Mood in Writing

MOOD

         

          What distinguishes a good writer and a bad writer? It can come down to many reasons but the most likely reason for me personally is if a writer can make me care about what is going on, and how would he or she do that? They can, by adding a distinct mood into a part of that story. All books have a general plot that takes the reader on an adventure. It is then up to the writer to make us invested in that story and want to continue on this quest. I know you are thinking, how does creating a mood make a story better?

          

            In my opinion, mood in a story is the writer’s interpretation of the situation. This mood helps us understand what the writer is trying to convey the gravity of the situation and how it affects the characters in the story. It is not very interesting to read a story that just tells you what is happening. The best part of a book is definitely how a writer makes the pain or even joy of the characters accessible to the reader. When I try to use different moods in a story, I try to imagine myself as the characters and really understand what they are going through.

          

            In conclusion, creating a suitable mood is what makes a good story in my opinion. It provides so much for the reader to further their understanding of the situation.