Big Agree to your #1 point!! I write way more than my fair share of cliffhangers, but I just can't seem to stop 😂
Lots of rumination on characterization here, and it's hitting home for me. Creating compelling characters is so challenging! But it's so worth the work. One of my very favorite books is Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, and it's my favorite because her characters are so incredibly well written!
I love cliffhangers, they are almost a requirement when the story is so short. But I do want to start practicing resolution and closure. Maybe I can do a crunch for that...
I think that your writing is really good Scoot, but I have only been on here just over a year. I don't have a lot of followers yet so I'm not even sure if readers like my writing. But some of what you said has made me think if I am losing sight in some of my stories and just want it to end. Because there are times where I start to get bored with the story. I will have to pay more attention to my flow I think and see if I am staying on track or falling off. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this.
Thank you for the kind words! Definitely don't take the mindset of "followers=approval". Do you like your writing? If yes, then it's only a matter of time before others catch on to your own enthusiasm for your work! But part of why I like "writing about writing" is because I want to be intentional about honing my craft, and help others to do the same. I am gratified to hear that this essay has inspired you to think a little more deeply about your own writing! Keep going!
Big Agree to your #1 point!! I write way more than my fair share of cliffhangers, but I just can't seem to stop 😂
Lots of rumination on characterization here, and it's hitting home for me. Creating compelling characters is so challenging! But it's so worth the work. One of my very favorite books is Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, and it's my favorite because her characters are so incredibly well written!
I love cliffhangers, they are almost a requirement when the story is so short. But I do want to start practicing resolution and closure. Maybe I can do a crunch for that...
I think that your writing is really good Scoot, but I have only been on here just over a year. I don't have a lot of followers yet so I'm not even sure if readers like my writing. But some of what you said has made me think if I am losing sight in some of my stories and just want it to end. Because there are times where I start to get bored with the story. I will have to pay more attention to my flow I think and see if I am staying on track or falling off. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this.
Thank you for the kind words! Definitely don't take the mindset of "followers=approval". Do you like your writing? If yes, then it's only a matter of time before others catch on to your own enthusiasm for your work! But part of why I like "writing about writing" is because I want to be intentional about honing my craft, and help others to do the same. I am gratified to hear that this essay has inspired you to think a little more deeply about your own writing! Keep going!
Thank you Scoot. I will.