Crying Over Prose

8 Comments 26 October 2005

You will think I’m crazy after reading this.

Yesterday as I plodded through my novel (sequel to Watching the Tree Limbs), I came to a scene I didn’t expect. That’s how I write. I’m what I call an organic novelist. A story comes to me as I type. Though I know where I’m headed, I don’t always know how I will get there. Writing that way makes it an adventure.

So, I came upon this scene and an unexpected character turned up, doing unexpected things. The character gave something intangible to my main character, something I’ve longed for personally. So I sat there and cried, wanting something my character received. So, yes, in a strange way, I envied my character. I told you you’d think I was crazy.

It’s been a joy to write this book. (Ask me again, though, when I get my edits.) Still, I feel like I’ve learned so much, that this book’s an improvement over the last. That’s part of the joy of writing–seeing improvement as I grow.

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Jeanne Damoff

Ah, yes. I love the character who drops in unexpectedly and becomes a part of the story. Sort of like the extra in a movie who catches the director’s eye and gets a “real” role. Very cool.

I don’t think you’re crazy at all. Now, just tell me what your character received that you wanted, and I’ll drop a brand new intangible something-or-other in the imaginary mail tomorrow.

xo
Jeanne Damoff

Ah, yes. I love the character who drops in unexpectedly and becomes a part of the story. Sort of like the extra in a movie who catches the director’s eye and gets a “real” role. Very cool. I don’t think you’re crazy at all. Now, just tell me what your character received that you wanted, and I’ll drop a brand new intangible something-or-other in the imaginary mail tomorrow.xo
One More Writer

Always glad to know (again) that I’m not the only one surprised by my story or crying over my characters and the things that happen to them.

And yes, you are growing as a writer and it’s fun to read!
One More Writer

Always glad to know (again) that I’m not the only one surprised by my story or crying over my characters and the things that happen to them. And yes, you are growing as a writer and it’s fun to read!
Ame

Did your tears bring healing? Perhaps God is using your fictional writing to bring tangible healing in intangible ways? I find that so much of what I have longed for and desired I give to my girls. What I give will never be possible for me to receive, and there will always be an empty space that was meant to be filled long ago. But giving to my daughters in an only-God-kinda-way fills the empty space with something different and brings healing. Something different – confidence and joy and peace knowing that they will never know such a void can exist in one’s heart and soul Perhaps, I wonder, giving the gift to your character might, in an only-God-kinda-way, fill your empty space with something different and bring a unique healing to your precious and valued heart and soul.
Ame

Did your tears bring healing? Perhaps God is using your fictional writing to bring tangible healing in intangible ways? I find that so much of what I have longed for and desired I give to my girls. What I give will never be possible for me to receive, and there will always be an empty space that was meant to be filled long ago. But giving to my daughters in an only-God-kinda-way fills the empty space with something different and brings healing. Something different – confidence and joy and peace knowing that they will never know such a void can exist in one’s heart and soul Perhaps, I wonder, giving the gift to your character might, in an only-God-kinda-way, fill your empty space with something different and bring a unique healing to your precious and valued heart and soul.
relevantgirl

Jeanne, coming from you that helps. Because I know how very sane you are.

D’Ann, you are not alone. I pray soon many others will meet your characters.

Ame, yes, you are right.
relevantgirl

Jeanne, coming from you that helps. Because I know how very sane you are.D’Ann, you are not alone. I pray soon many others will meet your characters.Ame, yes, you are right.