{"id":28530,"date":"2024-07-16T03:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=28530"},"modified":"2024-07-17T09:56:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T16:56:09","slug":"impossible-concurrent-actions-by-kristin-noland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/16\/impossible-concurrent-actions-by-kristin-noland\/","title":{"rendered":"Impossible Concurrent Actions by Kristin Noland"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Impossible<\/a>Let\u2019s welcome back Kristin Noland<\/a> as she shares with us \u201cImpossible Concurrent Actions\u201d Enjoy!<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

That\u2019s Impossible!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most fiction authors think nothing is impossible; it\u2019s fiction after all. But there are things that are impossible, even in fiction.<\/p>\n

One of the top impossibilities I come across when editing is impossible concurrent actions<\/b>.<\/p>\n

When I\u2019m editing, I assess each sentence, not just for clarity, conciseness, and rhythm, but for believability as well.<\/p>\n

Most concurrent actions are presented with an introductory phrase, like \u201cDigging in my bag.\u201d<\/p>\n

This sets up the rest of the sentence to explain what happens while<\/i> the character is digging into their bag.<\/p>\n

Possible Concurrent actions<\/b>:<\/h2>\n

Digging in my bag, I wondered if I left my keys at home.<\/p>\n

Digging in my bag, I checked my surroundings.<\/p>\n

Impossible Concurrent Actions<\/b>:<\/h2>\n

Digging in my bag, I pulled out my keys.<\/p>\n

Digging in my bag, I grab a pen and notepad and jot down my thoughts.<\/p>\n

Once they pull out their keys, are they still digging?<\/p>\n

Once they grab something or start writing, can they still be digging?<\/p>\n

If you think about adding the word<\/strong> \u2018while\u2019 to the beginning of the sentence, you can spot the impossibility easier.<\/p>\n

While digging in my bag \u2026<\/p>\n

As an editor, I think about if actions can be done simultaneously or not, and I often act out written simultaneous actions to see if they are possible. (Winking and grimacing was my favorite.) In this case, I wouldn\u2019t have to act it out. I can visualize the character and know what they are doing is impossible.<\/p>\n

One of the character\u2019s hands would hold the bag or hold it open while the other digs for whatever they are looking for.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at a different example.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Running alongside his friend\u2019s moving car, Dave opened the door and jumped in.<\/p>\n

Now, I didn\u2019t have to act this one out either. In fact, I advise against it. It\u2019s dangerous \u2026 and impossible.<\/p>\n

One cannot run while jumping.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not sure it\u2019s even possible to open the door of a moving car, no matter what movies show. And I\u2019m not going to try it to find out. Yet, if I\u2019m line editing, I will suggest an edit to the sentence.<\/p>\n

Dave ran alongside his friend\u2019s car, opened the door, and jumped in.<\/p>\n

One of my absolute favorite impossible concurrent actions is talking while drinking.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d love to go on a stakeout,\u201d she said, sipping her tea.<\/p>\n

Go ahead. Try that one. If you did, I bet you were drenched in tea!<\/p>\n

One cannot drink and talk at the same time.<\/p>\n

Now for you sci-fi and fantasy authors out there who are like, \u201cMy character has four arms, the speed of a cheetah, and two mouths,\u201d your character may be equipped to perform these actions simultaneously. But we mere mortals are not.<\/p>\n

If you do have characters with more appendages and organs and superpowers<\/strong>, great! Keep in mind they have limitations as well.<\/p>\n

A character with four hands can only do a maximum of four things involving their hands.<\/p>\n

Recently, I had some pushback on a speaking while drinking example. They stated readers would know that the character couldn\u2019t do both at the same time and would picture the drinking happening after the character speaks.<\/p>\n

That may be true, but it\u2019s not accurate and some readers call out poor writing skills. \u2639<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t want that. We want our readers to love our writing and all of our stories and not let out a resigned sigh or stop reading because of a mistake that could have been easily fixed.<\/p>\n

Debatable Concurrent Actions<\/b>.<\/h2>\n

Here are some highly debated concurrent actions. At least, they are highly debated among editors.<\/p>\n

Talking while smiling and talking while laughing.<\/p>\n

I think you can laugh and talk at the same time, but not for long.<\/p>\n

In my opinion,<\/strong> you can smile and say a few words, but to keep smiling through an entire story? I have my doubts.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere\u2019s a funny story for you. [Goes on for a paragraph telling the story],\u201d she said, smiling.<\/p>\n

She probably can\u2019t talk for a paragraph while smiling. Intermittently, sure, but not the whole time.<\/p>\n

\u201cNever in a million years,\u201d Gretta said, laughing.<\/p>\n

I have no problem with this sentence. Though if Gretta continued to laugh through more than a sentence of dialogue, I would say that was impossible.<\/p>\n

Revising
\n<\/b><\/h2>\n

When you are editing, check your work for impossible concurrent actions.<\/p>\n

Try acting them out and see if what you wrote is actually possible.<\/p>\n

If not, simply revise the sentence. Break it up into two sentences or use \u2018and\u2019 or \u2018then.\u2019 And, if necessary, remove the \u201c-ing\u201d action that follows the dialogue tag.<\/p>\n

I hope you enjoyed this article.<\/p>\n

Happy writing and revising!<\/strong><\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Kristin<\/a>Kristin Noland–Speculative Fiction and Crime Fiction Editor and Ghostwriter<\/p>\n

Kristin is an editor and ghostwriter who works with women authors of speculative and crime fiction. With her extensive experience and her caring and encouraging style, she guides authors through the writing and editing process to strengthen their storytelling skills and ensure readers are entertained and immersed in their stories.<\/p>\n

Get free author resources at: https:\/\/www.nolandediting.com\/author-resources<\/a>
\nRead the Noland Editing Blog. https:\/\/www.nolandediting.com\/blog<\/a><\/p>\n

You can find her on these socials:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Blog: https:\/\/www.nolandediting.com\/blog<\/a><\/p>\n

Threads: https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@noland_editing<\/a><\/p>\n

LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kristinnoland<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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