Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Observation

It's ridiculously difficult to start a novel that begins with a stormy night and not come across completely cliche all "It was a dark and stormy night."

So, um... "It had been a long day, made longer by a heavy and persistent drizzle that trailed through [] Valley."

Err, hum... buh?

4 comments:

  1. How about the first clear day after a week of heavy storms? A little twist on the cliche that may still achieve the effect you are looking for.

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  2. Don't know why.. there's no sun up in the sky... stormy weather

    This song brought to you by Ear Worms R Us

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  3. Someone's age might be showing. I have no idea what you're talking about, Noxy.

    Yngwe - good call. I like it!

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  4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxrQ-O4-J70

    It's not the best recording I have ever heard, but It gives you the idea.

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