I have an interesting philosophical question for everyone out there. In writing, it is better to draw on one's own experience, or rather is it preferable make it all up and let your imagination to drive the story? Perhaps a combination of the two is better? So much of my writing--about 99 percent--has been pulled from thin air. I am having fun living vicariously through my characters, taking them to places and putting them into situations I can only dream about experiencing. I suppose it all depends on the type of writing; in this blog I draw upon my experiences as I share my feelings with you. If I were writing, say, a sci-fi novel, much of the science and technology I discuss would have to be fiction in order to make the story function properly. Empathy is an important quality for an author to possess. You must have empathy for other people and their situations in order to have empathy for your characters. Through empathy you gain understanding, which is another important quality in writing. You must understand your characters and settings implicitly, since in many cases they will be your own. Finally, inspiration is different for everyone. We all draw on a variety of
experiences, sources, and feelings when we create our work.
Currently listening to: "Help Me Remember" by Rascal Flatts
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