Hows it going?
My writing process is a lot different then most. I sit at my desk (preferably when it has lots of random writing before i rub it out and things to destract/inspire thoughts). It has to be a new exercise book and a new pen. The first thing I do is create a character (usually male) and let myself get really attatched to him/her. Then I get to know them really well, everything about them, to the finest details of their lives.
When I learn to love/hate them I throw them into some kind of trouble and think about what i could put them through, how I can hurt them. Then if I’m lucky enough they will tell me their stories and if not then I have to do some guess work. They don’t mind if I put them through hell because they know it’s for their own good, for their outcomes. Other times it’s not that simple…
Then I try and make it interesting for an audiance, I don’t usually think of the audiance first unless I’m writing an older children’s novel, then we’re restricted to no-so-evil events. There’s not much else to say…I write then type and edit at the same time, then usually have it workshopped or gone over by someone.
Everyone’s processes are different and this is just mine ( I know it’s kind of weired but enjoy:p)
Your process is great Ash. I like the way you need to have a new book and pen. It’s obsessive so I relate to it.
I think you have a very interesting approach, and like you say, no one’s process is the same, and neither should it be. Keep writing luv. xx
By: pwe2008 on September 30, 2008
at 4:50 am