 Action/Adventure: June 06, 2007 Issue [#1720] |
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Style is important, but just what is style in writing? Style in writing is the art of clear, effective and readable writing. Style is the rhythm that makes a sentence sound right to the reader's ear. Style is also the always patient, painstaking search for the perfect combination of words and/or phrases that will create the mental music and express what is to be said in the most moving and effective way.
In this newsletter, I will be addressing style in writing along with ways to improve your own style of writing. Just always remember that you choose your own style which is modeled after your own voice, experiences, thoughts and impressions. You don't have to stick to any conforming type or form just because someone says you should or must. Style and form are the very essence of individuality, all you have to do is make your own shine!
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There simply is no absolute when it comes to style in writing or anything in this world for that matter. Style is a matter of taste and any definition of style leaves much room for infinite variations. No one is qualified to say that one certain thing, and only that thing is the correct way to express something. The style of some writers is blunt, staccato, and very formal, while the style of other writers may be brisk and full of caprice. Yet there are still others that right with flow and simple grace.
Most writers vary their style, using some or all of the foregoing effects to suit their material, although usually one style - individualities of expression, cadences, will predominate. In other words, your style of writing is your WAY of writing. It forms slowly over the years, colored by your own maturing and be the unconscious absorbing of words, meters, phrases, and expressions - both written and oral. However, when you consciously take note of your own style of writing and that of other authors you can improve the style of your writing. That being said, let's take a look at some specific suggestions for improving style.
 Don't ever be afraid to be original! The truly creative writer, no matter what the genre, cannot bear to be just like anyone else. This does not mean that you should strain to be cute or shocking or freakish. This simply means that you should not settle for the mundane. Scan every page of every manuscript asking yourself; How can I say this in a better way? Where can I add something to really make this page shine? Are there any errors that need to be corrected?
Some of you may ask, "But how do I achieve this originality you speak of?" Like style itself, originality is a matter of talent and instinct; unless you have a bit of it within yourself, it cannot really be taught. But there are ways to improve the gifts you already have. Create fresh figures of speech. Do more with alliteration. You can even invent new words. The more you write, the more ways you will discorver to put the touch of individuality into your writing.
 Avoid rare, difficult words, but don't throw out your trusty thesaurus just yet! What I mean by this is that the deliberate use of long, mouthfilling words calculated inserted to impress your reader is more likely to irritate them instead. Of course you want to entertain and perhaps educate your reader, but you don't want to leave them frustrated by having to pick up their dictionary every few moments to look up a word in your tale.
On the other hand, there is simply no excuse for being word poor or redundant. The truly creative writer is a hound for words, constantly seeking out more words to add to their collection. When reading back through what you've written, search out redundant usage of certain words and trim down on the smaller words like 'it', 'he', 'a', and 'the' that aren't really neccesary in many instances.
Discover alliteration or re-discover it! Alliteration adds flow and loveliness to style. It makes your writing shine and smooths the rough edges. Just be sure not to overdo the alliteration you use in your writing or you're canned.
Alliteration is a combination of words that may or may not begin with the same letter, but whose sounds echo each other, sometimes in the body of the word. To be truly pleasing, good alliteration joins with rhythm. If you find yourself stared in the face by a bulky sentence, use alliteration to smooth it out. Alliteration can also be used in titles.
You can develop certain aspects of your style more quickly and effectively if you will intentionally expose yourself to the kind of things you want to write. If you're going to write adventure, steep yourself in tales and movies of adventure of all kinds. Reading before you sit down to write is particularly helpful because you are putting your unconscious mind to work absorbing mood, pacing, and tone. Train yourself to be aware of the various styles other good writers use.
No matter your preference on style or your taste in writing forms, never forget the most important thing of all; being true to yourself as a writer. This, above all else, is the best thing you can do for yourself. Of course not everyone is going to like what you write, you probably won't like everything you write either...but give it your own personal voice and make your characters shine. There is no shame in that. It's something to be fantastically proud of.
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queenofleia I like the advise and here's a little something you can add to the for authors newsletter. visualize the situation your trying to write as detailed as possible, from the sighs and sounds, to the feelings and scents, emmirse yourself in the situation and try to see it through your characters eyes and how they would act accordingly to what happens in said situation.
Little Scribbler A great newsletter, but do all action/adventures have that format? My story is a bit like Tomb Raider, with Lara Croft. Would that make my story an action/adventure?
Thank you! To answer your question in a word....no. Now to elaborate! All action/adventure tales don't fit into a neat little box or have the very same format I've outlined. The format I've shown you is a basic guideline, but you can deviate from it. I would say if your story is a bit like Tomb Raider, with my favorite acrobatic lady Lara Croft then it is indeed of the action/adventure genre.
likenion Great newsletter that explains the base of the action/adventure genre. I am very familiar with all of these elements, because I tend to write in it, but always blend it with fantasy. It's subconscious, but a fact. It would be a wonderful idea for you to write further newsletters on action/adventure, if you dedicate them on a certain cross genre. One newletter can be horror + action/adventure or comedy and action/adventure. I think you get the idea. Once again great job with the newsletter.
Vivian  Welcome, TRose. Glad to see you join the ranks of editors. Good first newsletter. ~~ Viv
billwilcox Welcome TRose! It's good to see a fresh adventurer wander through these halls...
wildbill Finally an editor who knows the difference between action/adventure and movement as it pertains to writing in the genre.
Thank you all for the warm welcome into the ranks of editors and for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed my first newsletter and I hope to continue to inform and entertain you!
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