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It's going to be an adoption of an old abandoned fanfic and I'm going to adapt it to better fit with the new Road to Ninja movie. It won't quite be NaruSaku, as I am not good at writing straight out romance, they will be too young and in busy for romance, and I like more subtle NaruSaku anyway.
If you intend to include NS at all (which I presume you do to some extent, given your audience here), then you are correct; subtlety is key. This is something most fanfics grossly lack. If you are going to introduce any points of romance, make sure to use a human sense of doubt and inhibition, especially given their as-of-yet unconfirmed feelings (especially Sakura). Refrain from outright flirting and make out sessions, because it's just not believable. And for all that is holy, please,
PLEASE do not inject the common arguments of the shippers into the context. Do not refer to any compliments of Sakura's forehead, do not refer to the importance of hugs, do not refer to the removal or use of honorifics or supposed terms of affection, do not refer to parallels between other pairings (especially in the case of Kushina's suggestion to marry a girl like his mother), and do not insist on any speculation concerning the meaning of "warm smiles." I've seen way too many stories do this, and they read like circle-jerk propaganda. Stay away from that at all costs.
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That said, I need a little advice on various aspects of it. Of course, it's a time travel fic somewhat -my favorite type- In the original story, Naruto ended up in the past by falling into frog oil. In this, it will be due to Tobi's genjustu. (that's not all of it of course, I just don't want to spoil much)
My first question is, how old would would guys assume Minato and Kushina were when Naruto gave birth? I don't remember any exact ages being revealed. I would guess around 24-25. If they are 24-25 years old, I'd like for this story to occur 5 years before things went downhill for them and the rest of Kohona.
Best way to approximate that is to go from references of known age. Kakashi and the other Jounin at the time of the Konoha 11's upbringing were in their late 20s to early 30s. Around the time Naruto was born, Kakashi and his team were about the same age as team 7, as to be expected from new graduates/genin. So, the same could likely be said for Minato and Kushina. Late 20s-early 30s. 28 is a safe number.
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Next question is, should this world Naruto and Sakura get thrown into actually be the past, or should it be the past and the AU from the movie? I think it's going to be mostly real world stuff, but with a mix of things from the AU I'd like to include. I feel I have the freedom to do so since all of this is sorta AU anyway.
Well, that depends on your intentions. What is the conflict of the story? What is the goal? Is there a lesson to be learned? You'd need to know all of that before you start planning a setting. It's never really a good idea to write straight ahead without a plan. It can cause inconsistences and rambling.
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When I create this fic, who should I have as the main characters? I do plan to have Sakura and Naruto as the main characters, but so will Kushina and Minato. Should it be Naruto Minato or Naruto Sakura or Naruto Kushina?
Once again, that all depends on what your intentions are. Is this more for the growth of Naruto, or for Sakura? Given that you are using both couples, I assume you are going to do something concerning parallels (remember what I said earlier, be careful). So, who has what to learn, and from whom?
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When it comes to jutsu names, do you prefer them to be japanese or in english? If in japanese, is having the translation in the author notes a good habit? (*personally I like japanese jutsu names, explanation on what it is doesn't matter too much*)
Personal preference, honestly. I mainly like Japanese, but it's because I'm familiar enough with the series to understand the jist of it. If you plan on showing this to those who only follow the dubbed anime, then it's best that you at least parenthetically give the translation.
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Hm, I have more to ask, but I'm still getting all this stuff laid out from and changing it from the chapters already written. I'll also reveal more as I go along. laugh.gif I plan to have the first chapter out today, and then I will take my time planning things out for the future.
*Also, do you think it's unfair of my to add this to my own Minato/Naruto father/son community? I mean, there won't truly be REAL NS -until the end maybe- but I did say that I wouldn't add any real pairings into the group. Then again, I know a few of them have vague NH hints at the end *mostly Quill of Molliemon stories* So a vague NS hint should be ok right?*
Choose your audience beforehand, then use that as a means for planning for what will best appeal to them.
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I don't think I'm a very good writer in general. Especially when it comes to dialogue, but I've been browsing a few threads here for tips on that. But if you have anything specific you'd like me to avoid, feel free to say so. XD
Well, if you dont have much experience, you are doing the right thing by asking advice. I'm always happy to give feedback if you're willing to share what you have. And as for what to avoid, once again, I refer you to my first answer.
Edited by PachucoDesigns, 27 August 2012 - 06:13 PM.
On the morning of Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, my Aunt Karla passed away. She was my mother's baby sister, and my coolest aunt when I was a kid. She was the best babysitter ever, and she was like an older sister to me.
Karly, I don't know if you can hear this. I am not a believer, I haven't been since Sheryl died. But if you can, I want you to know that I'm truly sorry for everything bad I've ever said about you. When you were suffering, I should have been there to help you. I should have visited. I should have encouraged you to leave the house and get a job, to be active and alive the way you used to be.
I promise that I will do everything that I can to be successful and a good person, to make you proud the way you would have wanted me to. No matter what I said, I loved you. And I will always love you. Rest in Peace, you will never be forgotten.