In part 3 of writing the Action Sequence, Syd Field explains how using the elements of the location enhances the writing of your sequence.
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August 21, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Syd,
Thank you for your wisdom. I do have a question. I don’t have much craftiness when it comes to choosing the right words to use. Is there a method or resources that I can use to make my choice of words be more creative. Instead of using the same words to describe an action…hope you understand what I’m saying.
August 31, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Never mind. I never got to ask you the question. But have you read chitlik’s book on Rewrite? What do you think about it?
September 8, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Hi Mauricio:
You know, words are very important, not the sentence or sentence structure. I use one words to describe something as much as possible: he goes to the door, he leaps up and races to the door. Bang! he’s up like a shot, racing for the door. Words are active and one sentence words work very nicely. Don’t worry about grammar, but do worry about proper punctuation. Readers are always looking for ways to say “no.” Don’t give them any ammunition!
Good writing,
Syd
November 4, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Syd , you inspire the poop out of me.
When I own multiple copies of your books.. one for travel one for home reading. Travel ones are abused.
When I’m having writing problems.. I open your book , read couple pages .. Shhhbang!
I get pumped than let the creativity and technicality flow. [I finished an awesome action sequence yesterday]
Thank you for allowing me to write more often & thank you for all your wisdom.
http://www.knowthycharacter.com
-Lucky Love
November 5, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Thanks, Lucky. I wish you all the best in your writing efforts.
December 24, 2011 at 4:11 am
dear syd, i’m at my dramaric act three! should i go w/ my frist instinct?
jen:D