Love this essay. It’s a good way of looking at the election. I am participating in NaNo this month, having taken a leave of absence from my job to write my new rough draft. Honestly, it is the perfect distraction from the election, but I like your emphasis on the motivation of characters because that IS the story. Yes, we need to understand that. Great angle.
Fantastic post with fantastic points. I am going back to my characters with this focus. Thank you. and thank you for encouraging communication that includes listening to understand. You are a gem!
Wow, @Laura, thank you so much!!! I'm glad this post resonated. These are tough times and I am trying hard to find a way to process without hating or blaming!!
Nope, that's not what I was saying, @Isha Yiras Hashem. I've always considered character motivation in my writing. I had not considered motivation in other people's voting as closely.
Love this essay. It’s a good way of looking at the election. I am participating in NaNo this month, having taken a leave of absence from my job to write my new rough draft. Honestly, it is the perfect distraction from the election, but I like your emphasis on the motivation of characters because that IS the story. Yes, we need to understand that. Great angle.
Thanks, @Linda Berlin! I'm glad the newsletter resonated with you. Good luck on your draft!! You got this!
Fantastic post with fantastic points. I am going back to my characters with this focus. Thank you. and thank you for encouraging communication that includes listening to understand. You are a gem!
Wow, @Laura, thank you so much!!! I'm glad this post resonated. These are tough times and I am trying hard to find a way to process without hating or blaming!!
Am I right in understanding that character motivation hasn’t been a primary focus for you until now? It just seems like a significant oversight.
Nope, that's not what I was saying, @Isha Yiras Hashem. I've always considered character motivation in my writing. I had not considered motivation in other people's voting as closely.