We defend ourselves with descriptions and tame the world by generalizing.
– Iris Murdoch, The Black Prince
Author Quote Monday: Iris Murdoch
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A Severed Head
No foolin', Iris Murdoch was a great writer. Though this isn't a story about beheadings (at least not yet), it is a wonderful example of great dialogue. A good friend of mine suggested I work on my dialogue. I knew I needed to...so, web search for best novels with good dialogue. Since I just saw "Iris" the movie last week (great movie, btw), I went with the author who was portrayed in the movie. Good choice. I'm halfway done. Next up on my reading break, I have a couple of books from two of my wp buddies.
Read a book
Break time for Ty. Since I have the whole book arranged into chapters, I've decided to stop and smell the pages. Other pages than my own. There is nothing like the smell of a Kindle in the morning. I need a book with well written dialogue. I'm thinking of an Iris Murdoch book, but will take recommendations. I have been writing my dialogue with very few "he said, she said". Even I get lost in my dialogue. I get lost sometimes trying to figure out which toon is talking. I need help. W.P. says, "So, why not take a break and read a book, Ty?" "Well, thank you for the suggestion W.P., I think I will follow your advice." "Best you do, you sucks at dialogue." "Really? I say, isn't that a bit too harsh?" "Not really, honesty is never harsh, it is just honesty." "Hmm, it still hurt." "It's like discipline when you are a child. I gave you an honest assessment in love and it hurt. But, you will change your behavior, right?" "I don't know, I haven't yet." "Give it time, Ty. Meet me here in a week." sigh "OK."
Time to Write 