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Not really. It depends on how it's handled, but it's perfectly alright to have super-proficient fighters whose flaws manifest outside of battle. The best example I can think of offhand is John Reese from Person of Interest. Give him a gun, and he is a clear and present danger to every kneecap in...

Yes, granted, but the general direction of my advice was to be mindful of why you are writing what you're writing. Sure, you can write for yourself and yourself alone, but I find that leads to the literary equivalent of masturbation. When you write, you should write for the purpose of telling a...

I stick to limited third person, and one POV per scene. I find that the story flows much better when I'm not juggling characters around. Off the top of my head, I can remember two exceptions. One is a scene of a warrior being hunted, who was killed by a stab through the back. I immediately cut...

Advice I wish someone had shared with me ten years ago: 1) You are here to entertain the audience. That is your primary objective. You can lecture them, insult them, or bore them, but only if you're looking forward to an early retirement. 2) There are no rules for writing, only guidelines. A...