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I always learn a lot about about writing by reading other works and following their examples. Right now I'm very bad at writing action scenes; the best I can do is write around them, describing the...
#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T01:08:36Z (over 4 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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tankadillo
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2019-12-08T01:08:36Z (over 4 years ago)
I always learn a lot about about writing by reading other works and following their examples. Right now I'm very bad at writing action scenes; the best I can do is write around them, describing the situation and the outcome without ever delving into the details of the physical action. So now I'm on the lookout for anything that could serve as an example for me to study. The last book I read with action scenes still vividly in my memory is _Dune_. I liked it because it did a good job at describing the nuances of the scenes while always keeping every detail relevant and crucial to the overarching story. Overall though I've read very little in the way of action.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2011-01-30T04:49:42Z (about 13 years ago)
Original score: 11