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On the Utter Drek we write and Show verus Tell
The Deposed King:
--- Quote from: synthesis on April 11, 2012, 02:49:33 AM ---Thanks for that, Deposed. I think I've discovered another detrimental "thing" toward writing--when you start reading books more analytically and looking at what other authors do vs. what you do. I'm sort of wondering if it's possible to read the genre you're writing while you're writing.
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I think it is. But you have to be careful about it. Otherwise your probably better off not reading until you get to a point you're happy with.
That said I think its really a case by case basis. But that could just be me. I do know that its more fun in the short term to read a book in the genre your interested in than it is to strain the brain putting words to processor.
I mean even if its just as fun. I can nail a whole book in one sitting if I have the time, but in a day the most I can write is 5K. Which is like 1/24th of what I can read in the same time frame. So the fun factor can throw you off, getting 24 times the product.
Just persevere I know you can do it, synthesis.
Don't let anyone get you down, not even yourself and I really honestly mean that.
The Deposed King
OZ:
Very helpful links. My tendency to want perfection in my first draft is the single greatest thing that I wrestle with in my writing. Thank you for the link.
synthesis:
Okay, so I've decided my mind is the problem :D Just need a shut off switch somewhere. I listen to audiobooks on my way to and from work and keep finding myself drifting into my own little world!
the neurovore of Zur-En-Aargh:
--- Quote from: synthesis on April 11, 2012, 02:49:33 AM ---Thanks for that, Deposed. I think I've discovered another detrimental "thing" toward writing--when you start reading books more analytically and looking at what other authors do vs. what you do.
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I don't know that that's necessarily detrimental; it can be extremely educational.
Lord Rae:
I'm definitely guilty of not letting myself writing crap. Well I write lots and lots of crap and then immediately change it over and over....and then over some more.
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