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We used to have the 8-hour challenge, which focused on writing quickly and trusting the subconscious creative processes. We've had the erotica challenge, which focused on getting short pieces out and practicing writing...certain subjects. We've had numerous discussions about blog posts from Certain Authors Who Can't Be Named Without Causing Issues.
Telly, biccies, cotton socks.
How about a craft discussion on how fun some British phrases are?Sam Kates said:
Telly, biccies, cotton socks.
I can't speak for others, but I seldom participate in craft threads for a variety of reasons:
1. My chops aren't that good, at least as compared to many on this board. Thus, I have little to offer in advice or learned opinion.
2. Craft to an author writing literary fiction is a completely different subject than those who write, say, dystopian fiction.
3. You want to start a fight? Post something about comma splices. State a position. Watch the fur fly.
4. I break just about every writing-rule you've ever heard of. As an example, I hate the word, "said," and try to avoid it in dialog. Many believe this makes me a heretic. I react poorly to being called names, and then the admins' have to get out the cattle prods.
5. If you subscribe to the CMOS, you know the number of revisions, changes, reversals, and contradictions therein. So even English language rules are constantly changing. Personally, I can't keep up, and don't care too. My readers seem to understand the story I'm trying to tell, and that's the bottom line.
Anyway, that's why I don't think you see as much craft traffic hereabouts. The subject tends to be like pizza, beer, and who was the greatest rock guitarist of all times - opinions vary. Well, maybe not the guitarist part. We all know that was Jimmy Page; right?
1. My chops aren't that good, at least as compared to many on this board. Thus, I have little to offer in advice or learned opinion.
2. Craft to an author writing literary fiction is a completely different subject than those who write, say, dystopian fiction.
3. You want to start a fight? Post something about comma splices. State a position. Watch the fur fly.
4. I break just about every writing-rule you've ever heard of. As an example, I hate the word, "said," and try to avoid it in dialog. Many believe this makes me a heretic. I react poorly to being called names, and then the admins' have to get out the cattle prods.
5. If you subscribe to the CMOS, you know the number of revisions, changes, reversals, and contradictions therein. So even English language rules are constantly changing. Personally, I can't keep up, and don't care too. My readers seem to understand the story I'm trying to tell, and that's the bottom line.
Anyway, that's why I don't think you see as much craft traffic hereabouts. The subject tends to be like pizza, beer, and who was the greatest rock guitarist of all times - opinions vary. Well, maybe not the guitarist part. We all know that was Jimmy Page; right?
I'll pick this up tomorrow, Saturday. I really don't want this thread to deteriorate into some kind of argument. My purpose in starting it was to see why there was almost no discussions on craft.
Jimmy Page? Jimmy Page? You've got to be kidding me.... You have the Jimmy part right only it's spelled Jimi .... lolJoe_Nobody said:I can't speak for others, but I seldom participate in craft threads for a variety of reasons:
1. My chops aren't that good, at least as compared to many on this board. Thus, I have little to offer in advice or learned opinion.
2. Craft to an author writing literary fiction is a completely different subject than those who write, say, dystopian fiction.
3. You want to start a fight? Post something about comma splices. State a position. Watch the fur fly.
4. I break just about every writing-rule you've ever heard of. As an example, I hate the word, "said," and try to avoid it in dialog. Many believe this makes me a heretic. I react poorly to being called names, and then the admins' have to get out the cattle prods.
5. If you subscribe to the CMOS, you know the number of revisions, changes, reversals, and contradictions therein. So even English language rules are constantly changing. Personally, I can't keep up, and don't care too. My readers seem to understand the story I'm trying to tell, and that's the bottom line.
Anyway, that's why I don't think you see as much craft traffic hereabouts. The subject tends to be like pizza, beer, and who was the greatest rock guitarist of all times - opinions vary. Well, maybe not the guitarist part. We all know that was Jimmy Page; right?
Look here you heretic!Joe_Nobody said:I can't speak for others, but I seldom participate in craft threads for a variety of reasons:
1. My chops aren't that good, at least as compared to many on this board. Thus, I have little to offer in advice or learned opinion.
2. Craft to an author writing literary fiction is a completely different subject than those who write, say, dystopian fiction.
3. You want to start a fight? Post something about comma splices. State a position. Watch the fur fly.
4. I break just about every writing-rule you've ever heard of. As an example, I hate the word, "said," and try to avoid it in dialog. Many believe this makes me a heretic. I react poorly to being called names, and then the admins' have to get out the cattle prods.
5. If you subscribe to the CMOS, you know the number of revisions, changes, reversals, and contradictions therein. So even English language rules are constantly changing. Personally, I can't keep up, and don't care too. My readers seem to understand the story I'm trying to tell, and that's the bottom line.
Anyway, that's why I don't think you see as much craft traffic hereabouts. The subject tends to be like pizza, beer, and who was the greatest rock guitarist of all times - opinions vary. Well, maybe not the guitarist part. We all know that was Jimmy Page; right?
Said is a very important word, because readers take it in almost like magic, and don't "sound it out" in their heads. That is a great way to tag dialogue in a story with a lot of characters speaking in a group. Also, there is nothing worse than an audio book with stuff like: he growled, he intoned loftily, he shouted, argued, opined etc. Said is almost invisible, but it does its job like a trooper, getting the job done without fuss.Deep breath...
The oxford comma is awesome sauce because.... hehehe
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