Re: Nice pictures, so-so writing...eastvaleDecember 5 2013, 19:14:48 UTC
I think it may be a preference issue when it comes to 'flowery language describing the seemingly meaningless parts of the setting' as I love when this is added in, I notice that this is a (very) common trend in the books I read.
Facetiously was used to describe this individual's overall demeanor when looking through the bars at the person imprisoned. I utilized 'facetious' with the term 'joking in an inappropriate manner' in mind, which is supported by her opening statement.
And oh my gosh, commas! This is something that is utilized much in the literature I read and perhaps this is why I too am infatuated with commas, LOL. I think that when you write, it's partially from how you naturally wish to write and the other part is inherited from all of the literature you've read in the past.
From your 18th and 19th century literature recommendation listed later on in your comment, I can definitely say that books written from these time frames are not ones I normally (ever) read but am open to doing so for a different perspective. (I'm certain that the last attempt I made to read a book written during the suggested centuries was Wuthering Heights. In the end, I found the writing so boring that I just had to put it down mid-chapter, ack! I'll give it another shot though in the future with a more open mind.)
Thank you so much for all of these suggestions and I will make corrections as I see fit based off of the ones you've pointed out. And I will for sure look into more books from these time periods with an open mind as all of my literary knowledge is based off of modern books, 'littered' with commas, flowery language, and little details that may not matter ultimately but paint the scenery for that moment. :) I truly appreciate you doing this and caring enough to post your issues with this particular chapter in the first place, it means a lot to me. Hugs!
Re: Nice pictures, so-so writing...eastvaleDecember 5 2013, 19:47:25 UTC
I grew up reading books by Francesca Lia Block, Janet Fitch (the queen of commas, if I recall), Wally Lamb, and Amy Tan to a lesser extent, and still continue to prioritize these authors over others. I loved the James Frey books and their unconventional structures even though his books became quite scandalous later on. As for a more "mainstream" book, I'm also like anyone else in enjoying the Harry Potter series however I found the actual writing of the book quite lackluster , but the storyline was intriguing enough to overshadow this.
Facetiously was used to describe this individual's overall demeanor when looking through the bars at the person imprisoned. I utilized 'facetious' with the term 'joking in an inappropriate manner' in mind, which is supported by her opening statement.
And oh my gosh, commas! This is something that is utilized much in the literature I read and perhaps this is why I too am infatuated with commas, LOL. I think that when you write, it's partially from how you naturally wish to write and the other part is inherited from all of the literature you've read in the past.
From your 18th and 19th century literature recommendation listed later on in your comment, I can definitely say that books written from these time frames are not ones I normally (ever) read but am open to doing so for a different perspective. (I'm certain that the last attempt I made to read a book written during the suggested centuries was Wuthering Heights. In the end, I found the writing so boring that I just had to put it down mid-chapter, ack! I'll give it another shot though in the future with a more open mind.)
Thank you so much for all of these suggestions and I will make corrections as I see fit based off of the ones you've pointed out. And I will for sure look into more books from these time periods with an open mind as all of my literary knowledge is based off of modern books, 'littered' with commas, flowery language, and little details that may not matter ultimately but paint the scenery for that moment. :) I truly appreciate you doing this and caring enough to post your issues with this particular chapter in the first place, it means a lot to me. Hugs!
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