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I don't know about "asses" in your first line of this chapter only because that is what one sits on 99% of the time. This is not to be nit-picky, but it goes to something bigger that I think you should keep in the forefront of your mind as yo write. General rule appears to be that you only need to be descriptive when something is different than the ordinary, interesting , engaging, or otherwise so out of the reach of the reader that it needs special attention. There are probably other instances that you know far better than I, but these are your writing 101 basics. I find with many writers that it can be particularly difficult to know when description and detail is not only necessary for the story but also to burnish it with your own personal touch. Because the truly great writers not only know how to tell and engaging story with all the requisite literary devices, but they have a style all their own. This style permeates all their work--if they choose to--so that a reader will know who wrote a book just by the style that is conjured up within its pages.
Now, you are young, but this thing about style is important. I know I developed my "soccer style" when I was very young like you, and it helped my development going forward. I am not sure I did this consciously--I had coaches, you don't yet--but my approach to the game has been honed over the years.
In the same manner, while you should just keep writing to get better--there is no substitute for hitting the grindstone-- try to somehow keep thinking about your style.
While we briefly went over your goals with sr. options, I have to believe that beginning to develop a unique writing style should be in there somewhere along with other reasons behind your grand efforts. So, if anything, this serves as a reminder here to be Max --within the confines of the story that you are telling--and not to forget that your words should be you all the time and not what you think others--like me--or your readers might like. yes, you need to engage, perhaps entertain, and always raise questions of your audience, but the balance needs to be made between accomplishing those goals while still maintaining your own voice. Good luck with it
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