tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741484401668825547.post2370922765398025546..comments2014-12-12T11:54:24.558-08:00Comments on O, My Kingdom for a Plot!: The Pros (and Cons) of ProseHayley Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13863143843704953161noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741484401668825547.post-87267888327951306332011-04-27T21:29:30.976-07:002011-04-27T21:29:30.976-07:00Ooh yes! Some of her books are actually pretty med...Ooh yes! Some of her books are actually pretty mediocre, so start with Biting the Sun, The Silver Metal Lover, and Night's Master. Those are some of her best works.<br />"Beautiful in design and diction" - I like the sound of that too!<br />-MaybelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741484401668825547.post-52131768797148910642011-04-26T07:39:18.155-07:002011-04-26T07:39:18.155-07:00Maybelle - Howdy! Happy you were able to find me! ...Maybelle - Howdy! Happy you were able to find me! ^^<br /><br />I couldn't agree with you more on poetic prose; the English language can be absolutely breathtaking when utilized to its full effect. I'm always delighted to find sentences and descriptions that are uncommon, but beautiful in design and diction. I think that sort of originality is the key difference between prose that sings, and prose that simply falls flat. <br /><br />You have another point in how it has to fit the style, lest it bog the story down. That's probably the biggest challenge I face -- finding that balance between what needs to be written, and what's simply superfluous to the story and setting. Sometimes I get a little word happy. xD<br /><br />And I don't think I've heard of Tanith Lee, but I'll definitely be sure to check her out!Hayley Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863143843704953161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741484401668825547.post-8108731754007448172011-04-25T22:58:45.832-07:002011-04-25T22:58:45.832-07:00Heyy, I just came across your blog from Let the Wo...Heyy, I just came across your blog from Let the Words Flow :)<br /><br />I love poetic prose. Anything with vivid imagery is a must; and more importantly, these images and descriptions have to speak. I like words that have shape and musicality, and that illuminate or propel the story without slowing down. Something sharp yet concise. Tanith Lee is one of my favourite prose stylists (I have a post on her in a book review on my blog) and I've always loved how she could paint vivid pictures in few words, as well as the sense of grandeur and fantasy through her sometimes archaic prose.<br /><br />I do have flowery prose myself, so lately I've been trying to trim it down. I think most people would prefer something concise as opposed to elaborate. <br /><br />Btw, "pros" and "prose" - I'm digging the pun! <br />-MaybelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741484401668825547.post-38615490397541144212011-04-23T09:05:59.818-07:002011-04-23T09:05:59.818-07:00@Chris - Mom's the same way, haha. Personally,...@Chris - Mom's the same way, haha. Personally, I don't mind first person if it's done well. It seems much of what I've been reading lately has been in first person, and to great effect! Some of my favorite books have also been written in first person, which is probably why I feel neutral about it.<br /><br />But I completely know what you mean; it definitely has its downsides, and can be hard to pull off. I myself prefer to write in third person for the very reason you mentioned -- I enjoy exploring multiple characters' experiences from their own head. =)Hayley Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863143843704953161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741484401668825547.post-76214327158015090032011-04-21T11:05:36.112-07:002011-04-21T11:05:36.112-07:00If I'm reading fiction I hate first person as ...If I'm reading fiction I hate first person as you only get one person's perspective. I don't like too much description, keep it simple. I like knowing what the characters are thinking, that is readings great advantage over watching something. Other than that I can't say specifically what style I prefer, I just know what I like.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09138460557699614313noreply@blogger.com