Also I have a deep fear that I'm going to sound like a pompous ass, so, um. Anyway.
You? Never. *ducks and runs* Seriously, though, you're someone whose opinions I trust; you craft the kind of story that I want to be able to write, and while I know that being able to do something doesn't always equate to being able to teach others to do that same thing, I'm willing to let you have a swing at it.
I think it's about taking risks. ... Worry more about writing a story with emotional turbulence or strength than about maintaining your style or structure or tone. ... Fans remember the stuff that makes them feel the most; we're emotional junkies, every single one of us.
This makes so much sense. I'm looking back at some of my favorite stories with this in mind, and it just...yeah. I guess my problem, when writing, is that I'm really harsh on myself when it comes to character motivations. A scene that I wouldn't think twice about (or would absolutely love) in someone else's story, makes me cringe and rewrite it because I feel like the characters are acting too much like 13-year-old girls.
And, um, that's pretty much all I got. So, like I said, maybe I'm on crack, but that's what it looks like from the cheap seats.
Obviously, the cheap seats are the place with the best view in this arena, because I think that was a pretty damn good recap of the action. Thank you!
The hard part is going to be implmenting the necessary changes. *g*
Re: you asked for honest!
You? Never. *ducks and runs*
Seriously, though, you're someone whose opinions I trust; you craft the kind of story that I want to be able to write, and while I know that being able to do something doesn't always equate to being able to teach others to do that same thing, I'm willing to let you have a swing at it.
I think it's about taking risks. ... Worry more about writing a story with emotional turbulence or strength than about maintaining your style or structure or tone. ... Fans remember the stuff that makes them feel the most; we're emotional junkies, every single one of us.
This makes so much sense. I'm looking back at some of my favorite stories with this in mind, and it just...yeah. I guess my problem, when writing, is that I'm really harsh on myself when it comes to character motivations. A scene that I wouldn't think twice about (or would absolutely love) in someone else's story, makes me cringe and rewrite it because I feel like the characters are acting too much like 13-year-old girls.
And, um, that's pretty much all I got. So, like I said, maybe I'm on crack, but that's what it looks like from the cheap seats.
Obviously, the cheap seats are the place with the best view in this arena, because I think that was a pretty damn good recap of the action. Thank you!
The hard part is going to be implmenting the necessary changes. *g*