Penelope Can Box, Guys-

Bentley and Penelope’s courtship

I just felt like drawing Bentley&Penelope’s scenes from the third game

Sly sappiness: Proposal

No story behind this one. I just felt like drawing something sappy and this happened.

Thieves In Time Redux Meme #14

I couldn't resist.

Penelope is going to go through a lot in this story. While simultaneously keeping a dark secret of betrayal, she learns to like Sly, Bentley, and Murray all over again.

She ends up having a change of heart, and finally starts to see the boys as her family... only for Le Paradox's reveal at the end of Episode 5 to nearly rip that away from her, and right when their trust in her is at an all time high.

sanzaru better have a doggone good reason to completely murderize Penelope’s entire personality like that, omg it was awful

come on guys, she deserved better than that

Update of my Sly Cooper shipping chart now that 2019 is on the verge of ending!

There's a little change, and I fitted all thd lines in this time instead of making all the shipping tallies last filled.

So if you're confused as to who goes to who, all the lines match up to the tallies on the right.

Also I find that some of my ships have changed while some remain. This chart below was my earlier shipping chart:

Thieves In Time Redux Meme #11

You knew he'd try again...

And maybe zoom out to reveal Sly and Murray also not amused...

Thieves In Time Redux Meme #17

Let's do a meme starring our very own Sly Cooper for a change... This happens during Episode 3, right after Carmelita comes back...

Sly does this after taking advice from Bentley to be more honest with Carmelita. He takes that advice. It backfires. Horribly.

Guess what? Penelope gets to see them fighting. Again. Another peek into that dark future. She does not want her relationship with Bentley to turn into whatever those two are doing. If you've been paying attention, she's just gone through her change of heart by now.

Our heroine then decides to keep her secret of betrayal... Kind of like what Sly tried to do with Carmelita... That's not going to blow up in her face at all!

“Who needs kisses when you’ve got fully consensual love and affection?”

new sticker design(?)

Writing Notes: Subplots

Subplot - a side story that runs parallel to the main plot.

It has a secondary strand of characters and events that can infuse important information into the main storyline.

Also known as a minor story, a subplot creates a richer, more complex narrative arc in novel writing and other storytelling mediums.

When crafting a narrative, a writer’s job is to create a compelling story.

One way to do that is through subplots—secondary storylines found in novels, plays, television shows, and movies.

In creative writing, a subplot can reveal more about secondary characters, create plot twists, and add another dimension to a story.

Most importantly, a good subplot raises the stakes for a main character.

An Example: Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare weaves several subplots throughout this tragic love story.

The backstory of the long-running feud between rival families, the Capulets and Montagues, creates the central conflict in the play—two young lovers from warring families desperate to find a way to be together.

The subplots involving the warring families create dramatic plot points that escalate the tension, like when Romeo’s best friend Mercutio is killed by Juliet’s cousin Tybalt.

4 Types of Subplots

When coming up with writing ideas to enhance your main plot, think of using one or more subplots. These could include any of the following:

Mirror subplot: A smaller-scale conflict mirrors the main character’s in order to teach them a valuable lesson or illuminate how to resolve the conflict.

Contrasting subplot: A secondary character faces similar circumstances and dilemmas as the main character but makes different decisions with the opposite outcome.

Complicating subplot: A secondary character makes matters worse for the main character.

Romantic subplot: The main character has a love interest, and this relationship complicates the main plot.

6 Tips for Writing Better Subplots

When you’re writing a book, always brainstorm the best subplot ideas that can deepen the tension and make your main character’s scenario more complex.

Try these tips when you craft your next narrative:

Ensure that your subplots play second fiddle.

A subplot exists to support your main storyline but should never overpower it.

Subplots should end before the main plot.

The exception to this rule is a romantic subplot, which often concludes in the final scene.

Give your subplots a narrative arc.

Subplots are stories, too.

Create a narrative framework for each, though on a smaller scale than your main plot.

Use this technique to tell a supporting character’s story that affects the protagonist’s actions.

You might even incorporate flashbacks as a subplot, mirroring a character’s journey with something that happened in their earlier days, like high school.

Write character-driven subplots.

Just like your main story, characters should drive the action in a subplot.

Create foils that can highlight qualities in your main character.

These characters will either help or hinder the protagonist in the story.

Try a new POV.

Your subplot might provide information that your main character is unaware of.

If your main plot is told in first person, try changing the point of view in the subplot to third person.

Figure out how to connect the subplot and the main plot.

There are numerous ways to use subplots.

A parallel subplot runs throughout the entirety of the story, showing different sides of the same plot.

This builds suspense as the reader waits for the two plots to collide (think The Fugitive).

You can also write small, isolated subplots.

Briefly introduce a character who drops in early on, then revisit their journey near the end of the story to shed light on the deeper meaning of your main plot.

Ramp up the tension with a subplot.

Propel your main story with information revealed in your side stories.

Subplots are a strong medium for foreshadowing events, so use them to drop hints and clues.

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