Roleplay tips

Use name generators online if you’re having trouble doing this yourself.

Participate in timed writing challenges online (or individually) to hone your craft in conjunction with your reply/improv speed.

Get yourself comfortable with the idea of behaving as someone else: how would you react to a given scenario in real life? Would your character do the same or the complete opposite?

Test the flow of your writing by reading what you write out loud.

If lacking in inspiration, search for writing or plot prompts online. The internet is your partner in roleplay!

Wait for the appropriate and opportune moments to introduce new plot points or devices (major or minor) to your roleplay, especially if you are collaborating.

Follow the rules of your canon as closely as possible, stay true to your character, and do not haphazardly switch/change stories; inconsistency is detrimental to storytelling!

Aim to show instead of tell; it makes for better storytelling. Don’t simply tell the reader that something’s happened, show them when, where, why, and how it happens.

Enhance your descriptions by utilising the five senses, but don’t overdo it.

Ensure your writing is grammatically correct and precise for the sake of coherency, but don’t be afraid to stray from language conventions – this isn't your high school English class after all!

They say that acting is reacting; well, the same goes for roleplay. When collaborating, make sure you react to and acknowledge your partner’s content in your replies. There’s no higher praise than that!