Reader Syndrome: Letting the Story Tell Itself
I love our world, mainly because it’s filled with people with various perspectives. Our brains are wired in different ways so we might see something that our neighbor doesn’t and vice versa. That’s where this post comes into play, giving you guys insight into how I tell a story.
Novel writing can become formulaic. Get a plot, throw in some characters, do a little editing, and once you’re done, publish it on Amazon. Easy. I followed this pattern (minus publishing) up until my recent book. Foresight presented a problem: I need more story, but I’ve said everything that needs to be said. Writer’s block was imminent when I fell into what I’ll call “Reader Syndrome.” This is where you’re no longer the writer but a witness, a reader experiencing the story for the first time.
Dialogue: Writing Snappy Conversation for Story Development
I love characters. Can’t have a good story without them. Subsequently, I love dialogue. The banter between lovers, the squabbles amongst siblings, the mourning of lost comrades. Good dialogue connects a reader to the characters, showing them their personalities, how they relate to others, and sometimes providing vital information.