tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post1619888595918534957..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: #WeWriteBooks, Post 21: Description and a the Broken Trust Cover RevealStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-77157703017120508332017-06-06T18:56:05.222-05:002017-06-06T18:56:05.222-05:00Description comes really natural for me, and is on...Description comes really natural for me, and is one of my favourite parts. If it comes so easy to me, should I wait until the second draft, or should I write descriptive anyway?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-53614850689275413662016-07-27T15:19:45.897-05:002016-07-27T15:19:45.897-05:00He'd probably call it a psycho programmer.
Y...He'd probably call it a psycho programmer. <br /><br />Yes! All writers struggle with that at some point. It takes time and practice to get what's in our head properly translated onto the screen. Sounds like you're making excellent progress. :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-53834606102970173802016-07-27T15:18:16.483-05:002016-07-27T15:18:16.483-05:00LOL! It's nice that she is such a help to you,...LOL! It's nice that she is such a help to you, even if it seems critical. We need those voices (sometimes) to help us see what we can't see.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-16054427168000871452016-07-27T15:17:12.806-05:002016-07-27T15:17:12.806-05:00That's really good feedback, Abi. It's alw...That's really good feedback, Abi. It's always nice to know what you do well and what needs work. You can do it!Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-27069213572979672732016-07-27T15:16:29.466-05:002016-07-27T15:16:29.466-05:00Thanks! :-)Thanks! :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-77211017245981539412016-07-27T15:16:16.416-05:002016-07-27T15:16:16.416-05:00Yeah, I hear you. Maybe you could have a critique ...Yeah, I hear you. Maybe you could have a critique partner read your book and watch your descriptions to see if you over do it. Sometimes we just think we're overdoing it. It can be difficult to tell when it's our own writing, you know?Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-60205618719763649962016-07-27T15:14:52.149-05:002016-07-27T15:14:52.149-05:00Hooray! I'm so glad, you guys. Thanks for read...Hooray! I'm so glad, you guys. Thanks for reading them. :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-42858500362171252412016-07-27T15:14:28.232-05:002016-07-27T15:14:28.232-05:00It was a long break, huh? We are glad to be back. ...It was a long break, huh? We are glad to be back. Thanks for reading By Darkness Hid! And for the compliment. I promise you, the first draft had no description whatsoever. :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-88510675519406151962016-07-23T12:06:39.843-05:002016-07-23T12:06:39.843-05:00Thanks :) Haha, yep!!!Thanks :) Haha, yep!!!Keturah Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041749245034077912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-50674987507254167652016-07-22T22:06:42.464-05:002016-07-22T22:06:42.464-05:00LOL, I literally just snorted thinking of Spencer ...LOL, I literally just snorted thinking of Spencer trying to remember the word "sphygmomanometer."<br /><br />Awesome post! Description is a struggle for me because I see everything so clearly in my head, sometimes I forget the reader isn't <i>in</i> my head. :p But I've gotten better, mostly just by forcing myself to stop and think each descrip out a little at a time. If I do end up with extra, I can always cut that later.<br /><br />Ooh, cool cover! I love it! <3<br /><br /><br />Alexa<br />thessalexa.blogspot.com<br />verbosityreviews.comAlexa Mintahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865586987033390255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-90481723947480933112016-07-21T17:34:22.563-05:002016-07-21T17:34:22.563-05:00Ugh. Description is the worst. You ought to see my...Ugh. Description is the worst. You ought to see my sis (who, yes, is reading over my shoulder right now) complain about my descriptions or lack thereof. "What do you mean, his moustache is brown? BROWN? CanMt it be cinnamon... or... or... bark color?"<br /><br />Sometimes I think SHE ought to be the writer in the family. Or at least the editor.Rebekah D. Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216040512555099417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-85833388007412065192016-07-21T12:46:08.123-05:002016-07-21T12:46:08.123-05:00Thank you both for the advice! I definitely won...Thank you both for the advice! I definitely won't put it in if it feels really forced - but I'll also look for ways to put it in subtly. This helps me a lot! Savannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-54459461036536247962016-07-21T08:52:48.829-05:002016-07-21T08:52:48.829-05:00I think my place description is okay, my beta read...I think my place description is okay, my beta readers say I need to describe people more though :)Abinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-81467778582645468052016-07-20T23:20:28.167-05:002016-07-20T23:20:28.167-05:00I love the cover! That's so exciting!I love the cover! That's so exciting!Emma Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789949390534981103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-34623343455257500942016-07-20T23:13:44.505-05:002016-07-20T23:13:44.505-05:00It is so hard for me to "leave room for imagi...It is so hard for me to "leave room for imagination" when I'm writing description. Especially when it comes to my main characters. I guess I really want readers to see what's in my head and see my characters exactly how I wrote them. I guess I'm a little attached to the three of them. Haha.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11881323297366779812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-26965860959401126842016-07-20T22:13:29.365-05:002016-07-20T22:13:29.365-05:00Hooray for Spencer! We just finished reading Ambus...Hooray for Spencer! We just finished reading Ambushed and were anxiously awaiting more information on the release of Broken Trust. Thank you for sharing the cover, Jill! You have made us very happy.Olivia and Dylannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-84087797289395633532016-07-20T15:37:26.368-05:002016-07-20T15:37:26.368-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851865397542806708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-9831456982588135882016-07-20T15:36:22.627-05:002016-07-20T15:36:22.627-05:00Welcome back Jill!! I missed this blog...I was li...Welcome back Jill!! I missed this blog...I was like UGG I have to wait a month for another post from Go Teen Writers?! NOOOOO... ;) Meanwhile I read By Darkness Hid (yay!) I'm glad for this post. One thing that always stuck out to me about your writing is how the description always seems so real, and each character and place and action is different and has its own feel. The new cover looks awesome! I'll have to add to my 'to be read' list. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851865397542806708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-69881520009347146932016-07-20T14:27:42.018-05:002016-07-20T14:27:42.018-05:00I understand, Gisela. And, yes. Keep a "first...I understand, Gisela. And, yes. Keep a "first draft" mindset. Remember, you can always take out stuff when you edit as well as add stuff. So if you find yourself describing the weather too much, delete delete! Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-33270505213817001812016-07-20T14:26:22.888-05:002016-07-20T14:26:22.888-05:00Whoo hoo! Congrats on almost being done, Keturah. ...Whoo hoo! Congrats on almost being done, Keturah. That's awesome. And double yay for Spencer fans. :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-34463649778921377872016-07-20T14:25:31.759-05:002016-07-20T14:25:31.759-05:00Yes, this just takes time and practice to get good...Yes, this just takes time and practice to get good at, which is why I like to leave it for the rewrites.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-72463340838562729012016-07-20T14:24:50.827-05:002016-07-20T14:24:50.827-05:00I agree. If there is no natural place, don't f...I agree. If there is no natural place, don't force it. She can always think about herself once or twice in appropriate places. If she's borrowing someone's coat, how does it fit? This could give readers a clue as to her size. If she sees someone with a similar feature to herself, she could comment on it. She had brown hair, a tinge lighter than mine. Things like that can give the reader clues.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-92197711654045501032016-07-20T14:22:39.431-05:002016-07-20T14:22:39.431-05:00Thanks, Savannah! He's a funny guy, that Spenc...Thanks, Savannah! He's a funny guy, that Spencer... :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-27885801500827698032016-07-20T14:22:10.556-05:002016-07-20T14:22:10.556-05:00Yes, it stalls me too, Linea. And, thanks! I'm...Yes, it stalls me too, Linea. And, thanks! I'm excited for the release of this book. :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-85697446224036745862016-07-20T10:34:25.074-05:002016-07-20T10:34:25.074-05:00Savannah, I never described my main character eith...Savannah, I never described my main character either (not that I remember, at least) and it doesn't seem awkward to me. Let the reader imagine whatever they want; if there isn't a good place to put it, then there isn't a good place to put it. It would throw off the story if it was in an unnatural place.msphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292672282381268409noreply@blogger.com