Anytime I am trying to figure out what I might want my next post to be, she is sitting right there on my shoulder saying- “you might think that but I sure don’t”

My characters are so clear in my mind, it’s like they’re doing the typing. Half the time when I post, I’m thinking, “Jeez, I hope people don’t think I’m like that!”

The other half I’m cackling with glee because I’m *just* like that.
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I think you bring up a great point. The deeper we explore our charactors and the better we know them, the more fun and mayve easier it is to write them.

Since Selene walks around with me so much of my day in my head, anytime I am trying to figure out what I might want my next post to be, she is sitting right there on my shoulder saying- “you might think that but I sure don’t” and then I get in these long winded conversations with her about how her life is so different than mine and I enjoy exploring all the possible different potential scenerios. I have often imagined several different options before I have written a single word!

Hmm…the more I get to know her, the more interesting she is to me and the funner she is to write. I am surprised at every turn and haven’t been bored writing her yet!
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As for writing other things, well this has made me think about motivation there too. Thanks!

While flapping the unflappable is one of my favorite motivations, I’ve only just begun to dig deeper and find additional motivation. She can only go around shocking people for so long before it’s deadly dull. (Pretty sure I’ve passed that point actally.) The little bit I’ve dug into her past has been fun and truly fascinating, because the more I dig the more I understand how it can motivate her in her current situation.

I never understood the vast complexities of a character before Lizzy. I’ve only just begun to peel the layers of the onion, and I’m fascinated by each and every one so far. Discovering how deep she can go is my newest motivation.
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@James: You know, I’ve never thought about what my motivation is. Hm…I want to make the other people in the scene think. I enjoy tossing in the odd moment, the totally unexpected, just to get a reaction and see where it goes. I want to evoke EMOTION, the kind that pulls at the gut for better or worse and makes my partner(s) in the scene have a heart pounding moment.

Many times it’s not through the character either. Setting a mood and tone can do that too. It could be a description about the overall atmosphere, or something as simple as a phone ringing at a most (in)opportune moment.

There are so many tools and tricks to accomplish this and…hey, there’s another post for you all!

Better than sex. And that’s just the part where he opens the door to see if anyone’s home.
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I am also a fan of puzzles and mysteries. Those also keep me going. Sure at times, for me, that can get overwhelming and frustrating when I can’t figure out something, but it is still fun.

When I write, I find my writing zone, where I can focus and put out better writing for my characters when there is nobody in the room with me and the TV is going and I am cool (as in if the weather is hot, I don’t like it). This is the best time for me to write and that is sometimes a form of motivation for me as well.
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the site looks great!

I think any scene can be interesting if you look for the twists and turns. In fact the scene that starts out looking like it’s going to be the most boring, normal, mundane moment is can be the best set up for a surprise element. Isn’t that the way it is? When you least expect it??
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Whole other story going on there, lol.

How was Star Wars? I’ve always wanted to pick up that book and find out more about it, is it worth it?