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When writing, how much are your characters like or unlike you?

I often find that my Heroine’s words and actions are similar to mine, though only when I’m in a good mood.  When I’m not, it’s like someone else is in charge, and the Heroine has a voice of her own.  I must admit that during these times, I’m very delighted that the female MC has finally spoken.

Moods can definitely add a little spunk to our writing, spice to our characters and allow the shy writer to not hold anything back.  There have been times that I’ve been frustrated about writing a certain scene, or even my mind goes blank, and I just write my way out of it.  (It might not be the best idea, but editing can always be done).

Now, writing about characters is not something that I enjoy at all, but I think that’s because I’m not a fan of talking about myself, however describing them is what I find fun.  As for my Heroine, I write her to appear like I wish I looked, make her stronger than I am, and make her appealing to my readers.

How do you write your characters?  Are they like you, or not?

Okay, so since I’ve finally moved and everything is back to a somewhat kind of normal (FINALLY HAVING INTERNET), so I’m happy in my Writing World once again, and it feels great!

Now that I’m writing again, I see the hunger, the need and the passion for writing coming out stronger than ever before.  In some ways, it’s that powerful drive I had when I began Redefined Dreams. When I was writing my first book, there were  days when I had no idea what I was doing, whatsoever.  Having known what I know now about the pressures, the stresses, the joys, the sleepless nights that come with writing a book, I wouldn’t trade any of it.  I find it funny that I usually work better after knowing what and how things will go, and what’s going to happen.  Is that odd?  Anyway, the second time around, I feel more prepared for what’s ahead, and am willing to deal with what ever situation I’m in, I will write, Write, WRite, WRIte, WRITe, WRITE!!

Hello, Book #2 (Somewhere Down In Texas)! As I begin writing you, I want you to know that I am going to write you very differently, than with Book #1 (Redefined Dreams). I’m going to do my best to organize you as best as I know how, pay closer attention your characters and words, though I will care for you just as much, as I did when I wrote my first book. Also, this time, I will be using Scrivener, which I’m hoping will be helpful!

I feel though as if I’ve grown from way back when, from when I first began, in March of 2010. Whether it be knowing the difference between “passed” and “past,” the layout of writing a MS, or learning to deal with the daily pressures of getting it done, this time I know what to expect. I’m willing to take the challenges that are ahead, and even push myself more, whereas I didn’t in the year process of the first book.

My goal for finishing Somewhere Down In Texas is December 12th…

The carpet installers have been here for about an hour and a half, and while I have boxes behind me that are begging to be opened and glassware that is staring me in the face, I’m sitting here at my new kitchen island, reading writing blogs…though I know that I should be writing Book #2!

I’m wondering if it is really so bad that I’m reading instead of working, but I see it as being a kind of inspiration, maybe even a little nudge. I have come across some wonderful, inspiring and powerful blogs that all have one thing in common, they all make me want to write! I have learned a lot from these bloggers (whether they are authors, editors, or even book lovers). Since I have completed “Redefined Dreams,” I’m looking forward to maybe trying to go about Book #2 in a different way, who knows…