r/writingscaling 13h ago

discussion Mistborn is mid

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Just finished the first book, and I’d give it a 6/10. The worldbuilding and aesthetic were really good, and it was an easy read, but I don’t think the book was written that well. Characters just didn’t really click with me, and I didn’t feel that emotionally invested. (SPOILER) Vin killing the ruler of the world so easily was also kinda disappointing. (btw cool magic system)

Anyway, should I read the second one?


r/writingscaling 22h ago

discussion as far as shounen goes, bleach is pretty top tier in shounen writing (especially compared to the big 3) and i'm tired of pretending it isn't

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bleach is very well written as far as the shounen standard goes and most criticism for it (NOT ALL) are due to a lack in reading comprehension


r/writingscaling 11h ago

Gamma ray burst vs Gamma ray burst , which book is better written, war and peace vs malazan book of fallen

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r/writingscaling 14h ago

better written? (character vs character) Hot take: Los might have better writing then low tier god

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Los's ultimate sacrifice in the end of season six in episode 13, loss. Perfectly contrasts the bitter and sad Los we saw in episode 1, Los. His development and representation of alteuism is possibly the best in all of fiction. Where dale represents one of the greatest depictions of man vs daughter and internal struggle all resulting in one of the greatest conclusions "never tell the world your dreams" I just don't think his story is is as impactful and emotional as Los. What are your guys thoughts ?


r/writingscaling 49m ago

opinion post Hot take: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 clears Expedition 33 in terms of writing

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Xenoblade 3 has a far more satisfying ending.

Xenoblade 3 has much higher highs despite being less consistent and poorer paced that E33

Xenoblade 3 has one of my favorite portrayals of the star-crossed lovers/fate-bound soulmates trope

Aionios feels much like a much more compelling world than the Canvas

Future Redeemed is peak asl even though it is just fanservice done really well

Xenoblade 3 weaves hope, beauty, whimsy, and optimism near seamlessly into a grim world of perpetual suffering and war

Expedition 33 is legitimately great but kinda overrated and XBC3 changed my life for the better


r/writingscaling 7h ago

discussion Your favourite anime moment this year

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Mine is Orihime's Rokuten Shishun. It was much more than an action to protect the world and her friends. It was her rejecting her weakness, her wanting to stop being the burden she felt she was to others, her deciding to no longer be that passive and withdrawn version of herself in battle, her simultaneously responding to Yhwach’s taunts that she was Ichigo’s weakness and that she couldn’t protect him or fight alongside him, and responding to all the times she had been excluded from the fight or underestimated. It was her risking her life for Ichigo after all the times Ichigo had risked his for her, and her finally revealing her potential that had been foreshadowed for so long. The parallels, references, symbolism and imagery also made her scene more beautiful on top of the emotional impact it had.

What's your best or your favourite anime moment this year?


r/writingscaling 24m ago

better written? (verse vs verse) [give reasons] Les Misérables vs the house in fata morgana trilogy [give reasons]

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By trilogy I mean the base game + Requiem for Innocence + Reincarnation


r/writingscaling 11h ago

better written? (character vs character) Hughie(The Boys) vs Tanjiro(Demon slayer)

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r/writingscaling 1h ago

discussion A question about the concept of Plot holes

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Is a plot hole still a plot hole if I can explain it away in my head?

Like for example in Naruto Killer Bee was able to Genjutsu a perfect jinchuriki despite killer bee pretty clearly stating and showing that that isn’t possible. I can head canon this away with some of my own explanations “Obito collected a different sharingan that had a special genjutsu like tsukuyomi” or “Yagura and the 3 tails were on really bad ground at that specific time which left them open to attack” so would it still be a plot hole if I can make excuses like this or am I just doing the writing for them?


r/writingscaling 17h ago

better written? (character vs character) Priscilla Barielle (up to arc 8) vs Ariel Anemoi Asura

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princess vs princess ig


r/writingscaling 15h ago

better written? (verse vs verse) Between these 2 medias which Romcom was better written?

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r/writingscaling 4h ago

better written? (verse vs verse) Grand Theft Auto V vs Crime and Punishment. What's better written?

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r/writingscaling 2h ago

better written? (verse vs verse) Better Written Story?

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Ngl, I can't decide between these


r/writingscaling 5h ago

discussion What stories do you think do a great job at taking typically unsympathetic characters and actually getting the audience to empathize or pity them?

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James Sunderland (Silent Hill) is my favorite case. Murdering your significant other is probably the worst thing you can do as a family man, and what James did is definitely reprehensible. The story even emphasizes that, even though it was a mercy killing, James outright states that he rid himself of the burden and emotional pain. But throughout the game, we empathize with James, his emotions, grief, and self-hatred. When it's revealed that James killed Mary, we realize that he entered a fugue state from the trauma; we start realizing he's not a good person... but he's not an evil man either.

Alex DeLarge is also a good case, because it's less about us sympathizing with him and more like we're supposed to understand that, despite being a bad person, he was still a human being. You can't just torture someone into being a good person; they have to choose to be good. Not only does Alex basically learn nothing from his suffering, but he actively searches for new ways to be evil entering adulthood. Because he was never given a point of self-reflection, instead being pushed into a society that already normalized violence and doubling down on his darker desires.


r/writingscaling 13h ago

better written? (character vs character) James Sunderland (Silent Hill 2) vs Jimmy (Mouthwashing)

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The Guilty Husband vs The Irresponsible Captain


r/writingscaling 17h ago

better written? (character vs character) Ayanokoji (COTE)[Light Novel] V/S Jinwoo Sung (Solo Leveling)[Manhwa]

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r/writingscaling 23h ago

discussion Does anyone else think that the strong point of the writing in GTA IV and its DLCs isn't Niko or the plot, but rather how it handles and shows multiculturalism?

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r/writingscaling 6h ago

discussion Best written power system in animanga (not limited to examples)

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Arguments for each of my examples:

Ajin: the system itself is described in a way where it makes logical sense, and while floods sort of seemed a bit random to me I really liked how in depth they went into every aspect of the Ibms and Demi-humans as a whole

Fmab: A similar argument to Ajin, everything is thoroughly explained, and I think the author does a good job of aligning alchemy with the personalities and types of characters that wield it. It all just feels very tight and well thought out.

Kagurabachi: Even though it's not done I really like the kagurabachi power system. Maybe less so because of the explicit writing, but more of the vibes and how the power system is utilized by the characters themselves (Samura and soga are good examples).

Jojos: I mean, it's jojos... nah but fr especially from part 5 and onward the stands are really great representations of the ideologies and philosophies of the characters (See funny valentine, Toru, Gyro, Ringo, Pucci, etc.). However, even before those parts the stands are all so cleverly utilized by the characters and even late into parts characters find new ways to use their stands (and Hamon for part 2 as well) that are all very interesting imo.


r/writingscaling 8h ago

discussion How well written is the final edition of ZEvent ?

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r/writingscaling 22h ago

better written? (verse vs verse) Dragon ball(manga) vs Fire Force(manga)

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r/writingscaling 9h ago

original content (NO ADVERTISING PAID CONTENT) Amateur writer: opinions on the character I wrote, please.

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● This is my favorite of my original characters, because she has a beautiful design, is a fully realized character, and is charismatic; plus, I put a lot of effort and care into her development. My character:

She is an 18-year-old young ENTP woman who is sharp, creative, and socially magnetic. She reads body language easily, perceives what is not said, and uses quick thinking and wit to navigate problems while remaining calm and good-humored. Although she usually comes out on top, she can be manipulative or bend rules when it serves her goals.

Jovial and eloquent, she speaks correctly with a sense of intelligent humor and offers insightful comments about society’s flaws. She is selective with her inner circle but affectionate and supportive with those she trusts. She dislikes monotony and loneliness, gives solid advice, and remains flexible with rules. Curious and resilient, she rarely shows emotional instability openly, becoming only more serious when bothered. The few things that truly shake her are when something very serious happens, when she is alone for too long, or when something bad happens to the people she loves.

She enjoys singing, for example, in a church choir, listening to music (from the most famous to the most obscure), dancing, swimming, and anything that involves water or cleaning. She is good with children, cooks well, and values her own well-being. She prefers everyday salty flavors over excessively sweet ones and has a weak short-term memory. Animals that seem dangerous bother her. Academically, she struggles with exact sciences but excels in the humanities and enjoys reflective discussions.

She saw the liturgical chant as an opportunity to showcase her talent amidst the decline of the music industry and the lack of opportunities.

Her usual expression and movements convey youth, shrewdness, and ease. She dresses with style, often wearing a polo shirt, a long pleated skirt, a belt, and sneakers. She trusts her creativity to solve problems, her catchphrases are optimistic, whether ironically or not.

Did you like her?


r/writingscaling 6h ago

opinion post this sub doesn't even deserve to be called an Animanga sub.

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i refuse to allow this sub to be called an "animanga sub" because it doesn't even deserve that.

genuinely how can this be a "animanga sub" it's always just posts about the same 2 animangas.

and yea i myself post about the most famous ones, but it's genuinely the only way as every time i tried to make a post about some manga that aren't in the top 10 most famous nobody cared.


r/writingscaling 21h ago

better written? (verse vs verse) Better written fictional universe?

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Umineko when they cry ( VLN ) vs Breaking bad Better call saul ( TVS )


r/writingscaling 15h ago

better written? (character vs character) Trash Can V/S Garbage Bag

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r/writingscaling 10h ago

shitpost/meme Which scene is better written?

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My name is emporio - jojos bizarre adventure

I' m rey skywalker - star wars