As writers, I think we all have strengths and weaknesses. My strength is dialogue. The easiest part of writing for me is writing dialogue. However, I have a heck of a time getting the scene right. I can picture it in my head well enough, but translating that to the page is quite a task. Part of my problem is my tendency to type too fast. I get excited and in a hurry, and I don't spend as much time on each scene as I should. I know I can always fix it during editing, but it would be much easier if I allowed myself to slow down a bit. A lot of writers set goals for themselves to write a certain amount of words each time they write; I think I might need to start limiting myself.
Another problem I have is finding a balance. Personally, I don't like an abundance of description in books. I prefer just enough details to adequately picture the scene. So that being said, I think I tend to put too little in.
So I'm curious. What's your writing weakness? Please share below.
Description, I can't describe worth anything. I'm working on it though! :)
ReplyDeleteThree things:
ReplyDelete1.) Romance.
2.) Superfluous language: I have a tendency to use big words when smaller, easier to follow words will suffice.
3.) Over-description. I tend to write way too many descriptors which exceedingly slows my action.
I'm working on all three of these and can already so a huge difference in my first revision!