When creating a story you begin leading the reader down a path. You know where you’re going, or at least can pretend to know, but the reader does not. But, with some well laid out clues and foreshadowing, they can begin to piece the map together. Now here comes ...
Subverting expectations ≠ good storytelling
Emma_Clare at 12:00AM, May 17, 2019QUACKCAST 423 - Fave weapons in fiction?
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What's your favourite weapon in fiction?
Mine are ridiculously giant swords, huge anti-tank rifles, and mecha. There are a lot of complex reasons for weapon choices ...
Platonic Friendship (Part 1)
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, March 2, 2019
Writing good romance is hard- it has so many pitfalls to avoid, so many tropes to grapple with and principles to keep in mind, that experience is necessary.
Writing actual platonic friendships between a male and female character is even harder.
The basic reason why it is harder is because ...
Writing healthy romance
Emma_Clare at 12:00AM, March 1, 2019
After the string of romance novels such as Twilight and 50 Shades of Grey, there was a focus on unhealthy romantic relationships. This was further amplified after the release of Suicide Squad where throngs of girls and women began lusting after a relationship much like The Joker’s and Harley ...
Polar: From Webcomic to Film
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Feb. 11, 2019
It was a Saturday night and I did not want to watched any movies in the theaters, so I decided to stream the latest release of Polar on Netflix. After the first ten minutes of gratuitous nudity, cyberpunk dressed young assassins, gorgeously dressed seasoned assassin played by Hannibal’s Mads ...
Farewell to Stan Lee
Banes at 12:00AM, Nov. 15, 2018
Stan Lee
1922 - 2018
'Nuff said.
No, of course, ‘nuff can likely never be said about this man and the body of work he’s left behind for us.
It's been a rough couple days for comic fans. I must admit, I've been a bit of a wreck ...
The DD Awards Begin Monday and DD Wallpaper!
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, Oct. 6, 2018
The Annual DD Webcomic Awards are starting on Monday!
There's a lot of exciting things going on, done with Niccea's tireless care!
Already there's an extra page for you to enjoy.
Already, there's a DD Wallpaper of all the nominees (that sent in their image) gathered ...
After the End
Banes at 12:00AM, Oct. 4, 2018
After the End …and the Duck is on Patreon!
All stories must come to an end somewhere - whether it's a “just another day” ending, an “everybody dies” denouement, or the always wonderful “it was all a dream”. Or maybe it's just the end of this adventure, with another ...