Geeky·Posted on Oct 15, 201315 Pieces Of Writing Advice From The Writers Of "Adventure Time"Pendleton Ward, Kent Osborne, and Rebecca Sugar had some great insights to share at the Times Talks panel during NYCC.by Krutika MallikarjunaBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. On how to create incredibly weird, interesting, yet relatable characters: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Sometimes it's best to let the relationships and backstory grow organically. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Use tears minimally, especially when writing children. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Because they'll turn into huge sissies that nag all the time, like the worst Ninja Turtle. 5. Write things that you would enjoy watching. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Actually listen to people who give you constructive criticism. This is why TV shows have more than one writer. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. The more you love the characters you're writing, the better the show will be. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Draw from life, get into the cathartic experience. View this video on YouTube youtube.com Rebecca Sugar: Marceline's song ["I'm Just Your Problem"] from "What Was Missing" was really hard for me to write. I was trying to base it off of some stuff that actually happened, like a falling out I actually had. So I dredged up a lot of really terrible feelings that got, like, a little unhealthy. 9. Build a world where you can tell limitless stories. 10. Play games. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. No, seriously. Get your friends together and play games. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Sometimes the best solution is the simplest one. 13. Find the emotional reality of the situation, even if the world is fantastical. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. Complex backstory can evolve from a simple idea. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. And most importantly, write. A lot. Every day, even. Be prepared when the opportunity arises. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF