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Question of the day part 10
Sakabelle:
What do you find the most complicated thing to describe when writing?
Lately I am having a hard time with action and movement. It's difficult because most of my stories before this were very thought based and in first person, so I didn't bother a lot with that. But now that I'm writing one that is very centered around action, I'm finding it to be quite the challenge. I'm taking a different approach to writing it than I usually do - I just type whatever's in my head without worrying if it sounds good, then when it comes time I post the chapter I re-read it and re-write it to actually sound good. So far it's helping.
When you decide to use song lyrics, quotes or anything else as a header for a chapter, do you tend to pick that first and then write the chapter around it or after the chapter is written do you go in search of the best lyrics, quotes etc... that would best fit what you just wrote?
The only story I did this with was Running Up That Hill, and it's because I have a mega-angst playlist for when I write that story LOL. I also have specific snippets that I know I will use for specific chapters. If it's a chapter without something specific already picked out for it, I'll probably add it after. Otherwise, I'll add it before.
usako:
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All the non verbal things such as facial expressions, gestures, looks. I think they're so much important because, most of the times, those are the ways to describe perfectly moods and emotions.
I always picture my stories as movie scenes so I usually try to be as much descriptive as possible so that even other people can see what I have in mind. And it's never easy, especially if half of the times you think it just sucks. LOL
--- Quote ---When you decide to use song lyrics, quotes or anything else as a header for a chapter, do you tend to pick that first and then write the chapter around it or after the chapter is written do you go in search of the best lyrics, quotes etc... that would best fit what you just wrote?
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It depends. If it's an oneshot, then it's usually inspired by a precise song and lyrics. If it's a chapter, most of the time I've already in mind the lyrics to use. Only with a story I had to go and search for a perfect quote.
mare:
It's 5:45 and I've been up since 4 because of an anxiety filled dream! So why not ask a question?
This is once again about reviews. If you can, answer both as a reader and a writer. This is an issue I have in general and it's probably because I know I spend far too much time thinking about stuff like this! LOL
When you read something new, do you review right away or wait until you're ready to commit to reading the entire thing before you review? If you do review right away, do you then feel an obligation to see the story through even if you don't enjoy it? Do you ever go into the story and in a review explain why you stopped reading?
As a writer, Do you prefer anyone who read your stuff reviewed even if they just suddenly disappear and if they do just suddenly disappear, do you ever find yourself wondering if they just stopped reviewing but are still reading? Would you like it if someone came into your story and explained why they stopped reading or do think that might hinder your writing and make you doubt yourself?
I go back and forth about what to do when reading something new and now that there's a lot of new stuff to read, I think more about this kind of crap and have been doing it both ways! LOL
mare:
And just to clarify, I want to say I'm not reading anyone's stuff out of a sense of obligation. The thing I am doing both ways is either leaving reviews immediately or not saying anything at all. After I posted that I thought, "Well now half the board probably thinks I'm talking about them..." lol
usako:
--- Quote ---When you read something new, do you review right away or wait until you're ready to commit to reading the entire thing before you review? If you do review right away, do you then feel an obligation to see the story through even if you don't enjoy it? Do you ever go into the story and in a review explain why you stopped reading?
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I've always said that I'm a shy reader but I'm trying to get out of my shell. Aside that, if a story catch my attention, I'll review right away and, usually, I stick to it and not because I feel an obligation to read the entire story. I'm a picky reader so if I chose a story it's because I know I'm gonna like it.
--- Quote ---As a writer, Do you prefer anyone who read your stuff reviewed even if they just suddenly disappear and if they do just suddenly disappear, do you ever find yourself wondering if they just stopped reviewing but are still reading? Would you like it if someone came into your story and explained why they stopped reading or do think that might hinder your writing and make you doubt yourself?
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If some readers disappear, I guess it's because they don't like the story anymore (and yes, this might hurt.) or it's because they're busy and don't have the time to sit down and review. As for the review explaining why someone stopped reading, I'm torn: in a way it would be good to know why someone stopped, whether is because of lack of time or issues with the story (as long as they are costructive critics, I don't mind and I guess everyone here is always open to know where she/he is wrong so that could be better) but I think it would be better doing it in private, with a message and not through a comment that everyone will see.
--- Quote from: mare on August 14, 2013, 04:56:49 AM ---And just to clarify, I want to say I'm not reading anyone's stuff out of a sense of obligation. The thing I am doing both ways is either leaving reviews immediately or not saying anything at all. After I posted that I thought, "Well now half the board probably thinks I'm talking about them..." lol
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Don't worry! lol
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