I've found that there seems to be two lines of advice: one which says: whatever you do don't use 'said'. The other which states: use 'said'. I'm also pretty certain that there is a third line: the one which I take - where the word 'said' is used whenever it can have a greater impact… Continue reading In Which I Use ‘Said’
Tag: writing
Perspective.
Know what I'm finding interesting? Characters. And their perspectives. For instance, an Advisor - one who has lived his life with logic and reason, who excels in politics and wisdom, and is perhaps a little timid, faced with a situation - say a madman coming into a room with a knife - would respond differently… Continue reading Perspective.
In which I wish to weave
On one project - which on this blog shall be refered to as The Many Trials of a Blacksmith - the beginning chapter was written without knowing the precise details of- okay fine, I'll admit to it: I made it up as I went along. Which meant that the first chapter was info heavy. As… Continue reading In which I wish to weave
Snapshots of a Future Novel
Often I do little planning for a writing project; I set out what needs to happen and then simply plop myself down and write. I've never really gotten very far with giving detailed background to characters - the background comes as they are written; as they take a personality. But, with the help of OneNote,… Continue reading Snapshots of a Future Novel
Be brave and show no mercy
I'm going to stand upon my table and admit to something, something heinous and terrible, awful and appalling, tragic and- fine. I'll stop. Ahem. I can't stand awkwardness - there, I said it. I can't watch it and certainly can't read it. It's like sucking on a lemon or, or swallowing a hair (can't get… Continue reading Be brave and show no mercy
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