Hey guys ! so ive been wondering what you shouldnt and should put in mafia stories? im gonna write one and i really want to know what i shouldnt and should put in the story? what are your likes and dislikes
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honestly, if youâre gonna write another story where the only realistic thing is the use of the word mafia (and yet 99% of times itâs misused) please donât
Iâm sorry if I sound harsh, but the app has too many problematic stories like this, it doesnât need new ones
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well ty for saying this but i still will!
Are you sure it needs to be a mafia story? Have you even read something about mafia that wasnât on Episode? Iâm talking about real facts. Because if youâre gonna write a stereotyped story Iâm sorry but thereâs already so many stories like that. But if you intend to write a story that actually represents what it is, then go ahead, I have nothing to say.
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you gotta understand the difference between real life and fiction . all the authors make stories in their own way it could be their own world.
the problem is that the word âmafiaâ has an history. itâs not fiction. and nonetheless itâs a âheavyâ history that unfortunately is part of the story of my culture. if it was really your own world, youâd use other words, your words, not one that has such implications
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i understand that.
i think what @EtherealWitch is trying to say is you shouldnât romanticize being in the mafia. Being in the mafia isnât something thatâs âfunâ or âcoolâ , itâs in fact very dangerous and Episode is a 12+ app. So when youâre writing a story about the mafia and not portraying it realistically, thatâs where things get difficult. Young readers will get the wrong impression and thatâs what we donât want.
Donât get me wrong, iâm not blaming you or trying to discourage you from writing a story about that but i really think you should think about portraying it realistically. There are tons of stories on the app that romanticize being in the mafia already and theyâre using âfictionâ instead of real life like you said, which isnât a good thing. So I think you should do some research and if youâre going to write a story like that, donât romanticize it.
I recommend you also read this thread to get othersâ opinions on this topic as well⊠many people donât agree with the idea of mafia stories because readers have a bad history with them. Let's discuss Mafia stories
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i get that you know and i was already on that topic thankyou! but thats why i asked what i should or shouldnt do and what your dislikes are.
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Iâll tell you the truth, Iâm not a fan of mafia stories and I have a feeling that Iâm becoming this anti-mafia flag bearer here on the forums. However, I donât despise mafia per se as a topic, nor can I forbid you to write about it if thatâs what you wish.
So to answer your questions,
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Do your research. If youâre gonna write about a topic that you know little about (and no, Episode is not a valid source of information), do your research before you plan the story. It works for mafia topics as it works for gardening, bungee jumping, or playing an instrument.
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No. 1 also helps you to be original and think outside the box. Frankly, thereâs way too many mafia stories that come from the same cookie cutter. The mere word âmafiaâ is enough to get you reads, but it doesnât guarantee that your story will be remembered nor praised. If all you want is reads, go ahead and make the usual white innocent or bada$$ MC with her usual tan possessive and mysterious Italian, Mexican or Spanish LI. If you care about quality, try to think of way that your story can become unique, because it has the power to be different and to stand out positively. Different roles, different plot, different archetypes.
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For the love of whoever you want, keep the cultural and racial stereotypes out the door. Thereâs plenty of threads out there that are dedicated to educating people and authors about different cultures, ethnicities, religions, etc. You find them here. See whatâs right and whatâs offensive and avoid the latter.
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As for personal likes and dislikes, I donât think Iâll ever read a mafia story thatâs all based around the romantic relationship between MC darling and Mr hot LI. I find it dull and extremely boring. I also donât particularly like it when the story is unrealistic when itâs trying to be realistic. One thing is if itâs meant to be absurd but otherwise it just looks cringy. I do like thriller and mystery elements though. So maybe⊠add some riddles, ambiguity, idk?
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just wanted to say that i appreciate it that you gave me some tips and im def gonna change my plan , but i just wanted to say that it was already very different but i just wanted to know what to do and what to not do
Honestly if you want to right it you should one donât is to not if there are relationships between characters make them healthy relationships not abusive. And a do is make the story line different then the other mafia stories make yourself stand out. I hope you enjoy writing the story.
Personally, I donât think you should add the whole male dominance or misogynic viewpoints. Iâve also seen many stories with literal borderline sexual harassment because the âbadda$$ mob bossâ is controlling and apparently people find it âhotâ. I find it incredibly disturbing because Episode is an app where young people are present and stories like these could influence their minds and make them think that it is okay to do that to other humans. Itâs not only ignorant but extremely dangerous. In no way do I find it hot to traumatize a human being. It isnât acceptable and shouldnât be a thing, and itâs horrifying that people are fond of stories like those. It could make people who have actually been through traumas with sexual harassment think that it is okay if people treat them like that when in reality it is not.
Also, I highly dislike the stories where the women are shown as helpless damsels in distress who need to be saved by someone else.
Stories like those are repeated continuously and itâs quite annoying actually. Iâd read stories that are a bit different where the women are powerful themselves.
People would disagree with me because feminism is looked down upon and I can understand why. Women themselves have made the term feminism look toxic but you gotta understand the difference between a feminist and a misandrist. I am not against men and I never will be, but I just dislike the way females are viewed.
I donât know if this was helpful but lmk!
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- this topic for sure has many different opinions (which is normal), but feel free to write whatever you want. You are the author. If it will get some hate (which is immature) after the story is released, at least be prepared for it, because of everyoneâs different point of view.
- I have written this in another topic, but some people have to realize this is fiction, like⊠are werevolves and vampires real (they also harm people)? the answer is no lol. And also, every story includes a trigger warning and if you are not a fan of this genre, simply donât click on it.
- I feel like you shouldnât add a huge amount of toxicity. And I get that some people have their own issues, which are taken care of later on in life, but still. And including racial/cultural statements would be wrong too :((
- make this person (whoâs in the mafia) a person with feelings, not some cold-hearted, ruthless monster. Let him at least have personality.
thatâs all I have to say :))
I wish you a successful writing journey!
yes ! everything you just said i was planning to do. thankss
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yes! i was the one who said in that topic that its fiction. i agree with you fully
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Of course, love. Good luck!