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 and complex characters. Don't just rely on the existing Hunger Games archetypes. Give your tributes distinct personalities, motives, and backstories.
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.
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.'
Use unique characterizations. Instead of the typical Hunger Games tough - guy characters, give the tributes from 'baby bliss' traits like extreme naivete or an over - the - top positive attitude that is unique to the 'baby bliss' concept.
There could be a mentor character who was a previous Hunger Games winner and is now guiding the new tributes. This character might have their own secrets and motives, and their backstory and how they interact with the tributes can make them a popular and complex character in the fanfiction.
He stands out because of his unique skills. Finnick is a great swimmer and fisherman from District 4. In the 65th Hunger Games, he could use these skills to his advantage. For example, if there is a water - based part of the arena, he can dominate that area, using it as a safe haven and a source of food.
A plot could involve a love story within the Hunger Games. Maybe a tribute falls in love with someone from another district during the training period. This love gives them extra motivation to survive and protect the other person. They could try to find ways to both survive the games, which is against the rules, adding a lot of drama.
Perhaps an older brother who volunteers to take his younger sister's place in the 50th Hunger Games. He has a strong sense of family loyalty and his journey in the Games could be about protecting the other tributes who remind him of his sister.
One idea could be to focus on a new type of arena. For example, an arena that is constantly changing between different biomes like a desert one moment and a frozen tundra the next. This would add a whole new level of challenge for the tributes.
Create unique characters. Instead of the typical horror movie stereotypes, give your characters distinct personalities and backstories. This will make the readers more invested in their fates.