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Writing Group / Re: Suggested Writing Excuses topic...
« on: January 27, 2009, 06:11:09 PM »
I have a little trouble myself, but I've found that there seems to be a delicate balance between the details of individual actions and the scene over all (and unfortunately it's still very subjective to the reader as well). The only guidelines I've gleaned from reading are:
1. Keep an active voice throughout the scene.
2. Use very concise descriptions, but give enough information to:
a. picture individual battles (especially if it is associated with an action that will affect plot)
b. feel what the character is feeling (especially if it might affect the character's personal viewpoint)
3. Avoid obvious transitions to another part of the battle scene, "on the other side of the field...", just go there, but use paragraph structure to indicate a change instead. Obvious transitions slow the action.
4. Say enough to give some feel for how long the battle was - there should be a progression in the type of language used. As the scene progresses, describe how the characters are tiring. You may have to rearrange the order your individual action scenes to convey it properly (but don't lose continuity - if one scene has to happen in order for another to happen, make sure it's in order
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Just my amateur$.02,
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1. Keep an active voice throughout the scene.
2. Use very concise descriptions, but give enough information to:
a. picture individual battles (especially if it is associated with an action that will affect plot)
b. feel what the character is feeling (especially if it might affect the character's personal viewpoint)
3. Avoid obvious transitions to another part of the battle scene, "on the other side of the field...", just go there, but use paragraph structure to indicate a change instead. Obvious transitions slow the action.
4. Say enough to give some feel for how long the battle was - there should be a progression in the type of language used. As the scene progresses, describe how the characters are tiring. You may have to rearrange the order your individual action scenes to convey it properly (but don't lose continuity - if one scene has to happen in order for another to happen, make sure it's in order
.Just my amateur$.02,
Jinxed