Decisions, decisions. The Universe has been really on point of late and trying to pick just one message to pass along has not been an easy choice. And look at me, I managed to use different words to convey the same action: decisions, pick, choice. There was a thread over on X about the struggle to not use the same word over and and over. As one writer said, Theasaurus is their favor dinosaur. In another thread, we were talking about characters and the different aspects of creating and writing them and the need to infuse life into them. Hence, I picked this one:
Honor them.
Love them.
Help them.
Heal them.
But above all else, Silver, free them.
Everyone, of course –
The Universe
©www.tut.comP.S. They’ll return, Silver, one day, somewhere, over the rainbow or in times without space. And then they’ll show you all the “pictures” they took, play some weird music, and finally… they’ll thank you.
This is a very basic yet very complete blueprint for writing characters and developing their arcs. I’m a bit weird in that I tend to give even my secondary characters their own emotional arcs. That’s partly due to the fact that I think in series so I know eacy of them will likely get their own story eventually. I want my readers to be as invested in their lives as I am. And trust me, I am. I’m not kidding when I say the majority of my friends are imaginary–and yes, I have a meme for that. 😆
So there it is in simple terms. For those of you who are starting to write and writers well into their careers who might need a reminder. And for readers, this is a little peek into the way a writer’s mind works. Of course, this applies to real people too. Honor. Love. Help. Heal. Free. It all sounds so simple in theory but it’s tough to put into practice. On that note, I have a stubborn hero to go tangle with. He’s not happy with me at the moment but someday, I’m pretty sure he’ll thank me. 😉
Silver James 
How does that song go//…♫♫Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose♫♫…(I’m quite sure this has nothing to do with the previous material, but that’s how my mind works) 😂😂😂
Thoughtful post, Silver!!
Thanks, Vero. And the song works. 😉
I think the Universe has it again. They always do come back in one fashion or another. I see how difficult it must be with all the characters but from what I’ve seen, you do a wonderful job. Ari will come around ☺️.
I am having “a day.” First this mess with my neck. I had a massage today and all was good until I started walking. Right back to square one. The Dr. office got back with me but misunderstood what I asked. They think I was recently at the ER and want me to schedule an appointment with them. NO. I may go rogue and just book the PT.
Second – C & C’s middle dog had surgery today. He had masses removed and his teeth cleaned. The vet said they look like lymphoma and are send them out for testing. I’m praying Bruno will be okay.
Third – Amazon is no longer going to support my Kindles. Now I have to buy a new one. I have think it has to be the paperwhite. I am not looking forward to another expense. Oh well – life.
Have a good day!
Well….dang! You HAVE had a day! I have a Kindle Fire but I never use it anymore. And it’s OLD! I mean, like 1st or 2nd Gen Fire. I haven’t looked at it in so long, it might not be supported anymore. 🙄
Ugh on the neck. We’re dealing with much the same with LG’s various MDs. I sympathize with you! And no, they NEVER seem to listen. If you can go rogue, go rogue!
And Bruno. Sending hugs, prayers, and healing thoughts. Hopefully the masses will be benign. He’ll be loved by y’all no matter what.
And finally, thank you. There are times I wonder if what I threw out there on the page is up to snuff.
Hang in there. ❤️