Chao- When we write for some time, we may find new subjects and events to write and how to write them. We may develop a better understanding of dashes and colons, pay more attention to characters and how they speak, or find new ways to express actions and setting details. But what about sections that increase suspense?
Just then...
At that moment...
Suddenly...
There was...
Chao- Or just a little small thing for characters?
He wore/was wearing...
He/She said...
Chao- Seriously, after some time, that get's pretty boring. Dunno about you guys, but Chao is trying to find ways to avoid those lame-Os. So how do we go about doing this? Are we tweaking our own styles for something else?
Options for Exploration:
1. Explore a dictionary/thesaurus- Find new words to express the same meaning you want to convey. You don't need to use very large words. Find something new, look at its definition, and see if it fits with what you are writing. (It might also help if you can actually pronounce the word.)
2. Observe and test drive other authors' styles- We all have different ways of telling our story. See if replicating someone's style can help you find something new.
3. Experiment and find new ways of articulating what you want to say. There's probably more than one way to express what you want to say.
Chao- Writing for some time does give us a chance to learn. And even some published authors experiment with writing. Do you need to post such exercises in a story or online journal? No, but it'll be something fun to experiment with.
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