Colors can often paint a mood. And I know many writers use colors to describe a scene. It may be somewhat cliched, but I think
colors are important when creating a visual landscape for the reader.
I've been thinking about my WIP lately and the overall "mood" or "atmosphere" I am trying to create. I noticed as I was editing how much gray and white I used. The sky is always overcast and it is often snowing during pivotal scenes.
If my story was a color, it would be a dull, somber grayish color. Gray reflects my main character's intelligence, loneliness, and endurance. But white also represents my character's childish naivety and well-meaning intentions. The moon plays an important role in my story too.
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What color is your story?
Published on October 24, 2011 07:00