Writing a story is sort of like being one actor in a play with many characters. You have to put yourself in the story by becoming each character. Often that means placing aside your personal beliefs and emotions so that you can think like characters who are completely different than yourself.
If every character was a reflection of an author’s personality, it would probably be impossible to make a story believable. For me, putting myself in the story by becoming someone else is how I’ve always written. I’m not sure I could do it any other way.
If you’re a writer, how do you put yourself in the story? As a reader, do you also put yourself in the story? Do you feel like an onlooker when you read, or do you feel like you become the character?
Do other writers in the MFRA 52-Week Blog Hop put themselves in the story? Find out here.
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Writing fiction is a great way to exercise the important skill of looking at the world from another’s POV.
When the characters are all too similar, regardless of whether they are reflections of the author, it feels like an echo.
Great questions Kate, I think they help the reader understand a little more about how different authors create their stories.
As a reader, I want to see it all playing out in my head like in a movie. I enjoy it most when I get so immersed that I can almost hear the waves crashing or smell the salt air.
Like the idea of becoming someone else. And you’re right. If every character was e, it would be a boring story.
Hi, Sadira. I agree. It can be eye opening.
Definitely, Holly.
Hi, Dee. I’m the same way. Whether I’m writing or reading, I’m seeing the story like a movie. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Helen! It can be frustrating sometimes, especially when a character does and says things you don’t like. LOL.