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Post by Izanamii on Oct 22, 2008 17:40:55 GMT -5
Hello there. ;] I am Josh. Please call me so, or you can call me Isil. Well, I promised a few helpful steps to myself, hopefully, so here it goes. You may have seen or heard these things before, but I'll be providing a small-time example of how to trade off a short post into a great many things. ^-^ So let's get started.
First off, when you start a post, or are replying for that matter, describe the first thought your character is feeling. That's how I start most of mine out as. Now, this is optional, because my style of writing is a bit different from many other people's. But generally saying the first thought your character is having, it hooks people. Gets them thinking where it came from. Example:
Sometimes you just can't stop some things from happening.
See? It makes you wonder why the character is thinking such a thing. Now, I'm not saying go off and steal my technique altogether, but throw in some thought. ^-^
Another step would be to describe scenerey. Like, are the trees moving? Is the grass too stiff to move? Is dirt crumbling beneath your character's weight? Those little things provide some nice coverage, and at least a good half paragraph. I'll be providing a good example. Such as this one:
The trees swayed, leaves rustling together in some macabre dance. The winds swept across the plains, flattening the grass as the large brute tread across the ground, hooves catching upon a rock. He sent it rolling from beneath him, faltering his step.
Also, there's another point in there; feel. Touching things, and feeling them is part of the five senses. Which are touch, sight, smell, taste, and hearing. What is your character seeing? What is your character hearing out of the noises around them? What's your character feeling physically wise? Is the ground dirty and rough, or smooth and plush? Just give some pretty basic detail of what everyday life is like. In real life and in posting. ^-^ There's at least a good paragraph and a half right there.
And as I have said before; thought. It's good to know what the other person is thinking even though your character doesn't know. It provides an interesting read, though. So long as you don't powerplay or god-mode, then having a good time reading another person's post isn't too bad. But anyways. Back on topic. Get some thought into that post! What's your character thinking of their environment? What's your character thinking of another character? What are they thinking about themselves? Example:
The mare squirmed under the rock and folded her legs, listening to the wind howl over the cold slab as it pressed against her silk coat. Her eyes cast out, and the scent of a stallion came to her nares. 'Oh no. What will this one try and do to me?' She thought fervishly, trying to make herself seem smaller, wedged between rock and ground.
There's a nice enough example of thought to another character. And here's a good one: Describe what your character looks like step by step. I'll give a comparison on this one:
Bad Example;; The horse was tall. His muscles were finely honed, and his pelt is ivory. With some black spots thrown here and there. His eyes are a deep chestnut, and his tail is long and wispy. He is handsome.
Good Example;; The tall frame of the stallion strode forth, black hooves clopping upon the ground as he picked up a nice canter. His dark chestnut hues cast forth a bored gaze. A breeze picked up, and he shook his crania, shaking out his ebony mane. A fly buzzed over and intermingled with his banner, and her flicked its ebony mass. His ivory pelt quivered as he flexed his finely honed muscles, galloping forth once more.
See the major difference? All in good time you'll be posting well. ^-^ Trust me. I think that pretty much covers the basics. Just ask any questions if you want anything clarified for you. ;]
First off, when you start a post, or are replying for that matter, describe the first thought your character is feeling. That's how I start most of mine out as. Now, this is optional, because my style of writing is a bit different from many other people's. But generally saying the first thought your character is having, it hooks people. Gets them thinking where it came from. Example:
Sometimes you just can't stop some things from happening.
See? It makes you wonder why the character is thinking such a thing. Now, I'm not saying go off and steal my technique altogether, but throw in some thought. ^-^
Another step would be to describe scenerey. Like, are the trees moving? Is the grass too stiff to move? Is dirt crumbling beneath your character's weight? Those little things provide some nice coverage, and at least a good half paragraph. I'll be providing a good example. Such as this one:
The trees swayed, leaves rustling together in some macabre dance. The winds swept across the plains, flattening the grass as the large brute tread across the ground, hooves catching upon a rock. He sent it rolling from beneath him, faltering his step.
Also, there's another point in there; feel. Touching things, and feeling them is part of the five senses. Which are touch, sight, smell, taste, and hearing. What is your character seeing? What is your character hearing out of the noises around them? What's your character feeling physically wise? Is the ground dirty and rough, or smooth and plush? Just give some pretty basic detail of what everyday life is like. In real life and in posting. ^-^ There's at least a good paragraph and a half right there.
And as I have said before; thought. It's good to know what the other person is thinking even though your character doesn't know. It provides an interesting read, though. So long as you don't powerplay or god-mode, then having a good time reading another person's post isn't too bad. But anyways. Back on topic. Get some thought into that post! What's your character thinking of their environment? What's your character thinking of another character? What are they thinking about themselves? Example:
The mare squirmed under the rock and folded her legs, listening to the wind howl over the cold slab as it pressed against her silk coat. Her eyes cast out, and the scent of a stallion came to her nares. 'Oh no. What will this one try and do to me?' She thought fervishly, trying to make herself seem smaller, wedged between rock and ground.
There's a nice enough example of thought to another character. And here's a good one: Describe what your character looks like step by step. I'll give a comparison on this one:
Bad Example;; The horse was tall. His muscles were finely honed, and his pelt is ivory. With some black spots thrown here and there. His eyes are a deep chestnut, and his tail is long and wispy. He is handsome.
Good Example;; The tall frame of the stallion strode forth, black hooves clopping upon the ground as he picked up a nice canter. His dark chestnut hues cast forth a bored gaze. A breeze picked up, and he shook his crania, shaking out his ebony mane. A fly buzzed over and intermingled with his banner, and her flicked its ebony mass. His ivory pelt quivered as he flexed his finely honed muscles, galloping forth once more.
See the major difference? All in good time you'll be posting well. ^-^ Trust me. I think that pretty much covers the basics. Just ask any questions if you want anything clarified for you. ;]
