tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post9178941895062553630..comments2023-09-05T12:51:25.656-05:00Comments on edittorrent: The fault, dear Brutus... personal issues manifest as writing issuesEdittorrenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295505709568570553noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-30134676650070711812011-08-29T06:11:25.381-05:002011-08-29T06:11:25.381-05:00GJ, boy, do I know that "fear of tension.&quo...GJ, boy, do I know that "fear of tension." Sometimes it's actually effective-- switching at a tense point might heighten suspense-- but when it's done out of the writer's discomfort with extremes, I bet it diminishes suspense.<br /><br />Hmm. That's actually a "me-issue"-- I know I've done that myself.<br />AEdittorrenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14295505709568570553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-51103647961714324862011-08-26T17:58:25.437-05:002011-08-26T17:58:25.437-05:00I've seen some POV issues that seem to arise o...I've seen some POV issues that seem to arise out of the author's fear that the emotions have gotten too intense -- the pov switches right when things get really, really difficult for the pov character, and goes to someone who's not having as difficult a time. <br /><br />It's disaster for the tension in the scene, but it mimics what some of us (raising hand here and admitting guilt) do in real life. We sidle up to a problem, and then dance away from it.<br /><br />Anyway, not saying that's the underlying issue for all POV troubles, but it's something to consider when tempted to switch povs: is the switch for the reader's benefit, will it increase the tension, or will it defuse the tension because the author avoiding something she doesn't want to face?gjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-12119041037701867972011-08-25T20:31:28.328-05:002011-08-25T20:31:28.328-05:00Claire, and you can see why that would appeal to t...Claire, and you can see why that would appeal to teen girls, who haven't the power really usually to shape their world, and sometimes think they'll have to rely on "cute".<br />SEdittorrenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14295505709568570553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-11830081679491210602011-08-25T17:16:35.574-05:002011-08-25T17:16:35.574-05:00Very interesting! Next time I get a significant cr...Very interesting! Next time I get a significant critique, maybe I'll think about whether it's my writing or me.<br /><br />Also, you've just explained most of Twilight to me with the "too stupid to live, too adorable to resist" thing. Bella doesn't need motivation, her motivation is adorable-kitten-ness!Clare K. R. Millerhttp://clarekrmiller.digitalnovelists.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-47692682602724256142011-08-25T14:56:11.352-05:002011-08-25T14:56:11.352-05:00Carlene, that actually makes sense. I mean, if you...Carlene, that actually makes sense. I mean, if you're used to saying, "Paula, what do you think? and John, how about you?" it might be sort of hard to get into the mindset that only Paula's thoughts and feelings matter right here. This could be the time that you write the first draft in first person of the character who will be the POV character in the scene, and tell her/him to be self-absorbed and selfish and it's okay.(G)<br />AliciaEdittorrenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14295505709568570553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-55409667672002920112011-08-25T12:21:23.726-05:002011-08-25T12:21:23.726-05:00Dear Alicia!
This really was a great source of wr...Dear Alicia!<br /> This really was a great source of writer therapy! Identifying and diagnosing things the way you did in your own writing and then the questions you posed to us was very beneficial. I truly believe my POV issues probably come from being empathetic and wanting everyone to have their say. I was a little embarassed to ask you that question on Denny's blog but I'm so glad I did! Thank you so much!Carlenehttp://www.waterworldmermaids.comnoreply@blogger.com