Knowing particular circumstances and how they would possibly play out, helps us write better stories.
Considering what I saw:
I was watching how lions and other animals the other day on Nat Geo TV. That is: How they hunt and how they lost out on catching their prey. Most times they didn’t bring down their prey, it was because they weren’t observing and using the right procedures.
Somehow it led me to think about how we could write better posts and stories.
Let’s look at how lions hunt:
While they’re young their mothers train them how to hunt. But they don’t always understand the finer points of hunting until they have to take part in a hunt or hunt for themselves.
Their mothers were so good at hunting. It looks so easy to do, that the youngsters think they can just rush up and grab the prey. No problem!
- So when they are eventually allowed to go hunting with the grownups, they `spook’ the herd of buffalo or buck, by rushing in too quickly without thinking out the situation properly. The result: everyone in the lion pack missed having dinner!
- Also they didn’t take cover behind tall enough grass, to be able to creep up close enough to the herd without been seen.
- Also they need to select the easiest target. Not an animal too big or strong for them to bring down successfully.
- They have to be careful they don’t get hurt by the buffaloes horns or be trampled underfoot by the sharp hard hoofs. Once badly hurt they are not able to fend for themselves and don’t live much longer after that!
- · Lions usually work as a team. Everyone has a part to play in the strategy of hunting. They fan out and set up a network to catch their prey. Who does what and when? So everyone must know their place and what to do at the right moment.
- Adult lions are so clever… they consider all the possibilities. And have plan B and C in place if things don’t go according to their first plan of action.
Now back to us as writers,
We can’t just rush in and post any old thing. It’s knowing what people want and how they will react, before you write your blog.
And if we are writing a book, we have to strategize our moves:
- To plan our story’s plot we need some ideas of what we want to write about. If it’s an adventure story or thriller, what type of drama would take place in the setting you have chosen?
- What type of characters will play those types of parts? Which characters play which parts, and how the story will pan out?
- If we want our book to be authentically successful, we should consider what factual elements in our story will get the most effective results?
- If we decide on a dramatic situation, what knowledge do we have of a situation like that? For instance, if it’s about boats, you’ll need nautical knowledge.
- What are the finer things, to round off our story, to make it a fantastic read? The in between stuff that holds the story together is just as important. How will we link the circumstances, to make the story exciting and run smoothly to a fantastic end (successful conclusion)?
- And what about having a `twist in the tale’, another unexpected end to our story? If you know something about life, you may be able to think of other ways (using plan B or plan C !!!), of ending your story well.
Learning behaviour patterns!
If we aware of how people generally behave and re-act in particular circumstances, we will have a better idea of how to write up those different types of settings in your own stories.
- How do angry or bad people behave and what would be the results of their behaviour?
- What are characteristics of a hero or heroine? And how will you get them to save the day?
- The timid or funny person, how would they re-act to what’s happening?
- And if you were in that same situation, how would you react?
Like the lion mother…
You train and groom (prepare) the actors in your story and decide on the parts they’ll play.
But after a while, you’ll find the personality of the characters take over the story. They start to lead the way.
And that’s when it gets interesting and exciting for you as the writer. And you as a producer of the story have to play the part of director of the production. That means controlling the plot to its happy ending.
Have I given you a lot to think about?
And nothing is straight forward. If you `read between the lines’ of things you read, you’re bound to discover a lot more information.
Love reading your posts dear , keep up
Glad you enjoyed it. But what did you gain from it?
Wow! Very cool posts related to the characteristics of a high quality writing. I acknowledge your professional writing. But, tell me: Does this time have other implicit meanings, besides writing tips and tricks? :)
If you read the other comments on this blog, you will see other people have thought about the article from different angles. That's how they read the subject and responded to it.
That proves people see things differently and according to their own knowledge and experiences! So you are welcome to re-read and think again on the blog... and see what else you find in it!
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That is one of the most important aspect of writing, if you don't know what are you writing about, you can't even write two or three lines, you should have complete knowledge about the topic you are about to write, and that required research and reading.
P.s I'm back to commenting life ;) :P
That's it
in a nut shell'. Well said. Thank you. Once I have an idea of what I want to write. I write something down. Make lists, diagrams, whatever. It's like building on a foundation, to work on. But you got to write something to to get your idea together. The more you add to it, the more yourplan' of the plot comes together.That's great story. Great writing We hope everyone will benefit from the explanation
It is an integrated theme
The truth about hunting black is scary to us
But the way of the young will be as innocent as them
A really wonderful article that has beautiful ideas well posted, my friend
Yup sometimes it is scrary but hunting is always be a big fun for lions
I think the lions enjoy the challenge and teamwork. I'm always impressed how they take up their positions. Everyone of them has to know whats required of them and what to do at the right time.
That is so important when writing, knowing what each character in your story plays and when. Observing and timing, what to write and when.
Your brought out the fact, that as beginner writers we have a lot to learn, from the successful authors.
But I don't understand the word 'black' you used, in connection with hunting?
I am your post upvote and resteemit done
great post my frend @artguru
A great theme
at the top is characterized by precision, wisdom and integration of ideas
I suppose the parent lions have learnt wisdom from all their experience of previous hunts, what is the best course of action to take. And if that doesn't work, they have some idea how to handle it another way.
So the more we write and listen to what people want, we sure to `catch' a successful topic that will trend for us.
The basic idea is "to execute your plan when you have the resources to complete it!"
It means that the child tigers and other animals want to hunt but they are not so strong to complete their plan and that's the issue with the writers. Because if they don't have the knowledge and idea then how can they write about their title?
So as usual your article is so meaningful if anyone want to get something out of it.
Your relation and comparing of the animal's hunting with the writers are so different and amazing!
Thank you ma'am!
Yes, we start out with a basic idea. And it is only by doing some research on it, and by writing up notes, etc on it that we have a foundation to work on.
You see each young lion has a different personality and so they react according to their personality.
Yes absolutely right!
We should do brain-storming for our every new article or blog which we want to write. But yes it is true that not only animal but every humain also react differently according their upbringing and social interactions. But if a group of people are trained together they might react with a same response.
@artguru you may have better experience that's why you may guide us better!
Yes, we are inclined to group with like-minded people, because we can relate to what they are saying and doing.
But here on Steemit and the internet, to gather followers, we need to watch general re-actions to whats going on and been said. It's like watching the flow of water going over a small to medium waterfall... how do we catch the salmon jumping up stream!
Yes you are right, internet and all the social websites and platforms have given us the opportunity to group with our like mind people but yes it's also very difficult to find such people in this countless users like as you said in a flow of water.
Yes i guess you are right. We should take somethings into consideration when writing. Gather ideas, write new things, be mindful of your article expression and how people will accept it. Try to make sure what you right is not easily bored if writing a story. And many more things should be look into also. This is a great helpful post for writers. Thanks for sharing this with us
Yes if we took more time to consider how we write and what we write about, we would have better blog content, hey!
Wao really very amazing and interesting article.This is very beautiful idea.I always like your post.Thanks for sharing.dear.@Artguru.
But in which way did it help you? What interests you most?
I'm interested because I'm trying to get feedback, so I know what else I need to go into with more depth, perhaps? Or change the theme of the topic?
Yes it help me.my personal interest in wildlife information.I daily watch Nat Geo TV.I really like animals.And never change the theme of the topic.Because this is perfect.@artguru.
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A good analogy. To get something important we must have the right strategy. Lion hunting has given us many lessons.
Like @artguru
Aaah, yes, to be successful in life, we need to be always strategizing our next move, not so?!
Yes mam @artguru
It is an important if anyone don't know what are he writing about🙄
We may know what we would like to write about. But it's how it's put together that counts.
Hi my honorable mam @artguru i like your article all things specially i learn your behaviour suggestion when some people angry with me so i express apologise for him....thanks for your suggestion
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Really important speech my dear @artguru
Hopefully, it will useful for everyone
Thanks for sharing
What do you think was the most important factor in it? Would so like to hear your view on it.
Excellent post 📪 i like it
But what impressed you most?
And what else would you like to read about that would help you further?
Wow,this story just owesome.
I always like your writing.
Carry on dear.......
Aaah, and I do so carry on, don't I! Hehe!
In all that I say, I hope there was something in it, that was helpful to you.
Yes, I know you are so brilliant writer.
I really said that your writing helps me a lot.
Yes. But I was interested in what stood out importantly for you.
You see, so many people make comments about liking a blog, but as writers of those blogs, the feed-backs are important to know what else we need to write about that really interests people.
Yes, you're posting this kind of thing. We love them as well.
But one thing, your writing feels so good because your writing style is different from others.
Good article...!
I think this content can help us,,,especially for newbies...
Thanks for sharing this imformative blog
Have a good day
Steem on!
I think we all are newbies. Why should I say that? Well, the world of technology is advancing so fast, that as writers we have to understand what people really are looking for... trends come and go. Not by years, but from day to day!
Congratulations for your post
Nice. Nat Geo which channel mem?
Nat Geo is channel 182. My husband and I love wildlife, so we watch it often.
All the best.... 💘💖💝
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Thank you for your kind words. But I would like to know what impressed you most?
You see, I need to know what everyone is into, so I can help in their area of interest and provide it in future.
Very genius! I dive into your post, @artguru! Full of explicit and implicit meanings ... Amazing! Cheers!👏
I think if we write from different points of view, we are bound to hit the mark sometime. Using different examples to describe the topic makes it more interesting doesn't it?!
Wow.... Really lovely post...my dear lovely friend artguru
So glad you liked it. It's great to have you around to visit us.
Congratulations for your post my dear friend.
I appreciate your every post. That's great writing. thanks for sharing... best of luck
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