Comments on: Exploring a Character’s Past Wound

By: Lara McGill

Lara McGill — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:31:10 +0000

Wow...your post is fantastic, and made me do some hard thinking. (And, just so you know, that’s REALLY hard before coffee!) My recurring themes are about family, death, and misplaced guilt rooted in the deep belief that the heroine could have prevented that death. Often there is self-exile and loneliness as a result, and a yearning to fix/heal the wound, but not believing she can, either because of her own inability, or because she won’t be welcome back.

By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:11:30 +0000

I think I defined it, but then I second guessed myself.

denise

By: jamesr403

jamesr403 — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 02:13:45 +0000

Thank you, Tasha. You've articulated areas I need to work on for my current WIP. All I can say now is, "Hmmm." You've made me think. Take care of that ankle! My left ankle is permanently enlarged from a skateboarding accident (I thought I could jump my new plank off a curb into the street. I made it into the street, all right.) Thanks again.

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:19:33 +0000

In reply to Tasha Seegmiller (@TashaSeegmiller). Well, I've found at least 15 of them, whether I meant to or not! lolol

By: Tasha Seegmiller (@TashaSeegmiller)

Tasha Seegmiller (@TashaSeegmiller) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:54:57 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. Isn't it interesting how we tend to integrate variations on a theme? That said, I think the overarching concept of shame is HUGE and can be explored from a gazillion ways.

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:11:59 +0000

It has been an unending source of amusement for my critique partners and I that despite being funny and twisty and all manner of plot-like things, all of my books are about shame. I might think it's about relationships, or redemption, or creativity, or even non-fiction, but underneath it all it is shame every time. Even when I don't plan it. Like every writer, I've had tons of trauma, but it still cracks us up that no matter where I try to go with the plot, somewhere deep the wound or motivation is shame. *sigh*

By: Tasha Seegmiller (@TashaSeegmiller)

Tasha Seegmiller (@TashaSeegmiller) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:41:13 +0000

In reply to tracybrody. Thanks for sharing a bit about your story. I hope everything comes together in a way that is satisfying for both reader and character.

By: Tasha Seegmiller (@TashaSeegmiller)

Tasha Seegmiller (@TashaSeegmiller) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:39:34 +0000

In reply to Christine Dorman. One of the most interesting conversations I have with people in real life is that everyone has had trauma and everyone has wounds. We often think because there wasn't A BIG EVENT, that there aren't wounds, but they are alway present and definitely influence the way we navigate our lives. Good luck as you continue writing!

By: Tasha Seegmiller (@TashaSeegmiller)

Tasha Seegmiller (@TashaSeegmiller) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:38:02 +0000

In reply to JL Nich Author SFF. Hi! Thanks for taking the time to read and share you experience. I am an absolute wuss when it comes to most things Stephen King, but I have read other books that I end up asking when they are going to get to the point of the story. Sending great writing vibes your way.

By: Tasha Seegmiller (@TashaSeegmiller)

Tasha Seegmiller (@TashaSeegmiller) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:36:13 +0000

In reply to Christina Anne Hawthorne. I'm super impressed by the work you have done for backstory. Here's hoping it all works according to plan!