Looking for some help - /lit/ (#24565268) [Archived: 145 hours ago]

Nico
7/19/2025, 9:34:21 PM No.24565268
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>Pic rel. Like really fucking related.

Im working on a book. Its a YA fiction, with queer elements and fight scenes.

Is there any tips for the overall plot that I can use to improve it?
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Anonymous
7/19/2025, 9:39:01 PM No.24565283
>>24565268 (OP)
You should upgrade those queer elements to queer central themes, also you should make all your protagnonists neurodivergent
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Anonymous
7/19/2025, 9:48:48 PM No.24565319
>>24565268 (OP)
>Is there any tips for the overall plot that I can use to improve it?
Yeah, every character in the story kills themselves after being introduced.
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Nico
7/19/2025, 9:58:46 PM No.24565343
>>24565283
My mc is slightly autistic and a drug addict.
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Anonymous
7/20/2025, 12:01:02 PM No.24566816
>>24565268 (OP)
Res is too low to be readable
For good tips watch this channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYHrDyCMUmg

In general YA = slop, queer elements = style over substance (i.e. you focus too much on sexuality over characters and plot) and fight scenes = meaningless spectacle

If you consider these your defining features I would urge you to reconsider.
Anonymous
7/20/2025, 12:02:14 PM No.24566819
>>24565343
Self-insert is also bad practice
Anonymous
7/20/2025, 11:45:12 PM No.24568140
>>24565319
Seething