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Post by Lady Hammer on Sept 7, 2007 11:57:14 GMT -5
I'm thinking of doing something like... writing a weekly article or something... just so that I can have something to put on the calendar, lol. But seriously, I have no problem writing an article every week, but I'd like to know what types of things you guys have trouble with that I can write an article ON.
I know for sure that I'm going to be doing one on destroying adjectives and using literary devices (basically just a whole "description" article... to help people be less purple!), maybe how to construct a full character that has 100% depth to it (because I've seen some incredibly flat main characters), ways to use vocabulary and tone depending on what genre you're writing, etc.
So I'll do those for sure, but if there's anything else that you guys want me to write on, let me know and I'll see what I can do about it. Also, if YOU'D like to write an article, lemme know and I'll throw it up on the calendar for ya and give you a bit of time. ^^
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Post by Kate on Sept 7, 2007 19:55:25 GMT -5
Love that idea. It could be a sort of writing newsletter thingy. Well cool. There are certainly some aspects to a lot of writing these days that should be adressed.
For instance, something that bugged me while reading a dreadful novel I bought at the airport-- DO NOT spell things out to the reader! Never again shall a writer wage war against my intelligence! If I see the words 'realised' or 'it was obvious' not written in quotation marks there will be retribution!
For example. (not from text)
"Soandso smiled. She realised it must be really hard for him after losing his father sixteen years ago."
That is not writing. It's like, how on earth did get published? Why would you turn so many beautiful trees into DRIVEL?!
/rant
(Sorry about that. It was a chicky novel I should never have bought. Sorry also to fans of Fiona McIntosh. It's just sad what she's done to the English language. I mean, I could show you sentences that would make your hair curl. But I won't.)
To sum up. I think those articles are a great idea. XD
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Post by Lady Hammer on Sept 8, 2007 0:08:36 GMT -5
I do that all the time, actually. It's inner dialogue.  ; But I wouldn't DARE do it outside of inner dialogue purposes, but because what I write is usually third person omnicient, I write into the minds of all my characters, and often they "realize" things. Such as: 'After the way she responded, he realized it would be best to avoid further comment. It was obvious that she hadn't taken well to the previous events... and he felt he might actually have pity building up inside of him.' So I think I disagree with that, but I can understand where it isn't good in certain situations. |
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Post by Kate on Sept 8, 2007 1:39:04 GMT -5
I think we may have agree to disagree, or somethny, although I do think it's fine now and then. I'm with you on the omniscient thing, but I personally can't stand being dictated to. I prefer to be presented with the facts and the emotions/actions of the character and to analyse them accordingly. (that sounds really arrogant, but I just like to be challenged!  For instance: "There was a sly look in the stranger's eye, and Tracy questioned whether to tell him anything further." As opposed to- "There was a sly look in the stranger's eye, and Tracy realised he probably wasn't trustworthy, so she told him nothing further." Bad examples, but you get my drift. |
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Post by Lady Hammer on Sept 8, 2007 11:07:22 GMT -5
There's different vocabulary to use for the same thing, which I think is what you're getting at.  Also, sometimes 'realized' is better for a certain tone. My story, for example, has the kind of tone where 'realized', 'was aware of', 'became aware of', 'noticed', 'misunderstood', 'was curious of', etc. is necessary, 'cause... well, I dunno, that's just how the story sounds. ^^; Though with some tones or sets of diction, I can see how it would clash. *shudder* Perhaps I can give a whole article on THAT subject. xD |
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Post by Kate on Sept 8, 2007 19:22:45 GMT -5
Oh, I see. That'd be wonderful, Lady! It's always good to start at grassroots level ^^ I for one am constantly learning from you.
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Post by Lady Hammer on Sept 9, 2007 12:53:03 GMT -5
Seriously? Well, thank you. I'm really glad that I've done good for someone. ^^ |
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Post by Kate on Sept 10, 2007 1:54:09 GMT -5
You really have, and I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it ^^ so thank -you-
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Also, sometimes 'realized' is better for a certain tone. My story, for example, has the kind of tone where 'realized', 'was aware of', 'became aware of', 'noticed', 'misunderstood', 'was curious of', etc. is necessary, 'cause... well, I dunno, that's just how the story sounds. ^^;