tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467549889510324132.post8094955132977884569..comments2024-03-28T05:23:34.861-05:00Comments on Pretentious Title: Writing Wednesdays: Strong ProseRachel Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917123007610750274noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467549889510324132.post-72126837624545046032022-05-11T04:35:48.051-05:002022-05-11T04:35:48.051-05:00Did you know about our professionaly written deduc...Did you know about our professionaly written <a href="https://bestwritingservice.com/stunning-deductive-essay-writing.html" rel="nofollow">deductive essay topics</a> which are free access on our webiste? Visit it to check and choose the best one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467549889510324132.post-53494806132562132582016-07-24T09:15:44.004-05:002016-07-24T09:15:44.004-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ahamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941590433247270275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467549889510324132.post-55403431759230854592015-11-25T07:24:41.177-05:002015-11-25T07:24:41.177-05:00thank u for sharing kunjungi balik ya
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I got a kick out of this post because ...Hi Rachel!<br /><br />I got a kick out of this post because it reminded me that my sister says that writers are either born with a 'clever plotting gene' or a 'beautiful language gene'. Of course it's partly a joke, but there seems to be an element of truth behind it. Just as you say, everyone has different strengths, and if you think about it, most writers clearly fall into one category or the other, even if they've learned to become quite competent in the area that isn't their strongest suit. <br /><br />I think it's been a few years since I first discovered your blog, and though I don't believe I've commented before, I always find your posts charming and fun, and often full of wisdom. It's also interesting to see that although some of the issues you discuss are specific to the kind of books you write, most of it applies to writing any kind of fiction. So I thought it was funny that you mentioned Le Guin, since she's my favorite author and one of my biggest influences -- I also write fantasy and science fiction, but these days I think many people would describe what I write as literary fiction that also happens to be SF or fantasy, so that would put me on the flip side of the coin.<br /><br />I'm sure you've always had the ability to conjure up exciting, twisty plots, while plotting has never been my strong point. Instead I've frequently received compliments on the beauty of my writing (even as a kid I could pull off some very lyrical descriptions). And I think you have the right attitude here -- of course there's a place for all kinds of books in the world, but as a writer you have to find the niche that plays to your strengths. For instance, I've had to accept that even though I enjoy a good mystery, it would be a big challenge for me to come up with one! <br /><br />So I've learned to enjoy working with the same kinds of plots Le Guin uses: essentially simple, straightforward plots involving the kind of realistic incidents you might read about in the news or in a history book, where what drives the story is the personal experiences of the characters who are caught in the middle of some social or political conflict, and the exploration of the concepts and ideas at stake. (Though I'd like to think my plots aren't quite as <i>depressingly</i> realistic as many of Le Guin's, since her stories are often very sad!) <br /><br />As far as Tom's question goes, I agree one hundred percent that you have to let loose and write very unconsciously in that first draft, especially if you have a gift for poetic language and want to play to that strength. (I've written a couple of blog posts on this topic too.) Even when writing prose, to a certain extent you can use the same free-writing techniques that most poets use to get their ideas flowing, where you don't try to censor anything -- you just run with it. The time for editing -- and choosing the best phrasing -- is when you get to that second draft. :)L.C. McGeheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09841984739098231057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467549889510324132.post-1035319623131738022015-09-05T01:57:24.331-05:002015-09-05T01:57:24.331-05:00Great blog! Exceptional send with a fully designed...Great blog! Exceptional send with a fully designed jointly with beneficial making This unique excellent write-up shows the great comprehending you have using this style. Appreciate it this original perform the job. <br />custom essay writing serviceshttp://american-writers.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467549889510324132.post-81398357902680535722015-09-03T15:32:12.089-05:002015-09-03T15:32:12.089-05:00This was fantastic! Thanks rachel! I agree...the f...This was fantastic! Thanks rachel! I agree...the first draft is where the hard work lies...<br /><br /><br />sonjanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467549889510324132.post-34392177374967673852015-09-03T06:56:13.442-05:002015-09-03T06:56:13.442-05:00As usual, full of common sense. Regular part of m...As usual, full of common sense. Regular part of my Wednesday reading :-)pafnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467549889510324132.post-952018859706584652015-09-03T05:40:10.562-05:002015-09-03T05:40:10.562-05:00I think Tom is right to 'wing it' at the l...I think Tom is right to 'wing it' at the level of the paragraph / sentence. Too much planning at that level would kill the style for most writers, I think (though I'm sure it works for some people). If you watch an artist sketching a picture, they don't tend to focus on little details right away, they attack the paper with broad, swift strokes, letting instinct guide their hand and allowing a certain freedom with the lines (which they can always erase or amend later). Holding the pen loosely is a good way to let the creativity flow out... you don't want to throttle it.<br /><br />I also think you shouldn't go for style just for style's sake - just to show off how elegant your writing is. Any art or craft should be there to enhance the experience for the reader - not the reputation of the writer. It's like fancy guitar solos. Some of them show off the music, but others just show off how fast the guitarist can move his fingers.Nick Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08191176209084540085noreply@blogger.com