Use a different narrative style. Instead of the traditional third - person narration, try first - person from the perspective of a character who is not a tribute, like a Capitol citizen who is starting to question the morality of the Hunger Games. This can bring a fresh perspective to your fanfiction.
Create unique and complex characters. Don't just rely on the existing Hunger Games archetypes. Give your tributes distinct personalities, motives, and backstories.
In this Hunger Games, the arena was a huge underwater world. Tributes from across Panem were thrust into this new and terrifying environment. A boy from District 2, Ryder, was a strong fighter. But in this underwater world, he had to learn new skills. There was a girl from District 8, Iris. She was creative and made herself a suit out of seaweed and shells that could help her breathe underwater better. Ryder and Iris met. They realized that they needed to find the air pockets in the underwater caves to survive. As they explored, they also had to fend off strange underwater creatures. Eventually, they worked together to defeat the last tribute who was trying to monopolize the air pockets, and they won the Hunger Games.
Use vivid descriptions. Instead of just saying 'the arena was big', describe it in detail. 'The arena stretched out as far as the eye could see, with towering trees that seemed to touch the sky and a murky swamp that oozed an unknown stench.' This will draw readers into the world you're creating.
Create unique characters. Even if they are from the existing districts, give them distinct personalities and motives that haven't been explored much. For example, a tribute who is an artist but has to hide it because art is not encouraged in their district.
First, you should re - read the original Hunger Games books or re - watch the movies to get a better feel for the world, the characters, and the overall tone. Then, come up with an interesting concept or plot that fits within the Hunger Games universe. For example, you could focus on a different district's perspective during the Games.
Use vivid descriptions. When writing from Peeta's point of view, really describe how he sees the Capitol, the other tributes, and the arena. For example, if he's in a forested part of the arena, describe the trees in a way that reflects his mood, like 'The gnarled trees seemed to reach out like the hands of the Capitol, always grasping.'
I'm not sure specifically as it depends on the fanfiction. But it could include Katniss and Peeta since they are central in the original Hunger Games. Maybe it also has some new characters created by the fanfiction author.
Here's how. Decide on the number of tributes. It could be more or less than the original Hunger Games. Then, think about the main conflict. Is it just about survival, or is there a deeper conspiracy? For the characters, make them diverse. Have characters from different ethnicities, ages, and social classes. For the Hunger Games events, you can include things like natural disasters in the arena, like floods or earthquakes. Also, consider the role of the sponsors. How will they interact with the tributes? Write down all these ideas and start building your story from there.
First, know the character of Gloss well. Read the original Hunger Games books to understand the world he exists in. Then, think of a unique plot. It could be about his hidden past, like a secret family or a special training he had. Next, create interesting relationships for him, either with other Tributes or characters from the Capitol. For example, you could write about his friendship or rivalry with another Tribute. Also, use vivid descriptions to bring the Hunger Games arena and the Capitol to life in your fanfiction.
First, you need to have a good understanding of the Hunger Games universe, including the characters, the districts, and the rules of the Games. Then, think about the relationship you want to explore. If it's a romantic relationship, focus on the chemistry between the characters. For the 'lemons' part, be careful not to make it too explicit. You can imply the passion and attraction through their actions and dialogues. For example, a lingering touch or a meaningful look.