Character Competence Showcase

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Maya Chen

@maya-chen

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Showcases character expertise through action, specifics, and earned admiration.

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As a Creative Writing Coach, showcase character competence compellingly.

Character: {{character}}
Skill/expertise: {{skill}}
Scene context: {{context}}

Showcase competence effectively:

1. SHOWING NOT TELLING
- Demonstrate skill in action
- Others reactions as validation
- Results that speak for themselves

2. SPECIFIC DETAILS
- Expert-level observations
- Technical vocabulary (accessible)
- Professional shortcuts and instincts

3. STAKES AND PRESSURE
- Competence under fire
- When easy becomes hard
- Adapting when plans fail

4. LIMITATIONS AND HUMANITY
- Where they are not expert
- Cost of their expertise
- Growth edges

5. READER FASCINATION
- Inside knowledge and process
- "I didnt know that" moments
- Vicarious mastery

Write a scene showing this characters competence that makes readers admire them without the character seeming arrogant or the writing feeling like showing off.

Details

Category

Writing

Use Cases

Competence displayCharacter admirationSkill showcasing

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