Back when I was working on the Shadow Hunt edits, I discovered that I had a tendency to repeat certain words. Hoping to imprint this on my mind forever, I made a list and created a little drinking game.
It was a fun little game, and now that I’m working on another WIP, I remember not to use “though” too often and to be very critical of how many ellipses I use.Every once in a while, though (argh!), I stumble across other habits. I’m thinking this calls for another drinking game.
* “though” keeps showing up (one sip)
* villain is doing evil for evil sake. Needs better motivation (one sip)
* hero is doing good for good’s sake. Also needs better motivation (two sips)
* remembered to approach the story as if it was real life. Problem is, characters know they’re outnumbered and want to call the police/flee the city (three sips)
* brilliant new story idea occurs to me. Must fight it off and continue working on this project (four sips)
* have spent so much time setting up the villain as a real character, he has begun to outshine the hero (chug)
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J.L. Langley wrote,
I’m soooo not playing this game. My low tolerance for alcohol not withstanding…
The ellipses alone would have me on the floor 3 chapters in.
Link | May 17th, 2007 at 8:35 pm
Ally Blue wrote,
No, we totally have to play this next time we get together! We could have a shot every time there’s an Angsty Moment! I’ll bring aaaaall my books :D
**insert evil laughter here**
Link | May 18th, 2007 at 11:57 am
Jet Mykles wrote,
I’d have problems with the other story idea. That happens to me ALLL the time. Dangerous little game there, hon, unless you write well under the influence *g*
Link | May 18th, 2007 at 8:35 pm
L.M. Prieto wrote,
I think we should definately play this game! I deserve a drink for every “though” I had to cut out ;)
Link | May 19th, 2007 at 3:55 am