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st0rmwing85

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:05 pm


I always have trouble getting the 1-4 paragraphs per post. I always try to by descriptive and use as much action possible, but what i have to say just always comes out to quickly and I run out of ideas. What can I do to improve this?
PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:03 pm


add ur charectors thoughts expressions and anything else

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:29 pm


Well sort of what animefighter said but let me break it down for you.

You can't just express feelings, thoughts and anything else all the time nor just for filler because nobody wants to read that. If your post is short and sweet but to the point rather than drawn out and torturous than it's fine to leave it short.

For me description is most important. In a role play everything depends on how well you portray your situation, your character and his or her feelings. Use metaphors and similes. These two tools are indispensable and can help to make a post worth reading.

In all a post doesn't have to be 4 paragraphs long if you manage your first task of creating a scene. I'm not alone when I say I'd much rather read 2 paragraphs of vivid and captivating writing then 8 of just nonsense.

Here is an example if it helps:
She was scared out of her mind. The wolf was coming closer and with each step her heart pounded a little harder. Either way she was dead. Feeling behind her as she walked she suddenly felt something breath down her neck.

Now here's the same paragraph a little beefed up:

The little girl was terrified stiff as she stood trembling in her place. Out of the darkness of the woods the wolf advanced on her, it's eyes cold and merciless, drool dribbling from it's snarling muzzle. A low growl escaped from deep within this ancient predator at the same time as a wimper left this infant child. She knew that running or standing her ground only meant imminent death. As she reached out blindly behind her, tiny feet backing up slowly, she paused. Her eyes dilated and she sullied her underwear a tad as she felt breath on the back of her neck.
PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:12 pm


Make your posts detailed. That's all I have to say.
Example:
NOT TO DO
She played her flute very well. She read the music like reading a book. When the song ended, and the composer cut of, she lowered the flute. She smiled, and closed her eyes. She was remembering the recent memory of the song that she loved. Everyone in the crowd clapped, liking the song that she also likes. The composer bowed and so did the students, then they left the stage.

WHAT TO DO
She played her flute like and angel singing. Over the years of her learning, she learned to read music like she read a book. Very easily. The girl loved this song, it was most likely her favorite of everything she knew how to play. She changed her fingers to play the last note. Big finish, big finish... She always needed to end on a good note. That's how she had been taught. That's how she always wants it. The girl opened her mouth to let in the cool air filled with a mixture of metal and wood smells. She quickly took a breath and played the last half-note. The composer cut of and lowered his hands, signaling for them to put the instruments down. The girl grinned at the recent memory of the song she loved. The song she grew up hearing. Her eyes closed as the crowed applauded. She played through the song in her head, her mouth like her flute was at it. She blew every note, then opened her eyes to see the crowd smiling and softening their applause. The composer turned and bowed. The band stood up and bowed along with him. And then, it was over. Just like that.
 

reshi xx

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st0rmwing85

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:46 pm


Thanks alot you guys. the advice is really helping with both my roleplay and fiction writing. descriptive writing has always been a little tough for me but some of the examples you gave showed me alot of ways to bulk up and elaborate my writing. I owe you.
PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:45 pm


It's no trouble at all. I'd love to see some of your writing and give you some feed back on that.

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reshi xx

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:25 pm


No trouble, really.
 
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