Writer's Trademarks Meme

[jedibuttercup]

OK. So, I'm not-- unless, Heaven forfend, my Yuletide story decides to sprout like a crazy weed-- going to participate in NaNoWriMo this year. The most I've ever managed in one month before was in the 25,000 word range, which left me wiped out for weeks afterward and feeling hugely disappointed, so-- no.

I do, however, still have ficathons and promised stories stacked up to work on. And when I saw this meme go 'round, it got me thinking, too. I'm a fairly self-aware writer, but no one is perfectly so, and I'm always interested in improving.

Gacked from st_aurafina:

What would you say are the trademarks of my writing? What themes or quirks or turns of phrase have you noticed? What is it that makes a story by me -- well, a story by me?
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Comments

[glam-geek.livejournal.com]

You're very kind to your characters. Not always in the situations you put them in, but you always explain their motivations! The way you write them, your audience can sense your sincerity.

[jedibuttercup]

I have never thought about my writing style that way before. "Kind"? Because I do put some of my characters through the wringer.

But yeah, it does make sense, the way you define it. I never really think about making sure everyone's motivations show, but I am pretty concerned with always getting into characters' headspaces before I write them, so I guess it kind of works its way in. Interesting.

...Sincere. I like that; it's probably one of the best compliments anyone has ever given my writing. Thank you!