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Originally Posted by sleepy jack
I didn't even know Updike died recently; either way you missed my point. Good writing is about ideas (after all this is what a story is) not about flowery descriptions and overusing metaphors. The point I was getting at with Updike is he IS all execution (and the quality of his execution is one that's up for debate) and as a result of this not a very good writer. But hey if phrases like "groaning concussions" and "tinkling shivers" make stories appear well-written to you than whatever, have fun with your imagery wanking.
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Execution in terms of directness and a subtle descriptive nuances, like Macdonald or Howard.
Good writing is about is a combination of light and sound, too much of just one and it's a flat essay.
Orwell had ideas, but no life to put in them. Good writing is transcending just letters on paper.
I apologise for my "derogatory" comments, insulting somebody after their death just gets at me. He didn't know however so it doesn't matter.