However, I think tropes are a useful writing tool for beginners, and folks sharpening their skills. The give space to concentrate on skills - internal monologue, balance of thoughts and sensory, when to dramatize and to summarize, creating an organic plot, character driven plot points, etc. The challenge for either new or old writers is to bring a fresh sense to the trope. I find it's more useful to look at what they're doing right, and point it out. And point out if something doesn't work for me - if they want to engage, fine.
Right now I am working on sire/child and trying to go somewhere other than true love - it's kinda fun to subvert the trope and try to make it mine. That's another thing writers might try - The Princess Bride effect. Not sure if I have the skills warmed up yet, but trying.
There have been stories I put down because they weren't fresh for me and found others who loved them. Each person decides where the line is crossed for them on each story they take the time to read. I think that's where you're going on this part of the rant.
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Date: 2012-12-03 02:21 am (UTC)However, I think tropes are a useful writing tool for beginners, and folks sharpening their skills. The give space to concentrate on skills - internal monologue, balance of thoughts and sensory, when to dramatize and to summarize, creating an organic plot, character driven plot points, etc. The challenge for either new or old writers is to bring a fresh sense to the trope. I find it's more useful to look at what they're doing right, and point it out. And point out if something doesn't work for me - if they want to engage, fine.
Right now I am working on sire/child and trying to go somewhere other than true love - it's kinda fun to subvert the trope and try to make it mine. That's another thing writers might try - The Princess Bride effect. Not sure if I have the skills warmed up yet, but trying.
There have been stories I put down because they weren't fresh for me and found others who loved them. Each person decides where the line is crossed for them on each story they take the time to read. I think that's where you're going on this part of the rant.