Comments by Brooke Dees Most recent public comments by Brooke Dees https://nowcomment.com/users/84646 Details https://nowcomment.com/documents/268241?scroll_to=2425909 https://nowcomment.com/documents/268241?scroll_to=2425909 Fine details can develop the story and characters. It makes them more defined and gives the writer material on what the story should be. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:00:07 -0400 interesting idea. It adds more depth to the character and it gives a stepping stool for the writer to build off of later. https://nowcomment.com/documents/240374?scroll_to=2181660 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240374?scroll_to=2181660 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:39:40 -0500 too much detail can take away from the action in the scene or the story in general https://nowcomment.com/documents/240374?scroll_to=2181651 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240374?scroll_to=2181651 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:37:40 -0500 when he feels sad or in pain, he tells his story or revisits it as a reminder to not do what he did. https://nowcomment.com/documents/235523?scroll_to=2139358 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235523?scroll_to=2139358 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:49:08 -0400 they can't have what they need https://nowcomment.com/documents/235523?scroll_to=2136417 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235523?scroll_to=2136417 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:35:52 -0400 after the mariner shot the bird the wind stopped so they could not sail the ship https://nowcomment.com/documents/235523?scroll_to=2136363 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235523?scroll_to=2136363 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:32:05 -0400 Don't hate your writing if you are passionate about it readers will see that in your work. Also if you hate the writing thr story won't be as good or seem self- loathing. https://nowcomment.com/documents/225299?scroll_to=2042708 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225299?scroll_to=2042708 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:53:01 -0400 sometimes seeing the suggestions are easier to digest instead of hearing it. https://nowcomment.com/documents/225299?scroll_to=2042653 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225299?scroll_to=2042653 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:51:07 -0400 Apply Culturally https://nowcomment.com/documents/214990?scroll_to=1971907 https://nowcomment.com/documents/214990?scroll_to=1971907 I agree with the author when they say that translating a idiom directly from another language may not always mean the same thing in english, so you put the cloeset thing to it. I beilieve that there should be some kind of historical context for the idiom to stay true to the culture. Fri, 21 Aug 2020 09:47:37 -0400 Realisticness https://nowcomment.com/documents/214990?scroll_to=1969134 https://nowcomment.com/documents/214990?scroll_to=1969134 It is better to take direct quotes from a person rather than domesticate what they say because it makes the story more real and it doesn't feel like a robot. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:11:49 -0400 Being Honest https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1964831 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1964831 By making a dark side or a more unconventional side to a character it makes the character more relatable and therefore likeable. Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:15:47 -0400 Relatable https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1959577 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1959577 Ordinary lives are more relatable so more people would want to read about it. Something that you think is boring about you, could be interesting to someone else. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:59:30 -0400 so convoluted that you feel like the ideas are not getting accurately translated onto the page https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1959542 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1959542 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:57:37 -0400 Finding Balance https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1959346 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1959346 I agree with the author don't bite off more than you can chew and don't do to little. Find a balance between a conflict that is interesting but not something too hard. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:45:42 -0400 Situation https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1959317 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1959317 The author does a great job of pointing this out and conveying it,you have to put yourself in a situation where the quirk is in conflict with the situation. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:42:46 -0400 Perfection https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956226 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956226 Don't put yourself on a high pedestal or make yourself seem perfect. And always expose flaws and take responsibility of them Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:16:17 -0400 Flat and Round Characters https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956196 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956196 I like that they mention that in first person the author has to work harder on what kind of character they want and what will work with the story. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:58:11 -0400