Recently, I have been writing very dark and depressing stuff. Over the next couple of blogs I might share some of it with you. It seems to be coming from a depressed character but I have no idea what to do with the words that he tells me. I struggle to see how anybody would connect with such a character and what readability there is in it.
To some degree, and on an unfortunate angle, some of them originate from me and my state of mind lately but being a writer, it all turns a lot darker, a lot more morbid. I hesitate to think they are all coming from me, as I do not want to admit that the depression might be that bad.
Anyway, my next blog post will be the beginning of it. The story itself is called (R)evolving. Please let me know, as I publish it, if there is something in it of whether I am writing for me alone. If the latter is true, then I will keep the rest of it to myself. It has helped to alleviate some of the angst I feel about it and getting writing again though.
You have been warned!!
I can relate to this – I get in dark places and I wonder if it’s me imposing myself on the character or is the character imposing him/herself on me? Either way, I usually end up with some of better work during these periods…What does that say about me? Lol
I keep thinking about blogging some of the stuff I have been writing, but then I look at it and wonder if I should. I know I said I would but I am finding it difficult to go that next step.
Are you worried about what other people will think? You may have an incredible character who just happens to be vile…people write bestsellers all the time with those kinds of characters. The thing to remember is that you are not that character – it’s your creation and therefore completely under your control ultimately.
True enough. I will get one ready as tomorrow’s blog. Then you can tell me what you think!!
Go for it!
I am glad to say that my share of thoughts are no longer black and are channelling themselves in something much more constructive. My writing had been going in leaps and bounds. A marvelous feeling!!!