Today I'm exploring craft. The writing craft. I'm trying to think of different sections or categories. So far, I have:
- patterns
- plot
- rules of 3
- word play
- favorite words
- word usage
- vivid verbs
- character growth
- voice
- tense
- action
- dialogue
- rhyming
- grammar
- style
- genre
- conflict
What other ideas do you guys have? I'm trying to narrow it down to 10 categories. HELP! Which ones might I combine? Any and all ideas will be most welcome!
Yikes, I'd combine patterns with rules of three. word play with favorite words and style with genre.
ReplyDeleteConflict + action could be combined in an interesting counterpoint...HTH
ReplyDeleteVoice + dialogue
ReplyDeleteGood luck Christie! I'm checking out your Lucky Clover PB contest next.
Also, I wanted to share some good news with you. A story you critiqued of mine last year was just published last week by MeeGenius! It's up on my blog if you wanted to check it out. Thanks again Christie.
I think I finally have my top 10 list for story craft elements:
ReplyDelete1. character (incl. pov)
2. theme (incl. emotions and premises)
3. dialogue (and voice)
4. plot
5. beginnings and endings
6. conflict/action
7. pace
8. words (incl. word play, onomatopoeia, verbs, vocabulary, metaphor, alliteration, etc.)
9. patterns (incl. rules of 3, etc.)
10. rhyme
Thanks ladies!