So, for about a day now, I haven’t written at all, and I’m okay with that, because when I do get back to my story, I know that I will have come back with more motivation and inspiration. I will have more of a clear head, and my “friend,” Mr. Writer’s Block, will be gone. Okay, that’s a lie. Mr. Block hasn’t come for a visit, but I’d like to use that as an excuse.
This brings me to wonder, “What are my characters doing when I’m not writing?” As I stare at the point I left off at, my characters are staring at me, I am here at my desk, staring back at them. It’s almost as if we’re playing a staring game, and I will not let them win.
I will be the one who determines their future…It will be me who makes the first move! I hold all the power…
Now, in order to do that, I feel that I must observe what they are doing when I’m not writing. First, I read the beginning of the scene that I have put them in, (though mostly I just scan the scene, because if I really read, then I the editor in me will want to jump in and take charge). I try to pay attention to the mood, but not just my characters, mine as well, because often times, my mood isn’t the same as it before. Since I’m writing from my Heroine’s POV, I toss my hair back (like a celeb), getting into character and continue on my writing journey.
If you happen to be lucky, and who knows exactly what your characters are up to when you’re not with them, then good for you, (I envy you!)
Ha ha! This is awesome. And yes, you are in charge. That’s something a lot of writers don’t realize. You’re one step ahead of the rest!
Thank you! 🙂
Knowing that I’m in charge, took a long time to figure out, but after being so frustrated one day, I let one character have it…and what do ya’ know, it was the soon to be mother-in-law! Ha, ha!
What a witty post, reminds me of Toy Story, perhaps your characters are off on adventures of their own without your knowing!
Thank you! I don’t find myself a very “witty” person, and on this particular blog, I was trying something a little different — thinking outside the box. I’m glad you liked it! Thanks again! 🙂
Your lucky to have control over your characters. Mine are still bossing me around. Thankfully, they are usually right.
Oh, I hear you on characters bossing the writer around, and that is such a pain! It’s taken a lot of work, but I finally managed to get them to behave…by bribing them! 🙂