For You Beginning Writers

Recently I wrote a paper about meeting my fictional characters, not creating them. Afterwards, I had an additional thought that should have introduced the article. Here is its essence in case anyone out there s having trouble trying to create their own characters: fix your mind on the fact that the world all around you is full of imaginary characters. Don’t waste time trying to look them over for they aren’t there. Just instantly see the one you are going to write about. Let him show up, without your knowing anything about him and get acquainted with him as you write. Perhaps he arrives on the scene by opening a door and there he is. Learn about him gradually.

And by all means, don’t be guilty of saying “him or her.” Writers should know “political correctness” is not good taste. Write for future generations, not for a whim. It will sink you. Stick to tradition.

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