Core character traits - RaghVi - Page 2

Originally posted by: Prriyam

I sail this boat.

There is a lot to explore with these two characters and by staying true to their nature, lot of stories can be had and read and loved - am sure the wonderful writers on this forum will ace it too!

For instance, there are scenes that jump quick. Or a transition had in fast-forward. Or cut-short. Or handled one-way when it could have achieved that end-point via different routes. It would be lovely to tread these gaps and fill in the blanks with what could have happened.

Not to say, it is not happening already. But, will be wonderful to see more. It is just the greed to have more of and on these two, I guess.

Agreed. U highlighted few scenarios. Even new stories and all together different setup would work but environment can change not characters because then its not character story but story with named character. And as the character is the thing interesting to me personally, I loose interest as character itself is not what I know them to be.

Its very much like hating out of character scenes in show. Scenes can be best written and acted but its not the character we found interesting enough to follow.

Originally posted by: Shri_12

You are right to certain extent. Actually it depends a lot on what a reader wants to read. A good story in that case character name is just for the name. Or if the reader wants to read specifically on the couple, then the characterization matters.

As a writer, I feel there are two ways to write a story. One, you take the couple and then weave the story. Second, take the story and then adjust it according to the couple.

As a writer, my two stories, Two truths and a lie, and Marital bliss, are based on the first case, it can't be written on other couple. But my third story, Good news, is based on the second type, its quite general in theme, weaved around RaghVi

Blunt here. I disagree on this point. As a writer if u r using characters then u r setting up readers familiar with them to a story of traits they know about. If u r changing essence of those traits itself then u r not doing justice to either characters or the the story. If its a general story and u show how those particular character will react on that situation it means u very well giving situation to the role to act on. But if story takes the priority over essence or trait then as a writer u r setting wrong expectation before hand and character names just seems plastered to get a read.

Originally posted by: lateuser1234

True. But even with AU, I can feel its easy read if these traits r maintained. I have read many here from AU and found them engrossing but writing with traits of other characters and changing name to RaghVi doesn't do justice to either characters.

I would suggest u to write that AU but just maintain basic nature of characters in ur story. It will come out that much better.

And regarding FFs... I have written few here and I think u will find them easy read as I myself have read them multiple times. Just a thought.

That's true. Even I have read a few AU here but only one shots. I like those fictions which follow the story of the show.

I will try to write with their original characteristics, let's see how that will turn out.

Again I will try to give your fiction a chance. It's damn difficult to read all of them since we have a lot.

Originally posted by: LoveHopeMagic

That's true. Even I have read a few AU here but only one shots. I like those fictions which follow the story of the show.

I will try to write with their original characteristics, let's see how that will turn out.

Again I will try to give your fiction a chance. It's damn difficult to read all of them since we have a lot.

It will definitely come out good if u maintain the essence.

And for my FFs, I kinda have overconfidence on those. U will like them for sure.

Originally posted by: lateuser1234

It will definitely come out good if u maintain the essence.

And for my FFs, I kinda have overconfidence on those. U will like them for sure.

I will add some changes though, it's going to be different but same.

Over confidence is dangerous. 😆

Originally posted by: Prriyam

Second that! It is not about a story being well-written - but how much it strays off from the core characteristics. That is a good shout-out, to all those who take their valuable time to pen something for us. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

On your AU, read others asking you to start too. You should write. Raghav and Pallavi, as who they are, placed in different setups, will certainly work. No second thoughts. And AU adds a freshness to the whole thing!

If your drabbles are anything to go by, your AUs will hold fort too.

I have noticed this, the readers don't much enjoy AU here than other forums. That's mostly because they don't want Raghvi in a different way, but then again it's a writer's liberty to choose how to make their stories.

You have so much confidence in me. 😆 I have a rough idea, let's see. 😳

My AU will have the real Raghav and Pallavi in a different setup if I give into the temptation.

Originally posted by: LoveHopeMagic

I will add some changes though, it's going to be different but same.

Over confidence is dangerous. 😆

Heard that before. No improvements.

Originally posted by: lateuser1234

Heard that before. No improvements.

Then sure I'm going to read that.

Originally posted by: lateuser1234

Blunt here. I disagree on this point. As a writer if u r using characters then u r setting up readers familiar with them to a story of traits they know about. If u r changing essence of those traits itself then u r not doing justice to either characters or the the story. If its a general story and u show how those particular character will react on that situation it means u very well giving situation to the role to act on. But if story takes the priority over essence or trait then as a writer u r setting wrong expectation before hand and character names just seems plastered to get a read.

I think you have misunderstood my point. Story and characters are not two independent entities, they are inter-dependent. There is no characterization without a story, and story is meaningless without characters.

What I wanted to say is there can stories, such that, which are very particular to the characters and the show's storyline. In case of MHRW, I can say, stories revolving around Raghav's or Pallavi's past. The theme, the plot of the story itself is based on the show's storyline. On the other hand, general themes, (note, I say, themes, not story) say for example marriage, birthdays, pregnancies and the likes of it, here we have an event/situation where the story is more about characters' actions and reactions. For example, If its Pallavi's birthday then what would Raghav do.

I hope that I am clear now.

Cheers!

Originally posted by: Shri_12

I think you have misunderstood my point. Story and characters are not two independent entities, they are inter-dependent. There is no characterization without a story, and story is meaningless without characters.

What I wanted to say is there can stories, such that, which are very particular to the characters and the show's storyline. In case of MHRW, I can say, stories revolving around Raghav's or Pallavi's past. The theme, the plot of the story itself is based on the show's storyline. On the other hand, general themes, (note, I say, themes, not story) say for example marriage, birthdays, pregnancies and the likes of it, here we have an event/situation where the story is more about characters' actions and reactions. For example, If its Pallavi's birthday then what would Raghav do.

I hope that I am clear now.

Cheers!

Understood the same u mentioned.

The last point which I added that story with plastered name of character was just extension of my point unrelated to urs. And stories are superset of plot and characters which r very much independent entities. Plot and characters interaction results in story.

Extension to my point :

A story written on any theme with any character or traits and at the end names plastered on them is big NO.

A story written with these character's traits in any theme situation or alternate plots is very much readable for ME.