how it might alter human expression.  3. Concerns About AI Translation AI-powered translations are often flawed and lack cultural nuance. Despite technological advances, human translators remain necessary for accurate and meaningful communication. 4. The Human Element is Irreplaceable AI lacks the ability to fully understand context, emotion, and nuance, making human linguists and creatives essential, even as AI tools become more widely used. 5. Threat to Literary Authenticity AI-generated literary works raise questions about authorship and authenticity, as readers may no longer trust that the writing comes from genuine human experience and emotion. 6. Benefits for Writers with Challenges AI tools like Grammarly can support writers with learning differences such as dyslexia, helping them communicate ideas more clearly while still maintaining creative ownership. 7. AI as a Creative Starting Point AI can be a helpful tool for idea generation and overcoming writer’s block, acting as a creative springboard—but the originality must still come from the human.  8. Risk of Over-Reliance and Misinformation While AI speeds up content creation, it also increases the risk of misinformation and creative repetition, especially when users rely too heavily on AI without critical oversight.  9. Ownership and Ethics Are Blurry AI-generated content complicates the concept of ownership. Does the credit go to the programmer, the user, or both? This raises moral and legal questions. 10. Readers Should Stay Critical and Curious The article encourages readers to form their own opinions about AI’s role in language and literature, using the piece as a starting point rather than a definitive answer. Part two of article  We will be writing a part two on this matter regarding ai and poetry, as in my research poetry and ai interesting as poetry is so emotional, has a lot of human lived experiences; with the coldness of ai and tech.  Poetry and ai is a place where ai needs a whole article on its own. Reference  https://www.ciol.org.uk/impact-ai-language-industry-opportunities-and-challenges https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352250X24000538 https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/impact-of-ai-on-fiction-writing/#:~:text=AI%20tools%20are%20changing%20the,true%20creativity%20and%20emotional%20depth . https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666990024000120 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10794589/ https://www.nu.edu/blog/ai-statistics-trends

Profile Naami began writing poetry and short stories at the age of 15. Some of these poems later became part of a self published work titled ‘’Dear Nay: a book of poems and excerpts of life’’ that she shared with the world through Amazon in 2019. Naami first shared her poetry in spoken word form in 2013 at a local church in Los Angeles, and has gone on to work with FACT Liverpool, Rooted magazine and perform for Blackfest, Outspoken poetry, A lovely word and the poetry place in Manchester. Naami’s poetry is multifaceted, covering Love and heartbreak, Faith and spirituality, trauma, mental health, self love and societal issues. Naami’s purpose in sharing her poetry with the World is with the hopes that it will touch the hearts of those who can relate, shed light on the darkness that we sometimes face, and most importantly to glorify truth by allowing God to shine through. Interview Where did your love of creativity start, was it general or your art medium specifically? •⁠ ⁠I remember being around 15yrs old when I began to feel a spark of creativity within me start to flourish. I was an illegal immigrant in the United States at the time, and being that I had just realised this about myself, it caused me some internal challenges as a teenager. As a good student in English/language arts and spelling, I felt drawn to writing as a way to express myself. I began writing short stories with a bit of a personal twist and later developed into more poetry based writing. When did you have the “ i have a talent moment”? •⁠ ⁠To be honest, I’m not sure if I ever really felt this way about myself. Writing was more of sort of an outlet for me. Then I worked in entertainment from the age of 18 to my late twenties (modeling and acting) and that’s where I generally drew confidence from regarding my creative side. It wasn’t really until around 2020 when I started really feeling comfortable sharing and performing my poetry as spoken word. Before then I was much more self conscious about it and felt it should be kept private, especially with a lot of my poetry being so personal in terms of what I was writing about. I suppose when I started sharing it a couple of years ago, and receiving feedback I felt as if it was more necessary to be more open to sharing. over the last couple of years my poetry has shifted a lot in alignment with my journey to a stronger religious faith and in that process, I’ve realised that the words that generally come to me are more than what I can personally comprehend. So although now I have come to realise that I have a gift, it’s not mine to claim if that makes sense. it comes from something higher and more powerful than myself. “What does spiritually affect your writing?” •⁠ ⁠My writing over the last 3 and a half years has had more of a spiritual/religious element to it as it has evolved with my own personal evolution. My connection to God I feel is where the initial inspiration of my writing stems from today, and although that is very much not the norm in modern secular society, I very much am glad for my writing to represent something that I feel is bigger and much more important than myself and my own selfish desires. I tend to be inspired to write about societal issues that I observe on a daily basis, and somewhat controversial topics that are often uncomfortable for me to even address. However, it’s often those things that are hard to say - that perhaps need to be said more. “Did religion always follow your work?” •⁠ ⁠No, not at all! My writing was initially more subject to societal norms. I wrote about highly emotive topics, even delved into mental health and other struggles throughout life, whether that be love, friendships, family problems and even trauma. It is only in the last couple of years, as I have grown and began to see a bit more of the bigger picture - I have put less focus on me and my feelings. I have realised there are bigger fish to fry. “Is there any writers who you would say embody the introspective nature of poetry?” •⁠ ⁠Oh wow, that’s a tough question I mean…there’s so many talented writers out there! I don’t personally have what you’d call favourites these days, though back in the day I’d say I was quite inspired by Tupac Shakur and Jhene Aiko. I do tend to veer more towards poetry that has a message, whether that be spiritual or societal or personal. I do enjoy watching performers who know how to captivate a crowd with their words, however I have yet to find many poets in a spiritual/religious genre that I can look up to. I’m sure there are some out there! I just have yet to find them. “When did your hobby become a passion; then a job?” •⁠ ⁠I don’t think my hobby ever became a job really. I’d say it became a passion around the age of 18 for me, as that’s when I started writing more and putting together bits that were later published as my first book. Around 5 years ago is when I first started receiving paid poetry gigs, and although it’s wonderful to be paid to do what you love - that’s something that happens on a very rare occasion for me. So it’s definitely not something I could survive on as a job. Though I’ve found my niche, I have yet to find the right scene or crowd for my kind of work. What feedback will you give your younger self? •⁠ ⁠My younger self was very emotion based and that caused a lot of grief and despair in my life. I would tell my younger self to hold tight to the faith that she doesn’t have to figure it all out on her own. she has a loving Father God who can and will hold her hand throughout every trial and burden that she may bare. and no matter how dark things may become, there is always light at the end of the tunnel as long as she places her anxieties in her creators hands and trusts that he knows what’s best, but at the same time recognising that everything in this material world is passing and temporary. so try not to be so attached! To see her work Instagram: Naamijsoye

Dungeons and dragons celebrated its 50th anniversary last year and has become something of a global phenomenon. Buried within this game are some key lessons to be learned with regards to storytelling. So, here are a few insights from someone who has been running dungeons and dragons sessions for a few years.   For those who may not be aware of exactly what it is, dungeons and dragons (also known as D&D), is a tabletop role playing game, where one person – known as the Dungeon Master or“DM” – plans out a world and an overarching plot with non-playable characters (NPCs), and villains. The players create their characters from a variety of races, classes, and backgrounds, and determine their characters actions as the DM lays out the events of the world surrounding them. As someone who has been playing D&D for a few years now, and acting as a DM for just as long, I have found that the experience can help develop narratives, evolve fictional worlds, and produce complex and well-rounded characters. So if you’re looking for inspiration, it can be a gold mine.   The structure of dungeons and dragons creates a perfect environment for collaborative storytelling, with role play, improvisation, and an element of randomisation as outcomes are often determined by dice rolls. As player characters attempt to achieve their goals, there is no guarantee that they will succeed, and unless the story is well told, this can frustrate the players. As such it is important to ensure that any failure of a character is either explained by the situation or creates an opportunity for the character to learn a lesson and develop.     The collaborative nature of D&D makes it essentially a continuous improv session, where nobody really knows where the story will go, and it is the DMs job to guide it and mould it into something coherent. Players develop their characters, and whilst they may come to the table with vague ideas of who they are playing, over time they become deeply invested in that characters journey. Each game session brings new experiences for the characters, and as the players have time to reflect on how these events may affect their character in particular, characters naturally become more complex and well-rounded. Player characters are fleshed out with backstories, in-game experiences, and interactions with the world around them. Everyone playing comes to know and understand them as they would a close friend. “That’s what my character would do” is a phrase that is often thrown around in D&D as an explanation for making objectively poor choices, justified by character motivation, demonstrating perfectly how characters can get themselves into absurd situations whilst remaining true to who they are. If you are looking to write a story this can be a useful lesson to learn. Reflecting on how each character would respond or feel in each situation and recognising that some events may shift their outlook on the world. It helps to remember that your characters are malleable and that having identifiable development even to B-storylines can make them feel far more three dimensional.   Similarly, the DM finds ways to develop NPCs that capture the imagination. DMs often have to play numerous characters in every session, and whilst many of these characters may be forgettable background characters, those that the players enjoy or have some affinity with will often become recurring characters, fleshing out the world and giving the players reasons to care about the world they inhabit. This essentially boils down to brainstorming the background characters and taking steps to make them memorable. An unusual quirk, a strange way of speaking, or a particular aesthetic can make a random interaction into something that sticks in the minds of the audience, and makes the world seem more fully developed.   When it comes to world building, I began my D&D campaign by creating a very simplistic landscape and found that the finer details of the world were quickly developed as players will inevitably ask unexpected questions about how things work and it is the DMs job to find a way to answer this. Finding rational reasons to justify fun concepts is necessary to ensure that the players understand the rules of the world and allows them to come up with fun ways to interact with these systems that you may never have considered. When writing a new fictional world, thinking about the reasons why the world developed to be the way it is can create depth and feeling of the world being lived in. You don’t need to include every detail of the world in your story, but you need to understand it and how this may affect the story, and the characters.   With the recent success of Dungeons and Dragons in the media, with numerous podcasts, Critical Roles animated series “Vox Machina”, and the 2023 movie, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves”, it is clear that this style of storytelling is becoming increasingly popular, and perhaps some of these lessons could be the reason why.

Este artículo tiene como objetivo compartir técnicas narrativas de lucha libre que se encuentran en los clásicos literarios, no convertir a los lectores a la magia de la lucha libre profesional. Construcción de carácter Los luchadores profesionales deben construir sus historias con fuerza e impacto en poco tiempo. Por ello, cada espectáculo, entrevista y combate es una oportunidad para añadir más contexto y matices al personaje. Muchos escritores deberían considerar conectar con sus lectores como si fueran un público en vivo. Inicialmente, ¿puedes cautivarlos con tu párrafo inicial? Tras esa primera impresión, ¿cómo la apariencia de cada personaje intriga aún más al lector y lo motiva a seguir leyendo? Los personajes de lucha libre más cautivadores han evolucionado a través de sus interacciones con los fans y compañeros luchadores, ya sea en sus historias principales o con luchadores de historias anteriores. Estas interacciones dan vida a sus personajes y los integran en el mundo que los rodea. La pregunta es: ¿de qué manera interactúan tus personajes con su entorno y qué perspectivas le aporta esto al lector? ¿Qué dimensiones de su personalidad se revelan a través de estas interacciones? Esto puede ser tan sencillo como la forma en que manejan los objetos que los rodean. Desarrollo de la historia Historias de lucha libre, porque tienen el elemento de peleas guionizadas, hay momentos en los que se genera una tensión, seguida por una pelea que libera esa tensión; y luego viene otra acumulación. La lucha libre utiliza sabiamente estas dos fases de la historia. La construcción añade contexto y elementos extra para que los fans se involucren; luego, los momentos de alta tensión recompensan a los fans por su compromiso.¿Cómo puedes planificar estos momentos que compensan la tensión en tu historia? Un buen ejemplo de esto es la serie de libros Los Juegos del Hambre , que tiene una hermosa mezcla de tensión que acelera el corazón y momentos intrigantes de descanso, donde Suzanne Collins introduce elementos adicionales interesantes en la historia. Conclusión Ya seas fanático de la lucha libre o no, la lucha libre profesional puede ayudarte en tu escritura. Si esta es tu única y última exposición al mundo de la lucha, entonces gracias por leer mi charla TED escrita, y espero que la hayas disfrutado.Si quieres aprender más sobre el mundo de los profesionales, entonces, en la muy parcial opinión de este escritor, deberías hacerlo.Les deseo a todos un maravilloso día, tarde o noche, dependiendo de cuándo estén leyendo esto. Por último, gracias por pasar tu tiempo con nosotros.

This article aims to share wrestling storytelling techniques found in literary classics, not to convert readers to the magic of professional wrestling. Character building Professional wrestlers have to establish their stories with strength and impact in a short amount of time. From that, every show, interview, and match is an opportunity to add more context and layers to the character. Many writers should consider engaging their readers as if they were a live audience. Initially, can you captivate them with your opening paragraph? Following that first impression, how does each character's appearance further intrigue the reader and encourage them to continue reading? The most compelling wrestling characters have evolved through their interactions with fans and fellow wrestlers, whether in their primary storylines or with wrestlers from past storylines. These interactions bring their characters to life and integrate them into the surrounding world. The question is: in what ways do your characters engage with their surroundings, and what insights does this provide to the reader? What dimensions of their personality are revealed through these interactions? This can be as straightforward as how they handle objects around them. Story development Wrestling stories because they have the scripted fighting element, there are moments in there where they are builds up of tension, proceeded by fight that release the tension; then after another build up. Wrestling uses these two phases of the story wisely. The build-up adds context to the story and extra elements for the fans to engage with; then the high-tension moments give the fans a reward for their engagement. How can you plan these moments that pay off the tension in your story? A good example of this is the book series "The Hunger Games," which has a beautiful mixture of heart-pounding tension and intriguing moments of rest, where Suzanne Collins introduces interesting extra elements into the story. Conclusion Whether you are a wrestling fan or not, professional wrestling can help you in your writing; if this is your only and last exposure to the world of wrestling, then thank you for reading my written TED Talk, and I hope you enjoyed it. If you want to learn more about the world of professionals, then in this writer's very biased opinion, you should do so. I wish you all a wonderful day, evening, or night, depending on when you're reading this. Lastly, thank you for spending your time with us.

Suitable for all ages The core of every good story is well developed characters, an exciting character can not only engage your reader, but in some cases fuel more stories after the reader has finished. So follow us in this guide on creating your next anticipating story!  Giving your character traits Don’t let your character say something like, “My name is Marge, and I hate all things colorful like rainbows, puppies, unicorns, and glitter.” While monochrome is always a safe bet, let’s add some flair! Trust your reader, you can show your character’s traits by their actions throughout the story, the saying show doesn’t tell is a powerful weapon.  For people who are good at drawing, making illustrations of the character can make you get more ideas whether it's making it look innocent or deceiving don't be shy if you wanna add chicken wings add ‘em!   When you're trying to give your character traits, try naming them look up names and their meaning once you find one you like, or fits the character use it. A good activity for the character personality a simple list will do, we have given an example below, this is simple and effective; if you want to go further you can write how you are going   to show these personality traits in your story, it can be another character saying it, there actions or them saying it themselves.  2. Character description  When you're trying to give your description make sure its detailed. You could literally say “A tan girl with a ponytail.” And the reader can imagine hyperpigmentation girl or more things! Make sure you add thing that can make people see it clearly in their head so don’t say “A tan girl with a ponytail” say “A tan girl with deep dark green eyes pink blushy cheeks, a curly and long wide ponytail with fish, hibiscus, and cheetah print hair clips.” Or something else. 3. Story arc and planning how their personalities will change    It is not enough to show a character's personality trait, as a writer you most always ask why, because that is what your audience will be doing while they are reading your story. There is freedom in revealing this extra context about your character, it can be during a main story plot, or maybe when revealing another character, linking two characters together and making your world seem bigger.  The ways to add context to your character is only limited by your creativity and world that the characters live in.  A character is only as strong as the journey they go through, give your character personality traits that are bad and then take them through a journey of healing, or opposite, create a villain arc as the good person we started with becomes twisted as the story goes on. Unforgettable characters are not only initially captivating but also gain in intrigue as readers connect with their story, fostering either love or hatred.  4. Make your relatable  To make your character relatable, you must give them flaws, in writing there is something I call the superman paradox. Superman is awesome, is very powerful, strong and overall is the strongest character in comics. Because he’s a relatable, flawed human who triumphs over adversity—unlike Superman—Batman is more popular, in this writer's personal opinion. Powerful characters with great personalities attract readers, but relatable flaws are what keep them hooked; imperfections make characters more engaging.  Another example is seemingly flawless characters whose arrogance is their downfall; I find this ingenious blurring of strengths and weaknesses.

Apto para todas las edades La esencia de toda buena historia son los personajes bien desarrollados. Un personaje emocionante no solo puede cautivar al lector, sino que, en algunos casos, puede inspirar más historias una vez que el lector haya terminado. ¡Síguenos en esta guía para crear tu próxima historia que te hará esperar! Dando rasgos a tu personaje No dejes que tu personaje diga algo como: "Me llamo Marge y odio todo lo colorido, como los arcoíris, los cachorros, los unicornios y la purpurina". Si bien el monocromo siempre es una apuesta segura, ¡añadamos un toque de estilo! Confía en tu lector: puedes mostrar los rasgos de tu personaje con sus acciones a lo largo de la historia. El dicho "muestra pero no cuenta" es un arma poderosa. Para quienes se les da bien dibujar, hacer ilustraciones del personaje puede generar más ideas, ya sea que parezca inocente o engañoso. ¡No seas tímido, si quieres añadir alitas de pollo, añádelas! Cuando intentes darle rasgos a tu personaje, intenta nombrarlos. Busca nombres y su significado una vez que encuentres uno que te guste o que se ajuste al personaje, úsalo. Una buena actividad para la personalidad del personaje es una lista simple. A continuación, te damos un ejemplo; es simple y efectivo. Si quieres ir más allá, puedes escribir cómo vas a mostrar estos rasgos de personalidad en tu historia: puede ser otro personaje diciéndolo, sus acciones o que lo digan ellos mismos. 2. Descripción del personaje Cuando intentes dar tu descripción, asegúrate de que sea detallada. Podrías decir literalmente: "Una chica bronceada con cola de caballo". ¡Y el lector puede imaginar a una chica con hiperpigmentación o más cosas! Asegúrate de agregar algo que pueda hacer que la gente lo vea claramente en su cabeza, así que no digas "Una chica bronceada con cola de caballo", di: "Una chica bronceada con ojos verde oscuro profundo, mejillas rosadas y sonrojadas, una cola de caballo larga y ancha y rizada con pinzas para el cabello con estampados de pez, hibisco y guepardo". O algo más. 3. Arco argumental y planificación de cómo cambiarán sus personalidades No basta con mostrar el rasgo de personalidad de un personaje; como escritor, casi siempre te preguntas por qué, ya que eso es lo que hará tu audiencia mientras lee tu historia. Hay libertad para revelar este contexto adicional sobre tu personaje; puede ser durante la trama principal o al revelar a otro personaje, conectando dos personajes y haciendo que tu mundo parezca más grande. Las formas de añadir contexto a tu personaje solo están limitadas por tu creatividad y el mundo en el que vive. Un personaje es tan fuerte como el camino que recorre. Dale rasgos de personalidad negativos y luego llévalo a un camino de sanación. O, por el contrario, crea un arco argumental de villano donde la persona buena con la que comenzamos se distorsiona a medida que avanza la historia. Los personajes inolvidables no solo son cautivadores al principio, sino que también ganan en intriga a medida que los lectores conectan con su historia, fomentando el amor o el odio. 4. Haz que tu personaje sea cercano Para que tu personaje sea cercano, debes darle defectos. En la escritura existe algo que llamo la paradoja de Superman. Superman es increíble, muy poderoso, fuerte y, en general, el personaje más fuerte de los cómics. Debido a que es un ser humano cercano, con defectos, que triunfa sobre la adversidad —a diferencia de Superman—, Batman es más popular, en mi opinión. Los personajes poderosos con grandes personalidades atraen a los lectores, pero los defectos cercanos son los que los mantienen enganchados; las imperfecciones hacen a los personajes más atractivos. Otro ejemplo son los personajes aparentemente perfectos cuya arrogancia es su perdición; encuentro esta ingeniosa difuminación de fortalezas y debilidades.

Why so few teens are reading and what we can do to address this The number of teenagers reading for pleasure has plummeted in the last decade. The increasing role of social media in young people’s lives has been linked to their reduced reading. Although it’s tempting to believe these two activities are mutually exclusive, evidence shows this is false; excessive social media use significantly reduces attention spans and contributes to mental health issues like depression and anxiety (not ideal for a well-read teen). Research has shown that the lack of focus notable in today’s society is not only associated with the detrimental effect of instant media that we all consume, but also the act of allowing these media to infiltrate our daily lives. When switching from one activity to another, your brain has to reconfigure. You are not only losing the short bursts of time between reading (for example) and receiving notifications; you are losing the time it takes to refocus afterwards. In a study at the Carnegie Mellon University, 136 students took a test, some of whom had their phones on, receiving regular messages, and some of whom did not. The study revealed that those who received messages performed 20% worse, on average. The normalization of teenagers’ constant access to mobile devices, even at school, clearly severely affects the deep focus many of them need for reading. In today’s world, reading has become such an important aspect of our daily lives, but one that people can practice for hours daily without touching a book. Paul Tobin, writer, said that ‘We read and write incessantly, in text messages, tweets, blogs, Wikis, Facebook posts, news articles, comment threads, Reddit, Quora, email, dating apps, Yelp reviews, etc., etc… I would venture a guess that no period in human history has been so overwhelmingly dominated by the written word as the internet age… Reading is no longer a special activity reserved unto itself, but part of the minute-to-minute fabric of our lives.’ (This was an answer in a Quora forum, no less). Clearly, with most of the teens’ daily lives surrounded by reading, including at school, more and more teens do not look to a book to relax. Especially due to the fast paced nature of all things technology, and the instant gratification of media such as short form content, many young people forget the contrasting pleasure that is reading for fun. This means that millions of teens are missing out on reading for pleasure, developing a foundation of knowledge and perspective. Especially in a time when politicians have pointed to the decreasing importance of arts subjects as opposed to STEM ones, it is vital for young people to discover (and older people to rediscover) the value of artwork and literature. To rekindle young people’s love of reading, we must make reading feel like a choice, not an assignment. Recently, a surge in online leisure reading presents a key opportunity to reinvigorate reading engagement and highlight arts & literature’s value in today’s demanding world. Written by Ines Lappin

Intro  Do you have little time to write, but still want to express your creativity? This workshop from home is for you. It is perfect for increasing focus, to increasing writing frequency and for breaking writer’s block or reducing writer’s block. Time and resources  This will take as little as 1 minute to as long as you have and carry a notepad with you. Method  As you go through your day, you will have many ideas for stories, poems, articles and more; in those moments write anything you can, even as little as a sentence down; you can choose to expand on it at a later date, or throw it away. The key thing for this is to write with zero expectations, just write because it feels right to write without wanting to write to be perfect, yes the word play is intended. This creates a healthy habit of writing that helps reduce writer’s block.  Goal  To take the perfectionism away from your writing, help reduce writer’s block and make your writing more fun. If you like this article more come weekly, donations make this company come alive and run; follow link below to keep content coming.

Introduction The sourceing of this article as a pre-teen, all information is from the perspective of a pre-teen; this is a important perspective to show as children are reading less and less, i think its important to stop this trend, thank you for my source. Find a book from a movie or series you like  Start with your favorite TV show or movie series, this is a great place to start your love of reading as you already have a love and interest in the lore, characters and are invested in the whole story. Reading additional lore and character will add extra context to your favourite shows, making your experience of it even better. The source of this read many of there favorite shows and movies, Percy Jackson being there favorite and they have read all the books, as she has read and watched both she has passionate opinions on both, reading books have given her a different perspective.  Don’t judge a book by its cover  “ you never know..you could have a book with beautiful colours with pallets, colour coordination that match and you open the book and it’s nothing you expected” This quote perfectly shows why you should never judge a book, this goes for the actual saying and literally. Ask your school librarian for recommendation  Usually most people start with favorites such as Harry Potter, when you finished reaching out to a librarian for recommendations on new books to explore, as there may be more books based or influenced by a book you have read before. Make time to read  You could have a complete full schedule, full of school and after school Clubs, in school you could have a full schedule, some things you can put aside, you don’t want your parents telling you off for reading late at night, when you have school the next day. Further more, reading earlier means you have more time to read and enjoy the book you are reading at your own pace. Final words from co-author  “ I like to read big books, you should try them to”