I think fiction writing is always stylized. It's not real life; it's an approximation where we smooth off the rough edges, facial expressions (and eyes) are heightened, dialog flows much more smoothly than in real life.
I have heard David Mamet called a very naturalistic dialog writer. I find that funny because I think he's one of the most mannered writers I've ever read (well, seen). But his dialog plays well and it's not til later that you realize that nobody talks like this.
I think it's the same in well written fic. If it's written correctly you're swept up in the emtions being displayed and everything flows naturally. It's not until later that it occurs to you that it's unlikely her eyes flashed green.
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I think fiction writing is always stylized. It's not real life; it's an approximation where we smooth off the rough edges, facial expressions (and eyes) are heightened, dialog flows much more smoothly than in real life.
I have heard David Mamet called a very naturalistic dialog writer. I find that funny because I think he's one of the most mannered writers I've ever read (well, seen). But his dialog plays well and it's not til later that you realize that nobody talks like this.
I think it's the same in well written fic. If it's written correctly you're swept up in the emtions being displayed and everything flows naturally. It's not until later that it occurs to you that it's unlikely her eyes flashed green.