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02-28-2005, 08:38 AM
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When is a Good Time for Characters to Eat?
A lot of authors overuse this...
In some books, it seems that every few pages the characters are eating something.
Or doesn't use it at all...
In which case, it leaves the reader wondering when and what they eat...
What do you think would be an adequete time for people to eat in a fantasy-adventure story?
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02-28-2005, 08:42 AM
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hmm...i think i'm one of those people who never sends my characters off to eat. this is how i see the whole concept: we all eat. everyone knows this. unless something important is going to happen during the meal (someone says something important or some event occurs), i don't see the point in putting it in. i mean, i have a story to tell and i don't want to waste excess on things that are unimportant. but that's just my opinion.
~Crzy
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02-28-2005, 08:48 AM
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Good point...
Usually no one minds people not eating in stories, so I'm sure it'll be fine...
I'm off to write then, thanks a million!
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02-28-2005, 09:00 AM
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Good advice from both mia and crzy. If it's not necessary IE: something important happens/is said during the meal..I tend to think it's implied they eat at some point.
Ditto with going potty 
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02-28-2005, 02:58 PM
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Though that's not to say that's not an ideal time to introduce a new aspect of the story. It's easier for people to talk in a restaurant; it leaves a nice chunk of space to let them talk as long as you want without one of them having the excuse to do something else, and adds that little bit of extra realism that you asked about here.
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02-28-2005, 06:32 PM
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I like to make my characters eat.
I also make them take showers and go to the bathroom.
Not alot, just enough. I think it makes them feel more realistic.
My entire second chapter takes place in a restaraunt, and alot of important things are said.
Also, my character is quite boring, and realizes this while eating cold chicken leftovers one day.
If you can use it and make it fit in well, then go for it.
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