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igrockspock

Some discussion of writing style

Jan 18, 2012 18:56

lettered is talking about writing style, most specifically what makes someone's style recognizable. I think she makes a good point that having a recognizable style doesn't inherently make you a better writer, though I do have to admit I long for a more distinctive voice in my own writing. On the other hand, fanfic requires so much adaptation to the ( Read more... )

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yeomanrand January 19 2012, 01:04:49 UTC

I have help. :) And thank you, that's a lovely compliment...I think. ;)

(Am currently working on a John-centric post-Reichenbach fic.)

igrockspock January 20 2012, 00:58:01 UTC

I certainly intended it as a compliment - I hope it sounded like one!

I enjoyed the John fic. I think you handle his character so well, and I"m really curious about where he's really going. Hopefully to find Sherlock :)

I am still a tangled bunch of feelings and I haven't yet managed to pluck a story idea out of the morass of competing emotions. I just put up a prompt post, so hopefully something there will help me out.

yeomanrand January 20 2012, 01:10:23 UTC

I have left you some prompts. :) And yes, it did sound like a compliment, but you sounded there at the end like maybe you weren't sure and I'm a smart ass by nature, so I had to tease.

Sussex. I'm flattered, seriously; I think John doesn't get nearly enough credit for being a complex character in fandom, so I'm always pleased when a) my characterization feels right and b) the story about him in my head is intriguing for someone else. :)

kellychambliss January 19 2012, 01:13:50 UTC

Wow, I'm impressed about your dysfuncentine story; I've barely even started plotting mine in the shower (my usual first step).

Fascinating discussion. Long-time HP readers and flist members can usually spot my stories in no time, but like you, I think that's due more to themes and characters than style. But sometimes my very header gives me away; I tend toward sardonic understatement and wry jokes.

"Women claiming agency" is a great theme to be known for, that's for sure!

igrockspock January 20 2012, 00:59:22 UTC

Well, my dysfuncentine story is pretty short - under 2K, I think. I was in the mood for something smaller after my last 7K epic. We shall see if I still like it next time I look at it!

And thank you - I would dearly love to be known as someone who writes lots of stories about women.

rubynye January 19 2012, 19:01:48 UTC

*blushes a lot* Characterization through porn is one of my favorite themes, so I'm delighted to be told that that comes through. :)

Amusingly, boosette said that she totally knew I'd written her Yuletide fic, for just such these stylistic reasons.

igrockspock January 20 2012, 01:00:28 UTC

Not specifically related to your comment, but thank you so much for all the links! I have been enjoying them thoroughly, and the Mulan one was especially well-timed since we are viewing the Chinese version in class this week.

rubynye January 22 2012, 18:58:55 UTC

*beams* You are muchly welcome. :)

katmarajade January 23 2012, 14:53:25 UTC

Interesting! It's always interesting to think about how our writing stays the same and how it changes with each of our pieces. I feel that mine stays very much the same, though I think my styles for comedy and angst/serious/romance are quite different. My humor is so much my own that I feel it screams my name on most of my "funny" pieces, especially because it's mostly really face-paced dialogue and banter and lots of ridiculous insults. --> Kat <-- Yes. But I think that my angst or serious stuff is also very much of a similar style. I like alliteration, short fragmented sentences, realllllly long sentences, appositives, and repetition ( ... )