You Can Always Rewrite It!

      Today, I read about forty pages of On Writing, again. I'm almost done with it! Slowly getting there! Maybe one more day(if I feel really determined tomorrow). Anyway, King said that description is very important, and I agree one hundred percent. If you over-describe, the reader will feel like they're buried in words but under-describing will leave readers with too little knowledge of characters. Remember, when you describe, you're setting up what you what to be visualized in the reader's head. He used an example where he described a steak house; he only used 4 descriptions. That's all you need, more and you're reader will be bored and the story will drift off topic(when I write short stories and there's food, I tend to describe a lot). I think that's good advice. Not to be mean, I don't think King really helps that much when it comes to improving your writing. I mean, he kind of says the basics: write in a room free of distraction and close the door, keep reading and practicing, rewrite, use good dialogue, don't take too long on one story. I could've thought of this stuff on my own, honestly. But, I appreciate that he took the time to write this for us aspiring writers so, thanks Mr. King. :)
      Dialogue is important as well because it tells so much about the character who's speaking. What the person says tells a lot about their personality. So, of course it's better to let your character describe himself, rather  than narrate it. He said something that I never really realized that's very true. A character that you create has a part of you in them. You made them. If the character is in a situation, you decide what he/she should do based on what you think is best. So, in a way, they are kinda part writer, part made up person. I thought that was kind of cool. Basic rules:

• Dialogue is a good way to describe characters, since it's coming straight from them. Make good use of it and try to throw in some thoughtful similes and metaphors.
• tell the truth when you write
• don't go crazy when you describe things but don't under do it.
• write exactly what's in your mind on 1st draft. You can always rewrite it. When it's time for the 2nd draft, fix spelling/ grammatical errors and find connections, patterns, underlying themes and symbolism

When you think of something worthy of a story, write it down pronto. Then when it's time to rewrite it, find symbols and themes. You don't really have to write the story with themes and patterns in mind. You can always find some with a little imagination. Also, resist the temptation to show people the story before it's complete. Keep it away from doubts and influences, it's your story! It won't go as you first  imagined it would go if someone suggests something or brings up an idea. You can brag when it's finished, though! hehe. Bye!!!