Tina asks me about my writing day and NaNoWriMo (just around the corner!)
I love martial arts movies and action flicks. So naturally I'd write action scenes. I discovered that it takes a slightly different writing style. These are some of the things I learned, although this list isn't exhaustive by any means. Action-Reaction A fight scene is always Action-Reaction. He punches, she staggers back. She kicks, he blocks and swings a fist at her. Watch out for putting your reaction before your action: She staggered back when he slammed his fist into her shoulder. The rule of thumb is to have each action-reaction have its own paragraph, although that’s not always possible. Sometimes the sentences are too short for their own paragraphs and can be combined. It’s up to the writer how to format it: He swung a roundhouse punch. She bent backward and felt his knuckles swish past her nose. versus: He swung a roundhouse punch. She bent backward and felt his knuckles swish past her nose. Short sentences = fast reading flow Use short sentences and phrases to make re...
Thanks for your your input. I've decided to try it! I'm both excited and terrified, but at least I'm doing something - finally! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Tracy!
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Cami,
ReplyDeletei hadn't realized that Only Uni was a nano novel. You know how much i love nano. without it, i never would have started writing. i've gotten 2 novels out of it so far. i'm not doing it this year (have to edit the nano novel from last year), but i plan to do it next year.
Well, Tracy talked me into it, too. I just signed up! Thanks Tracy!
ReplyDeleteHappy writing, everyone!
This will be my first time doing NaNo and I'm very excited! Especially after learning about all the people who have published stories they wrote during NaNo. I'm a new writer and I need the motivation and encouragement to write freely and get my ideas out.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note - your blog has been a real help to me as I wade around in the shallow end of the skill pool. I appreciate all the encouragement you give your readers!
Michelle, too bad! Well, just cheer us crazy people on!
ReplyDeleteSMD, I'm glad my blog has helped you! Thanks!
Camy
What a great idea! I am diving in head first! I'm editing a novel for a friend right now and his agent just called for the next ten chapters, so I have no idea how I'm going to find the time to write my own novel (between also being a wife, mom, and grad student)...but I'll give it a shot.
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