Lack of emotion in writing

Vulgar · 07-15-2014, 10:15 AM

What are some solutions?

Destroyer · 07-15-2014, 10:23 AM

change the subject to one which emotionally moves you

Vulgar · 07-15-2014, 10:30 AM

My writing is a part of who I am. I might be too emotionless. I must evolve with the times. I'll use the feedback here and apply it to myself, not necessarily to my writing.

yadig

Diode · 07-15-2014, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Pancake

WRITE ABOUT PRETTY TEEN WHITE GIRLS MAKING YOU Q_Q

fixed that for you, cake

PancakeBrah · 07-15-2014, 10:38 AM

U r 1 cheeky cunt m8

Pakistani Hand Cannon · 07-15-2014, 10:52 AM

dont force yourself to write

dont move the pen bruh

let the pen move you

know everything you write is an expression of yourself

& so it is also an extension of yourself

#1

veritas · 07-15-2014, 10:58 AM

People don't get my writing. that is my niche. that hits me in the feels.

dull boy · 07-15-2014, 11:04 AM

Lol @ 1

I cried in the bathroom today 'cause my cat ran away.
My dog died on a log ride. I'm getting a lap dance. Dismayed.

So emotional.

Emotional writing is mostly bullshit, when it's good. It's tapping into real emotions and then giving them a hint of mystery and wit so it's interesting. Real 'emotional' writing is done when you're being honest with yourself about things that other people can relate to... and lots of other angles.

07-15-2014, 11:15 AM

^ true

oats · 07-15-2014, 01:36 PM

To echo dull boy, I think the key to incorporating emotional content in writing is to be unflinchingly honest. When you do that, emotions naturally surface, as opposed to the contrivance of trying to find an emotion to include.

oats · 07-15-2014, 01:41 PM

I recently saw this as a comment on an article, and I liked it:

My favorite exercise is to write a short story about someone who has just recently lost their closest family member. Never mention the death. This results in a powerful undercurrent of emotion that is the hallmark of all great literature, and most certainly something similar (a manifestation of unresolved conflicts) is what you and your readers are picking up in your own writing. It is there because you are a good writer.

YDK · 07-15-2014, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vulgar

What are some solutions?

pinch your nuts and cry while you write

07-15-2014, 01:36 PM	#10
oats Steel Cut Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 5,084 Battle Record: 19-10 Accomplishments - OM HOF (2x) Champed - Fight Night LXXXIV - Art of Writing League Rep Power: 79005428	To echo dull boy, I think the key to incorporating emotional content in writing is to be unflinchingly honest. When you do that, emotions naturally surface, as opposed to the contrivance of trying to find an emotion to include. __________________ You should be water

07-15-2014, 01:41 PM	#11
oats Steel Cut Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 5,084 Battle Record: 19-10 Accomplishments - OM HOF (2x) Champed - Fight Night LXXXIV - Art of Writing League Rep Power: 79005428	I recently saw this as a comment on an article, and I liked it: My favorite exercise is to write a short story about someone who has just recently lost their closest family member. Never mention the death. This results in a powerful undercurrent of emotion that is the hallmark of all great literature, and most certainly something similar (a manifestation of unresolved conflicts) is what you and your readers are picking up in your own writing. It is there because you are a good writer. __________________ You should be water

07-15-2014, 10:15 AM	#1
Vulgar Razor-thin derision Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,422 Battle Record: 40-25 Accomplishments - OM HOF Champed - Fight Night LIV - Gimmick Battle League (2x) - Write Week II - Art of Writing League - Storytelling And Topical Invitational Tournament - STI - Haiku Writer Challenge - GWL Picture Challenge(2x) Rep Power: 49604320	Lack of emotion in writing What are some solutions?

07-15-2014, 10:30 AM	#3
Vulgar Razor-thin derision Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,422 Battle Record: 40-25 Accomplishments - OM HOF Champed - Fight Night LIV - Gimmick Battle League (2x) - Write Week II - Art of Writing League - Storytelling And Topical Invitational Tournament - STI - Haiku Writer Challenge - GWL Picture Challenge(2x) Rep Power: 49604320	My writing is a part of who I am. I might be too emotionless. I must evolve with the times. I'll use the feedback here and apply it to myself, not necessarily to my writing. yadig

07-15-2014, 10:38 AM	#5
PancakeBrah SOBER Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 12,480 Battle Record: 2-5 Champed - AOWL Season 2 Rep Power: 85899407	U r 1 cheeky cunt m8

07-15-2014, 10:52 AM	#6
Pakistani Hand Cannon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230 Rep Power: 5303583	dont force yourself to write dont move the pen bruh let the pen move you know everything you write is an expression of yourself & so it is also an extension of yourself #1

07-15-2014, 11:04 AM	#8
dull boy consults Lloyd Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 4,053 Battle Record: 0-8 Champed -1-2 Punch League Roast Rep Power: 39345604	Lol @ 1 I cried in the bathroom today 'cause my cat ran away. My dog died on a log ride. I'm getting a lap dance. Dismayed. So emotional. Emotional writing is mostly bullshit, when it's good. It's tapping into real emotions and then giving them a hint of mystery and wit so it's interesting. Real 'emotional' writing is done when you're being honest with yourself about things that other people can relate to... and lots of other angles.

07-15-2014, 11:15 AM	#9
Amen Guest Posts: n/a	^ true