rktho
Troubadour
I'm writing a book on dragons and I'm having trouble writing them in a believable way (ie, in a way that doesn't sound like I'm writing about flying humans while occasionally mentioning spines, wings, or flames.) My dragons walk erect on two legs and are twelve feet tall. They have spines on their backs and heads that collapse like fans, and their ears are the same. Males have squarish snouts while females muzzles are more pointy. Male horns are spiral ridged and dark while female horns are ivory smooth. They live in cities and have an emperor and an advanced police system. In addition to natural fire they have weapons such as swords, spears, and bows, as well as the concept of armor. Other than armor, satchels, hoods, rings, or other such practical items, they don't wear clothes. (Their genitals are hidden by an inconspicuous flap.) Dragon cities are often based on the outskirts of forests where there is plenty of game, and towns are spaced apart so there's usually at least one city within flying distance of another one.
I can describe it all I want, but I can't visualize it, and if I can't visualize it, I can't write it. What's wrong with me? Does the premise just not work?
I can describe it all I want, but I can't visualize it, and if I can't visualize it, I can't write it. What's wrong with me? Does the premise just not work?