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Okay! So, usually I'd post this thread under the "character" subforum, or even under "chatterbox", but since those subforums don't seem to get a lot of attention, I thought I'd post it here and move it later if it gets popular.

Basically, if you've been in the writer's forum you'll probably have seen a thread like this before. The idea is that you write a letter to your character about something (about anything! You could even ask them what they're doing for dinner tonight - just anything to get you better acquainted with your character), and they write back!

It's a great exercise to get you, as a writer, in touch with your characters, especially if you're just fleshing them out for the first time. It can teach you things you'd never thought about, and you might be surprised how useful it is when you come to write your story.

Anyway, enjoy! I always love these threads. whee

Oh, this is great!

Dear Rynk,

I understand your feelings for your shipmate. Really I do. You've known her forever, and your love is fast in place because of it, and I know that saying this will not help you in lessening your feelings for her, but as your author, I thought it best that you realize that she is not going to return these feelings. You know that guy you picked up? The one that you were all duped into believing was Marlon? She's into him. She likes his large build and chiseled jaw, and would you believe he's super into her as well?

I know it hurts, I really do, and I'm sorry I have to torture you and play with your feelings even though I know you're going to be very hurt by the outcome.

Sincerely,
~The Author.


Dear Author,

Thank you for your concern. However, I'm still not sure that you have enough power to overwrite my freewill, or my shipmates'. You might be surprised the next time you sit down in front of your barbaric computer-machine, and realize that actually, she picked me over some meat-headed, macho, military douche-bag. I know my shipmate well, Author, and I know that his type will never be enough for her. She needs to be taken care of, and I'm the one that knows her best.

Plus, that scene you wrote out with the two of us in the bathroom? I almost had her. But I'm assuming now you had some sort of influence in the matter and that I have you to blame for her shying away. However, now that I'm on to your little scheme, the tables are about to turn and I'm stepping up my game. We'll see who wins out in the end.

Oh, and what's the deal with Fen and the bracelet? Is the fusion permeant? She's going to be okay, right? She doesn't seem too well at the moment, and I'm hoping you'll show some mercy with at least her. She's only twelve, after all.

~Rynk
Ship's Pilot.

Dear Grace,

I know that it’s weird getting a letter from this alleged ‘author’, but I can assure you that this isn’t a hoax. I created you from my own flesh and blood; or maybe a better word for it would be ink and imagination, or maybe lead and paper? Anyway, I have some things to say to you because I’d feel pretty miserable and worthless if I just threw this dangerous tangle of plot at you and then have you die of a panic attack half way through the book.
So here goes nothing: firstly, give up on Elliott. I know he seems to perfect, but he doesn’t love you and I’m sitting on the edge of my seat as I write about your one-sided love life. Secondly, don’t panic. I mean this with the most emphasis you can possibly put on a statement. You’ll be overcome with hardship after hardship, challenge after heartache, but you will get through it all.
Thirdly, I apologize in advance for killing you.

Sincerely,
The Author

Dear Author,

Whoa, whoa,whoa… whoa. Hold on there, cowboy. Though I’m ecstatic to hear that I’m not insane, and that the voice in my head is, in fact, narrating my life for a reason, I’m upset that you’d tell me to give up on the love of my life! If you really did write me up, why did you set me up for heartbreak? How can you be so… so cruel?! I really hope you’ll reconsider Elliott not falling in love with me.
And what’s this about you killing me? I’d like you to reconsider that too! I’m not ready to die! I’m only 16! This letter alone is making me panic, how can you expect me not to react badly to hardship?
And I bet it’s all that good-for-nothing Aiden’s fault.
And also, does this mean I have no fee will? Isn’t that illegal or something? Can I have you arrested, and restrained, so you can’t write anymore and I can have my freewill?

Love,
Grace Kelly

This topic has given me great amusement. And I may as well add to it. Anything's better than cutting & pasting a chapter.

Dear Joseph,

Being a little more open about what's going on in your life really isn't going to harm you. If anything, it'll help the people who care for you understand why you're such a b*****d and perhaps realise that you're not trying to drive them away.

It would also be a tremendous help if your survival instinct wasn't damaged to the point where you have to mouth off every time you get into a life threatening situation.

Don't worry, the fact that you're a good guy is not something I'm going to publicize, I do know how you feel about that one. (And stop antagonizing the demons, otherwise, I'll let slip that you're one of the good guys)

Regards,

The Author.


author,

you have issues. seeing a shrink may help.

regards,

joe

p.s. send a pic of yourself next time wink

o.o Sounds like a good idea to me! ^^

Dear Firestorm,

It's been a while, I'd like to get a status update on the Iacon military. There have been sightings around the base several times now and I need to know what's going on before I do something rash and have Cannonball blow them all to pieces.

Everyone says hi by the way, especially Syndrome he misses you loads and wants you to come back. Return when you're ready, ok? I wouldn't want you having another breakdown, but please give me a little notice before you do return so I know I can dump more work on your desk! I'm joking, obviously.

It's quiet here, nothing new. The Kenkai haven't bothered us much, and when they have it's been pretty easy to stop them, I think they're loosing their touch personally.The triplets are growing up so quickly, Triggers already training with Blaze and C, Reload and Recoil are going to start soon and Reload is definatly set on getting jet wings so I'm going to have to try and sweet talk a couple of the Aerial Assult group into teaching him how to fly.

Anyway, I best wrap this up and get this pile of papers done. I miss you a lot Storm, it's very quiet without you. Your family misses you too, not that Tasha and Flare will admit it. Give them a call sometime, they'd love to hear from you.

Best Wishes, The Author

P.S - You better not be back on the highgrade, because if you are I'll tell your bonded and she'll drag you back here for rehab by your rotors -_-

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To the Commander of the Freelancers, otherwise known as The Author.

The Iacon military is naturally sending scouts out after a surprise attack on their main base. It is a natural precaution after one is attacked and they wish to devise a more spacious patrol route to cover any blind spots. See the attached file for further information.

I miss everyone too, but I cannot return until I know I'm strong enough again. It's hard to be here alone and I so want to come back, but I'm afraid that I'll just break down again, and Nightbeam warned me that last I was near a high spark attack. I do not want to have another medical emergancy, one that might end up with me being set down in the crypt. Ever since the loss of Firescape and the whole scare of Ember becoming a Decepticon, my emotional circuits have been on a loose loop of instability. Once I am sure I have gained more control of myself, I will send you a message confirming my return.

It's good to hear that your little mechs are nice and healthy, and if Reload decides upon having rotors instead of wings I would be more then happy to train him for you. Scourch might give him a few suggestions pointers if he has time, afterall he did teach Joyrides son Cloudsaber to fly.

Trigger is very much like his father Cannonball, in both spirit and looks. I am sure he will become a strong warrior one day just like he is and maybe he will be one of the new juggarnauts which protect us along with Blade Breakers son Skylar and perhaps Streamline too if he ever considers taking the same route as his dad. It is nice to know that we are breeding future protecters of the team for our own future generations.

Everything here is busy, I only have a few more minutes to finish writing this message before I have to be back on duty, Commander Magnus wants me to assist a few of the other highers with a security and scouting plan. He is very patient with me and knows when I have reached my limits without pushing further. I feel much more relaxed from being in a less stressful atmosphere for the limited amount of time that I have been here, although that does not mean I incline on staying. Things might be considerably easier here, but like on that human television movie 'The Wizard of OZ' stated; 'Theres no place like home'.

I hope to speak to Tasha and my children soon over the terminal system, possibly tonight or tomorrow morning. I hope Flare will talk to me, I really am worried about her and I hope she'll soon speak to me again. It was not my intentions for her boyfriend to be locked up in the Elite Guard prison on Charr, I just hope she realises that someday.

Sincerely, Firestorm

Freelancers Second in Command

Additional - Negative commander, I am not drinking highgrade, otherwise you would have been informed that I had been admitted to medbay after my systems had a complete meltdown from the ingredients. No need for the rotor dragging.

(you do know you proabably just created the best thread in this whole forum, right?)

Dear Vincent,
I just wanted to tell you in case you were confused; I've moved you into the Regency Era! I know you're getting sick of being shoved around into all these different time periods, but I'm pretty sure it won't happen again. Just wait til you seeth the dresses the girls wear- your sisters will be so cute!
And, I have a suprise for you- You're going to be king! I thought you'd like that, and I love you so much I just had to give it to you.
On a side note, all my attention is actually going to be focused on Ronnie and much of your battle scenes will probably be missed and/or deleted. But don't worry about it too much, you're king, right?
From a most enthusiastic admirer,
the Author


Dear Author,
I don't know exactly why you're in control of my life, but I'll complain about that when I have more time. I'm adjusting to this 'Regency Era', as you call it, though I do miss the conveniece of cars and machine guns. The clothing styles do look quite dashing on me, I must admit.
I, in fact, have a bone to pick with you about my sisters. I hear rumors that Anya is going to be kidnapped, to which I strongly protest, and I have seen little of my other sisters. I can hardly be the ideal family man without a family (if that is what you intend me to be. But I must warn you, relations with my wife are less than favorable at this time).
And what is this 'suprise'? I assumed I would always take the role of monarch. In fact, I am dissapointed to learn that you only just realized this yourself.
It grieves me even more to find out my nephew is to be the focus of all your hard work- what does he possess that separates him from the rest of my sorry relatives? I shall have my secret police look into this- which I thank you for, by the way. They are most convenient.
Now, although you may have made some favorable adjustments to my condition, I am overall displeased with your work. And so, by the power invested in me, as King, I fire you. You have three days to pack your bags and put my life into someone else's hands.
Officially signed by
His Royal Highness, Vincent the First