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Noticing Newbies: October 08, 2014 Issue [#6595]

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Noticing Newbies


 This week: Writing Jargon
  Edited by: Sara♥Jean Author IconMail Icon
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1. About this Newsletter
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3. Letter from the Editor
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6. Ask & Answer
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Writing Jargon
There are many writing terms that have definitions that are confusing and misunderstood. Do you know what they mean?


When beginning my NaNoWriMo Prep this month, I realized that I had some misconceptions about what some of our writing jargon meant. I mean, I knew what they were, but in my head, I had them a bit mixed up. So, let's take a look at some of this writing jargon, and put it in its place!

protagonist:
I was using it this way: the "good" guy in the story
What it REALLY means: the main character of the story

Fact of the matter is, it doesn't matter if the protagonist is good or bad. A protagonist is simply the main character, or characters. It does not distinguish whether it is the hero or the villain.

antagonist:
I was using it this way: the "bad" guy in the story
What it REALLY means: a person who actively opposes someone or something

So, essentially, the antagonist tries to throw a wrench in the protagonist's plans. It doesn't matter who is good and who is bad, it just matters who the main character is, and who tries to cause problems for the main character.

So, once I got these issues out of the way, I realized I had most everything pretty right, but I'll share those, too. *Smile*

scene:
a sequence of continuous action

Some think this one is just the surrounding where something takes place, but that will be addressed in the next jargon term. This is the actual sequence of action. Are they talking? Are they fighting? Are they running, watching a movie, eating, or taking a walk? That is the scene.

setting:
where a scene takes place

This one describes the place. *Smile* The setting is where things are happening, and the scene is what is happening.


Well, there we go. It is, at least, a place to start. I know that a more firm understanding of protagonist and antagonist completely changed the way I am approaching my NaNoWriMo novel. Silly, maybe, but it really did make a big difference. I hope they are able to help you, as well!


Editor's Picks

Let's take a look at some stories focused around a protagonist.

 THE DRIVE HOME Open in new Window. (13+)
The protagonist is mentally processing disturbing thoughts on her drive home.
#972947 by TalCre Writess Author IconMail Icon


 Women Open in new Window. (18+)
Four separate days of a relationship between worshipful protagonist and his perfect woman.
#1121621 by Penwrath Author IconMail Icon


 The Dream Open in new Window. (E)
A recurring dream that wrecks the life of the protagonist.
#1157095 by Pratibha Author IconMail Icon


 A MAN WHO WAS RUNNING LATE Open in new Window. (E)
The story is of a day of an Indian but ends with the protagonist rediscovering himself.
#1215154 by nicky Author IconMail Icon


This one has a protagonist and an antagonist description.

 Character Descriptions Open in new Window. (E)
2 brief character descriptions: one protagonist; one antagonist for upcoming novel
#1190495 by Jongleur Author IconMail Icon

 
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Ask & Answer

Here's the feedback from the last newsletter - awesome! Thank you!

ANN Counselor, Lesbian & Happy Author Icon said, "As a reviewer, I appreciate getting a response back to be and letting me know if my review was helpful; then, I can know how to encourage and help. Sometimes I reference grammatical errors such as mixed verb tenses when there are many and I explain and show what is needed. Most often, I let the writer know what made me feel the poem; a giggle, a smile, sadness, and sometimes laughter out loud. If your writing gave me the emotion you sought, I'll let you know. ANN"

I think that is excellent! It is important that we reply to our reviewers, so they know they did a good job. I think, though, that many people are hesitant to review a reviewer. Few would be willing to say, "You know, I wish you wouldn't have said it this way," or, "Wait, but you didn't tell me how I did with this part." So, I would say, be willing to ask your reviewers questions!

Rhyssa Author Icon said, "Thank you for featuring my poem in the newsletter."

You are quite welcome!

BIG BAD WOLF is Howling Author Icon said, "I like to get involved in Interactive-type stories - there's so many paths to take, and so many options for creating an addition, from cute kid stuff, to the stuff that's so adult, I can't say much more than that. *Laugh*"

Those can, absolutely, be a lot of fun to follow along with. A "choose your own path" sort of story, built by the other people around you. They are lots of fun!

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