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I'll go right ahead and declare that you're far too versed in 'writing theory' than the practise of writing itself. All the writing techniques being questioned are related. Once you understand tha...
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#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T06:37:17Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Surtsey
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2019-12-08T06:37:17Z (almost 5 years ago)
I'll go right ahead and declare that you're far too versed in 'writing theory' than the practise of writing itself. All the writing techniques being questioned are related. Once you understand that basic fact all the other technical terms fall into place. Start with the basic "SHOW DON'T TELL". As an egotistical writer you are itching to tell YOUR story but it's not YOUR story it's the character's story. BAD WRITING You want to tell us that Bob's wife had left him and ever since he'd taken to drinking after work - don't do it. SHOW us Bob dragging his young intern Vanessa (a secondary character) to the bar every night after work. Bob confides in Vanessa but the more Bob talks and Vanessa listens you are developing both characters. Why does Vanessa put up with this shit? Does she fear for her job? How far will she go to get ahead? Or does she fancy her boss? Or maybe she's just a good listener. Every time characters interact you are developing both characters.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2017-06-20T16:01:22Z (over 7 years ago)
Original score: 1