Ten Things ...
... That Make It a SnarkyWench Story.
I saw this going around on the fantasy writers communities a couple of months ago. Several fan fic writers have done it, as well, and since bambu345 said she'd be able to do one for me (since she's my beta) I thought I'd do it and see if my ten things agree with her ten things.
( Take a Peek At My Trademark Traits )
I saw this going around on the fantasy writers communities a couple of months ago. Several fan fic writers have done it, as well, and since bambu345 said she'd be able to do one for me (since she's my beta) I thought I'd do it and see if my ten things agree with her ten things.
( Take a Peek At My Trademark Traits )
I really do like this meme (and I am beginning to sound like a broken record) because I love the way everyone looks at their own writing. It's been really interesting to see this snapshot.
I like all of your stories for the reasons you've noted, and it makes me want to wander off and read them again and again.
...but I find it attractive because it gives me an opportunity to delve more fully into the main character's mind, to share their unspoken thoughts, to watch the story unfold through their eyes. ...
Most definitely, and it's a style of writing that I never thought I'd enjoy, but having written it, I've grown to love it most of all. It's hard to keep the integrity of a story with first person POV which is, I think, why a lot of people veer away from it. Without it though, I doubt I'd be able to get inside the characters heads and see their motivations etc up close and personal.
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It's been forever since I've talked to you, darling! How are you? Still working so much?
Thanks for the nice comment about my stories. Honestly, this meme is harder than it looks. I was really struggling after #7 ... those last three were like pulling teeth.
I really do like first person. It's fun to write and it's a real exercise in character building. A great many mysteries are written first person -- that way you can experience the thought process as the detective firgures out the whodunit. And I've found quite a few romances and other novels written in that POV, too. Like you said, it can be limiting. By focusing on ony one character, we fail to get inside other characters, and we can't witness any action that our protagonist isn't privy to. But it's definitely rewarding in its own way.
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I've been working longer days and more hours, trying to get caught up financially from Christmas. Even though hubby and I promised ourselves we weren't going to overindulge the kids, we still ended up spending a good bit on them (their toys get more expensive as they get older) and we haven't really recovered yet. Needless to say, my online time is very limited -- while I can surf at work, I don't go anywhere near LJ. I don't need the IT guys blackballing me. Sometimes it's days and days between LJ visits, and I only get caught up on the most recent posts. I'll have to skip on over to your LJ and check out your list and what you've been up to.
I don't read too much historical fiction, but I don't think any that I've read has been first person. That would make for a very interesting read. Have any recommendations?
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When we're quiet we can surf as well (once we frisk one of the Drs for the passwords), but LJ is already blocked, which is a bugger. I took my laptop in one night, ostensibly to study for my advanced drug test, but had an entertaining night...with no study.
Sometimes it's days and days between LJ visits, and I only get caught up on the most recent posts.
*nods*
Same here, and night duty leaves me wanting sleep rather than anything else. I am going to consciously try and make time, though it will probably be sporadic, because I miss the friendships here too much.
Have any recommendations?
I've got 2 for you, but the first one is definitely the best.
The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon by Richard Zilmer, is superb and I think you'd enjoy it, because not only is it historical fiction, but it's a ( ... )
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