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My kitty KC would give us face-rubs every time she jumped into our laps. Of course, she also had chronic upper respiratory issues and a tendency to sneeze after she jumped, so a good number of face-sneezes happened, too
head bumping is the way a cat says, "hi, welcome." bubba used to do it with me every morning.
lol, raleigh.
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^Hello. 
16 Oct 2017, 4:58 pm
I realized today that I'm basically writing the same story over and over again with the same two paper-thinly-veiled main characters, that have existed for probably more than ten years now. I don't know why this specific story template keeps pulling me in repeatedly. Gah!
Any suggestions? 
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Basically, not all of my stories are like this, but too many of them noticeably are:
The main character is always female, vulnerable yet determined, small, child-like, gentle, all-loving, but with serious self-esteem issues and a general lack of self-worth; often angelic or winged in some way, typically with amazing hidden cosmic power; often compared to as a cat or kitten
Her love interest is variably male, female, both, or neither; often a mysterious and powerful wizard or magic-user, or divine being of some sort; quiet and usually amiable; often winged in some way; usually has white hair and 'elf-like', androgynous features; is either protected by the main character, or [rarely] protects her.
Plot wise, they are either star-crossed lovers and/or have to overcome many difficult trials to either be together or assist each other in ascension. There are usually many plot twists through out.
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16 Oct 2017, 7:44 pm
Any suggestions?
Edit:
Basically, not all of my stories are like this, but too many of them noticeably are:
The main character is always female, vulnerable yet determined, small, child-like, gentle, all-loving, but with serious self-esteem issues and a general lack of self-worth; often angelic or winged in some way, typically with amazing hidden cosmic power; often compared to as a cat or kitten
Her love interest is variably male, female, both, or neither; often a mysterious and powerful wizard or magic-user, or divine being of some sort; quiet and usually amiable; often winged in some way; usually has white hair and 'elf-like', androgynous features; is either protected by the main character, or [rarely] protects her.
Plot wise, they are either star-crossed lovers and/or have to overcome many difficult trials to either be together or assist each other in ascension. There are usually many plot twists through out.
I have the same sort of problem in my writing - my main characters and plots also tend to be similar from story to story, it's just the details that are really any different.
16 Oct 2017, 7:48 pm
Any suggestions?
Edit:
Basically, not all of my stories are like this, but too many of them noticeably are:
The main character is always female, vulnerable yet determined, small, child-like, gentle, all-loving, but with serious self-esteem issues and a general lack of self-worth; often angelic or winged in some way, typically with amazing hidden cosmic power; often compared to as a cat or kitten
Her love interest is variably male, female, both, or neither; often a mysterious and powerful wizard or magic-user, or divine being of some sort; quiet and usually amiable; often winged in some way; usually has white hair and 'elf-like', androgynous features; is either protected by the main character, or [rarely] protects her.
Plot wise, they are either star-crossed lovers and/or have to overcome many difficult trials to either be together or assist each other in ascension. There are usually many plot twists through out.
Why don't you try writing about a different kind of character? Just start writing and see where it takes you. If you don't like it, you can discard it.
16 Oct 2017, 7:56 pm
16 Oct 2017, 9:11 pm
Any suggestions?
Edit:
Basically, not all of my stories are like this, but too many of them noticeably are:
The main character is always female, vulnerable yet determined, small, child-like, gentle, all-loving, but with serious self-esteem issues and a general lack of self-worth; often angelic or winged in some way, typically with amazing hidden cosmic power; often compared to as a cat or kitten
Her love interest is variably male, female, both, or neither; often a mysterious and powerful wizard or magic-user, or divine being of some sort; quiet and usually amiable; often winged in some way; usually has white hair and 'elf-like', androgynous features; is either protected by the main character, or [rarely] protects her.
Plot wise, they are either star-crossed lovers and/or have to overcome many difficult trials to either be together or assist each other in ascension. There are usually many plot twists through out.
You sound like you are continually writing about yourself because that's the person you know best.
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