Ready for the Magic to Happen
The magic that happens when I write is fantastic and fascinating! Think of it…an idea comes to mind, thanks to inspiration. Next come imagined characters. Main characters and the many support characters, all with the proper names to fit who they are. They will change as they follow the journey of the story.
While on this journey, they face conflict and rising tension. Add in self-reflection, and their journey becomes a story that can engage readers' imaginations.
At times, I have the help of my characters! They run off and do their own thing. I tag along and document their exploits. I did mention magic, right?
Another touch of magic comes with each character. Their personalities, quirks, preferences, habits, mannerisms, and way of speaking breathe life into them and make them believable. Some are wise, while others are wisecracking.
When I write dialogue and action, I hear and see my characters doing as I ask or as they want. It makes writing simple and fun.
It continues to amaze me how it happens, and I'm able to write the stories I've come up with.
As I said, it's magic!