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Exercises Google Doc: docs.google.com/document/d/1IlY0_lUFbbJIP7VX9gtst5matgkbZK7rOtjDY3zkTU4/edit?usp=sharing
LEARN MORE:
→Character Development Techniques: youtube.com/watch?v=2_-p1cCbF9s
→Tone and Reality: youtube.com/watch?v=s14EwGWmGAE
→Breaking Down Los Angeles by Ling Ma: youtube.com/watch?v=78V7u067z6w
→READ MY SHORT FICTION: https://linktr.ee/shaelinbishop
→If you want to support my channel, you can tip me on ko-fi! ko-fi.com/shaelinbishop
INTRO
Hi, I'm Shaelin! I'm a fiction writer and university writing instructor. I've been writing since childhood and completed over a dozen manuscripts, and am currently pursuing traditional publishing. I've also published over fifteen short stories, many of which you can read online. On this channel, I chronicle my writing journey, as well as chat about writing craft and technique! Everything I just chat about is just my personal writing philosophy, but I hope sharing it might inspire you!
0:00 - why specificity is such a critical concept for writers
2:26 - the powerful impacts of specificity on a story
4:37 - specificity is authentic
5:39 - specificity is realistic
6:22 - specificity is vivid
7:20 - specificity is interesting
8:55 - examples: specific vs vague details
10:53 - level one vs level two specifics
14:33 - the scale of specificity
18:33 - creating a convincing reality with thisness
20:24 - finding more compelling language
22:16: concretizing the abstract
24:40 - specifics as a characterizing tool
26:55 - revealing details
29:37 - hyperspecifics as satire
30:48 - defamiliarization
32:12 - creating atmosphere, tone, and reality
35:40 - specific sensory description
37:14 - jargon and the language of
39:28 - possible troubles with specificity
41:32 - exercise 1: filling in the blanks
43:00 - exercise 2: finding lived specifics
**I do not use or promote any AI writing 'tools' or platforms - my writing process is 100% human and AI-free. Please do not contact me asking me to promote one.**
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Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishop
Exercises Google Doc: docs.google.com/document/d/1IlY0_lUFbbJIP7VX9gtst5matgkbZK7rOtjDY3zkTU4/edit?usp=sharing
LEARN MORE:
→Character Development Techniques: youtube.com/watch?v=2_-p1cCbF9s
→Tone and Reality: youtube.com/watch?v=s14EwGWmGAE
→Breaking Down Los Angeles by Ling Ma: youtube.com/watch?v=78V7u067z6w
→READ MY SHORT FICTION: https://linktr.ee/shaelinbishop
→If you want to support my channel, you can tip me on ko-fi! ko-fi.com/shaelinbishop
INTRO
Hi, I'm Shaelin! I'm a fiction writer and university writing instructor. I've been writing since childhood and completed over a dozen manuscripts, and am currently pursuing traditional publishing. I've also published over fifteen short stories, many of which you can read online. On this channel, I chronicle my writing journey, as well as chat about writing craft and technique! Everything I just chat about is just my personal writing philosophy, but I hope sharing it might inspire you!
0:00 - why specificity is such a critical concept for writers
2:26 - the powerful impacts of specificity on a story
4:37 - specificity is authentic
5:39 - specificity is realistic
6:22 - specificity is vivid
7:20 - specificity is interesting
8:55 - examples: specific vs vague details
10:53 - level one vs level two specifics
14:33 - the scale of specificity
18:33 - creating a convincing reality with thisness
20:24 - finding more compelling language
22:16: concretizing the abstract
24:40 - specifics as a characterizing tool
26:55 - revealing details
29:37 - hyperspecifics as satire
30:48 - defamiliarization
32:12 - creating atmosphere, tone, and reality
35:40 - specific sensory description
37:14 - jargon and the language of
39:28 - possible troubles with specificity
41:32 - exercise 1: filling in the blanks
43:00 - exercise 2: finding lived specifics
**I do not use or promote any AI writing 'tools' or platforms - my writing process is 100% human and AI-free. Please do not contact me asking me to promote one.**
SOCIAL
Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishop
![SPECIFICITY | a writers most powerful tool [theory, examples, & exercises]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ketYQv1tJLg/mqdefault.jpg "SPECIFICITY | a writers most powerful tool [theory, examples, & exercises]
Exercises Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IlY0_lUFbbJIP7VX9gtst5matgkbZK7rOtjDY3zkTU4/edit?usp=sharing
LEARN MORE:
→Character Development Techniques: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2 p1cCbF9s
→Tone and Reality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s14EwGWmGAE
→Breaking Down Los Angeles by Ling Ma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78V7u067z6w
→READ MY SHORT FICTION: https://linktr.ee/shaelinbishop
→If you want to support my channel, you can tip me on ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/shaelinbishop
INTRO
Hi, Im Shaelin! Im a fiction writer and university writing instructor. Ive been writing since childhood and completed over a dozen manuscripts, and am currently pursuing traditional publishing. Ive also published over fifteen short stories, many of which you can read online. On this channel, I chronicle my writing journey, as well as chat about writing craft and technique! Everything I just chat about is just my personal writing philosophy, but I hope sharing it might inspire you!
0:00 - why specificity is such a critical concept for writers
2:26 - the powerful impacts of specificity on a story
4:37 - specificity is authentic
5:39 - specificity is realistic
6:22 - specificity is vivid
7:20 - specificity is interesting
8:55 - examples: specific vs vague details
10:53 - level one vs level two specifics
14:33 - the scale of specificity
18:33 - creating a convincing reality with thisness
20:24 - finding more compelling language
22:16: concretizing the abstract
24:40 - specifics as a characterizing tool
26:55 - revealing details
29:37 - hyperspecifics as satire
30:48 - defamiliarization
32:12 - creating atmosphere, tone, and reality
35:40 - specific sensory description
37:14 - jargon and the language of
39:28 - possible troubles with specificity
41:32 - exercise 1: filling in the blanks
43:00 - exercise 2: finding lived specifics
**I do not use or promote any AI writing tools or platforms - my writing process is 100% human and AI-free. Please do not contact me asking me to promote one.**
SOCIAL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaelinbishop/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishop")
