Post B9KbAmfMquKVTsprkW by lalah@sakurajima.moe
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 (DIR) Post #B9KXi751ZkHeX6TPqi by gardiner_bryant@mastodon.online
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       This book has tropes... but what about the plot?> Tropes are a lot of fun, and there are certain ones I'm a sucker for, but I worry that fiction will soon be watered down by them if it hasn't already been. Ever feel like you're reading the same book over and over again?#Books #Writing #Fiction #Tropes #BryantReviewhttps://gardinerbryant.com/tropification-in-fiction/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_source=mastodon
       
 (DIR) Post #B9KbAmfMquKVTsprkW by lalah@sakurajima.moe
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       @gardiner_bryant I feel like the increased popularity of fanfiction is probably a big factor in this, I noticed fanfics are usually described with tropes instead of plot summaries, probably because the plot is contained in the original thing and not the derivative story.
       
 (DIR) Post #B9Kc1E8rwWcDkodpaK by gardiner_bryant@mastodon.online
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       @lalah this was actually part of the discussion @notnomiSylimE (the author) and I had while she was writing this.She mentioned that many of the "tropes" in question were actually codified by the fanfic community. I dont think she called that out in the article though.Thanks for your insight!
       
 (DIR) Post #B9KfPqpa39cEYf3K40 by John_son@mstdn.plus
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       @gardiner_bryant @lalah @notnomiSylimE That’s really interesting! Fanfiction has definitely played a big role in shaping and popularizing many storytelling tropes. As an editor and story consultant, I always find it fascinating to see how writing communities influence the stories we create today.