tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545724276587519907.post5242623301694049693..comments2024-01-02T03:39:28.812+00:00Comments on All Write - Fiction Advice: The Art of ‘Weaving’ – Part 2AllWriteFictionAdvicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03381125356850555606noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545724276587519907.post-22463800596878901222013-09-11T22:01:17.399+01:002013-09-11T22:01:17.399+01:00Hi Dave,
Doing 'love' stuff doesn't c...Hi Dave,<br /><br />Doing 'love' stuff doesn't come naturally to some writers, because it often descends into cliché i.e. boy saves girl or girl plays foil to the boy, the girl is written so badly that she appears stupid compared to the smart, wonderful action-hero boy, or the girl is there to provide the titillation factor. So many characters end up like this.<br /><br />So, to avoid the 'romance books' style of doing things, I would advise the following:-<br /><br />1. Be subtle. Readers are smart enough to pick up on the vibes.<br />2. Let description do the work for you.<br />3. Create believable dialogue.<br />4. Try to climb into your character's heads - what are they thinking, what are they feeling, how are they dealing with their emotions and feelings? Share them with the reader.<br />5. Dip into the biggest information resource available to you - your own experiences and memories. Think what it was like...<br />6. Even when we love someone, there is ALWAYS conflict. This is true in fiction too.<br /><br />By weaving all these elements through the narrative, it should help you form the kind of romantic sequencing you need. Romance and love should be natural with your characters, not forced (as in romance books). Remember - sometimes less is more.<br /><br />Hope that helps!AllWriteFictionAdvicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03381125356850555606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545724276587519907.post-67332221894474183022013-09-11T21:23:31.246+01:002013-09-11T21:23:31.246+01:00What I was looking for is an article of informatio...What I was looking for is an article of information on developing and weaving a love interest in my story.<br />It seems every story needs one, and for the life of me, I cannot seem to do it.<br />I have hints of romantic interest but that is about it--hints.<br />I am at 71000 words now and need to develop a romantic sequence—not too gooey or "Shades of Grey", steamy, but enough that will satisfy most readers.<br />How does one go about it?<br />Oh, and your blog about sub-plots came just in time.<br />Trying to funnel my story line down into a more manageable pace—it suddenly branched off with two separate subplots.<br />It has been said that story has a mind of its own. I have found that to be fact.<br />Thanks,<br /> Dave Powell<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16257375154342129028noreply@blogger.com