Tuesday, August 28, 2012

A Half Full Perspective

Do you ever have days where you just feel empty? Not depressed. Not stressed. Just kind of blank, stuck in a white cold zone of nothingness. Those kinds of days make writing really hard, but you know what? You can use it to your advantage. Bring one of your characters into the zone with you. Whatever scene you're writing at the time, have your hero or heroine experience it with lack of feeling, then wonder why they don't feel anything. This could be especially jarring for a character who's normally vivacious and will add a whole new dimension to their personality.

See...even on empty days, there's always something to use in your writing!

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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I have yet to meet a writer who hasn't experienced days on empty! It is the nature of pouring out yourself on the page. At some point you need to find a rest to refuel.

joy said...

yes you are right Michelle. Sometimes my head is blank too and it is good to know that it can help my thinking too:)
Is it possible to take out this code thing under coz sometimes I have to write three or more times just to get through with it.

Michelle Griep said...

And hopefully that rest stop has plenty of chocolate!

Unknown said...

I love your ideas, Michelle. You're right, we have something to work with even on "blah" days. Praying God's blessings on your home preparations this week. :-)

Michelle Griep said...

Aww...thanks Gwen!

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