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Fef (hatius hatius)
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Apr 12, 2015 05:03PM
thats one of the tips i try to follow but i just can't
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I don't know if this has been mentioned, but sensory things really help when I write. For example, I always drink licorice tea before/while I write and never at any other time. That way the smell and taste of licorice tea automatically gets me in the mood to write. Or if I need to imagine a place that I'm writing about more vividly I'll burn incense with a scent that suits the ambiance I'm going for. It's kind of strange, but it works!
That is so cool! I need to try that!I also read that George Orwell recommends that authors ask themselves six questions while they are writing:
1.What am I trying to say?
2.What words will express it?
3.What image or idiom will make it clearer?
4.Is this image fresh enough to have an effect?
5.Could I put it more shortly?
6.Have I said anything that is avoidably ugly?
Aηηα wrote: "That is so cool! I need to try that!I also read that George Orwell recommends that authors ask themselves six questions while they are writing:
1.What am I trying to say?
2.What words will expre..."
Does George Orwell have a book on writing techniques? I really like this idea.
I'm not sure! I really like his ideas too!
Good ideas everyone! I do the samething! "I always try to guave a page about each person so I know who they are.
These are all so helpful. I'm going to have to keep these in mind while I'm working on my next draft.
Sydney wrote: "I also saw a quote somewhere that said "Write the book you want to read." I thought that was interesting."Hi Sydney -- this is definitely a great piece of advice! I feel like your readers will enjoy your story if you are enjoying it while you write it. :)
Brittney Joy
Thanks for telling! I will have to try it!
Oh, cool! Too bad I don't have an IPhone!
I heard this really weird tip the other day... I'm not sure whether I fully agree or not. It says that any part of your story you absolutely love, you will eventually have to get rid of.Strange, huh?
- Maddy
That's interesting... What was the context? What do they mean by "get rid of"? O.o
I think it meant either change it or cut it out completely, but I'm not sure.
I've heard of an app (think its apple) called Prompts, it gives you words or sentences to help you think of ideas.
There are a few Tumblr pages like that too.There's this YouTuber named Max Kirin who has great writing advice videos too.
I wrote a first draft but I can't seem to get in the swing of editing and I usually love editing. Anyone have any ideas??
Hmm...keep trying. Don't give up. Or take a break for a while. Then try again.
Well I have a new idea. I posted it in the writing category.
Aηηα wrote: "Also, keep a list of your characters looks and personality, for example, write down the color of their hair, eyes, and skin, as well as their weaknesses and strengths. This will help you develop th..."YES. That's so true, especially for forgetful people like *cough* myself. :P
Question!Do you think character questionaires are helpful when planning or a bad idea (and why)? I've met a lot of people who go both ways.
I think they're useful to remember things and refer to
