tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187113478167673948.post4159610604915410795..comments2023-10-07T04:58:18.214-06:00Comments on My Personal Blog: Am I Cheating On My Characters?Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714394723532487643noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187113478167673948.post-88577589485437866792010-02-09T09:10:44.142-07:002010-02-09T09:10:44.142-07:00hello. sorry it's been a few days since i'...hello. sorry it's been a few days since i've been around. hard to read my little computer lately----but i got my glasses now, so all is well :D<br /><br />Deep pondering post. "why do i write". i've had that discussion with friends before. I'm known for saying "publishers don't exist". they tease me, but in many ways it's my way of keeping my writing on track for the right reasons. because you're right--i've seen it happen with several friends. once you start writing to impress others, the passion within the words changes--often falling completely away.Pendragon Inmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033342350163944078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187113478167673948.post-35519595127613432682010-02-08T11:38:22.760-07:002010-02-08T11:38:22.760-07:00When I finished my last WIP, I wanted to cry becau...When I finished my last WIP, I wanted to cry because my characters felt so real to me. So, I think I know what you mean. I think it's a good thing that your characters come alive and I also think they would understand your need to keep creative juices flowing. :)<br />Good luck!Rachelle Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522589944408062365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187113478167673948.post-70650052812390017612010-02-07T07:17:14.522-07:002010-02-07T07:17:14.522-07:00I think writing new characters, and a new story, c...I think writing new characters, and a new story, can actually contribute to your original story. You'll go back with fresh eyes, new ideas, hones writing skills and you'll be ready to kick some butt on the first one.MeganRebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285116194891827858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187113478167673948.post-48947484323851182392010-02-06T20:02:15.733-07:002010-02-06T20:02:15.733-07:00I don't ever feel like I really leave them. I ...I don't ever feel like I really leave them. I kind of see it like we all live in one big house and I've just wandered into one of the other rooms. They're still there, I'm just getting a snack in the kitchen while they chillax with a movie. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187113478167673948.post-90977273467479983532010-02-06T19:02:15.944-07:002010-02-06T19:02:15.944-07:00Characters are like children--they all deserve you...Characters are like children--they all deserve your time :)<br /><br />When I finished my book, finally, the characters rested. They got quiet. They don't harass me anymore. It's wonderful. When I go back it's like visiting old friends.Cheri Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102570290810616371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187113478167673948.post-25156337306071655682010-02-06T18:32:41.632-07:002010-02-06T18:32:41.632-07:00I think your feelings are normal, but also that yo...I think your feelings are normal, but also that you don't need to worry about "leaving" your characters. You can always go back to them, and when you do you'll have a fresher perspective. I understand what you mean about your reasons for writing. I think every writer goes through something like this. We write because we need to, and then we write because we have a voice--a voice that we want heard. It's ok if that's part of why we write, it is what drives us to become better and learn more about our craft. Just don't let it take control all the time :o)Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078158663459610289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187113478167673948.post-41965935000936855462010-02-06T12:06:20.352-07:002010-02-06T12:06:20.352-07:00I think it's easy for me to move on. I don'...I think it's easy for me to move on. I don't feel that feeling of regret that you seem to feel in setting my characters aside while I spend time with new ones. <br /><br />By nature, writers are two-timers. You're just too nice ;)<br /><br />Time to do some cheatin' my friend! We're all doing it!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187113478167673948.post-21377695579898066782010-02-06T10:45:34.059-07:002010-02-06T10:45:34.059-07:00You know, it's funny. The book I sold, I'd...You know, it's funny. The book I sold, I'd left behind. I had actually started two others and when I had the one on one, I just happened to take the first three chaps of that old story. That was the one they loved!<br /><br />Sometimes taking a break is what you need. It doesn't mean it won't get picked up. Never quit hoping.Melissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187113478167673948.post-60078330189938239262010-02-06T09:43:25.133-07:002010-02-06T09:43:25.133-07:00Christine, I don't think of it as cheating on ...Christine, I don't think of it as cheating on your characters. I think of it as expanding your family. There are so many stories out there that need to be told. Don't limit your self. Be bold. Get out there and plant some roots in that family tree.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04610208244881298012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187113478167673948.post-33353124301699026702010-02-06T08:35:41.478-07:002010-02-06T08:35:41.478-07:00It's not cheating...just a hiatus of sorts! I...It's not cheating...just a hiatus of sorts! I can't wait to read more!!!!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14230095866994143495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187113478167673948.post-7661323297460993742010-02-06T08:32:28.589-07:002010-02-06T08:32:28.589-07:00I understand your feelings of leaving your charact...I understand your feelings of leaving your characters behind, but I look at it as leaving on vacation. Because I'll be back.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184772057308479564noreply@blogger.com