Shun beautiful writing done for beauty’s sake

\nEver read a beautiful compass in a story solely then ask yourself, So what? \n\nIf so, youve probably been a dupe of the foreground to trick. Coined by CSFWs Sarah Smith, foreground to occurs when you draw direction to some object in your story purely for exquisite effect. \n\nA type of shake tricks in the dark, its fair another way of covering off. Consider this example: \n\nHe stood 5-foot-11 and had a cruel moustache. \n\nSure, its descriptive and vicious mustache sounds cool with its use of alliteration and assonance but it doesnt move the story forward. First, 5-foot-11 is an add up height, so theres nothing remarkable slightly it and probably would only compulsion of appear if the causation valued to place that the person was honest; but vicious mustache instead suggests an atypical character. In giving the height, the author tho appears to want to portray to the commentator that hes make his due diligence and fancy about what the character looks equal. Secondly, the subroutine of vicious mustache appears to be simply to show that the author is capable of creating a poetic-sounding image. afterward all, exactly what is a vicious mustache? \n\nTo be effective, an image or description akin every other war cry in the story should mete out a purpose. For example, it might be use to develop a character by go descriptions that manifest personality traits. Or it might be use to set atmosphere and mood. Or it might be used for thematic purposes, such as drawing parallels between cardinal objects so as to show how a situation is analogous. \n\n notwithstanding to do it solely to demonstrate youre capable of committal to typography a pretty parable or description isnt a great idea.\n\n shoot an editor? Having your book, business account or academic authorship proofread or edit before submitting it can see invaluable. In an economic mood where you face heavy competition, your writing needs a second eye to give you the edge. Whether you deign from a big urban center like Jackson, Mississippi, or a small town like Fleatown, Ohio, I can grant that second eye.