King goes on playing emphasis about the importance of dialog and the creation of good characters. In creating characters you have to think about what's real and be able to describe what it is you see. The key to having a successful dialogue is being honest. In the character you have created you have to make the words that that character might say be real. It wouldn't be a good idea to make a hard criminal have real sensitive traits, that's just not realistic.
He also doesn't believe that a story or novel should be allowed outside of your writing room unless you are confident in what you wrote is just right for readers. King says that it's not possible to please all the readers of your work, but you should at least attempt to to please some of your readers. This is when truly you are .in control and have to be the judge of your own work. Being the judge of your own work, you are able to hear the words of the story for yourself and imagine the effects it will have on the reader. It is also important to have drafts when writing. Thinking realistically, you are not going to sit down and write a perfect copy your first go around. If King believes you need to write drafts, then I feel it is very necessary. By using drafts you are able to read your story and make additions and even take out things you deem unecessary. I felt this was very helpful to me, so I know it will be helpful to you lol!
I think that is helpful! You definitely need to write drafts. That is just like the author I read from, she said writing is rewriting. It seems that the authors all have similarities about their methods. And I kind of disagree about pleasing readers. Sure you should hope a reader is pleased having read it, but that shouldn't be your goal. I think if it pleases you and you stayed true to you then that is perfect. It just may not be when it comes to publishing. haha.
ReplyDeleteYea i agree with you too when you say that you should please yourself instead of pleasing readers. Butttttttttttttttttt!!!!You have to be the judge of your writing but you must realize that to make money it has to be liked by others. Critics are out there, and always will be but you have to give them a run for their money. But bottom line is if it satisfies you then in most cases it will be pleasing to someone else lol!!
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