I'm writing a book and want outsider advice; its fantasy!
2006-07-17 06:57:24 · 4 answers · asked by Wyld_Chic718 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I'm not sure what you mean by fluffy writing. The overdone, often cliche prose of stereotypical romance novels, as already described, is actually called 'purple prose', not fluffy writing. However, from the way you phrased your question, I imagine this is what you're reffering to.
'fluffy' is used to describe books that are too basic. For example, the devil wears prada is what I would consider fluff reading; it's easy/quick reading, and isn't teaching me any lessons I haven't seen a hundred times before.
The thing is, 'fluffy' depends primarily on the reader. What I consider fluff reading, a friend might consider really heavy/educational. It depends on what you've read, what you know, and so on. For example, most adults who read kids books are doing 'fluff' reading, but the kids who read the same books aren't, b/c to them it's new, and contains new thoughts/ideas/words.
Fluffy also isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's still entertaining to read and gives your brain a chance to relax from more intense reading.
2006-07-17 07:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by threesidedorchid 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everything threesidedorchid has said.
On a further note, in fanfiction, "fluffy" and "fuzzy" writings refer to romance, when the romantic characters are spending time together/do something cute, whatever, where the reaction from the audience is generally "Aw...". It's romance, but doesn't get into anything serious in the story.
2006-07-17 09:08:43 · answer #2 · answered by koros 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually romance novels are considered fluffy. However, IMO, all books that use excess description and large words just for bulk are fluffy to some extent. Why say "Jane commenced to salivate as soon as Connor strutted languorously into the lovely, candle-illuminated boudoir of his shivering, voluptuous captive," when you can say "Jane began to shiver, shaking her curvy frame, as soon as Connor stepped into the ring of candlelight around the bed"??
2006-07-17 07:01:54 · answer #3 · answered by Julia L. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd consider romance or unnecessarily sugary scenes to be an example of 'fluffy' writing.
2006-07-17 07:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by starchilde5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋