One
thing that I have learned on my writing journey is that I sometimes write by drawing
on my own true emotions. I recently went through a season of pain – from
physical, to loss, to rejection, heartbreak, to pain caused by persistent worry
over a few life issues. This distressing winter would just never end!
The
story I am currently writing seemed to benefit from all this pain that I was
experiencing as a human—a human who also writes stories. My main character was
going through some pretty hefty pain and sorrow—a pain I have not experienced
in life. Both of us internalize our anguish, where it can fester. I found
myself drawing from my own experiences and emotions while writing this story. I
could feel her agony right down to the bone, as she could feel mine with each
tap of the keyboard. We both benefited from my pain, but also from my faith. Clearly,
the hand of God’s played a role, leading to a healing for both of us in “THE
END”.
Do
you draw on your own experiences or emotions when writing? Do you feel it tough
to do? What about reading an emotional scene? Does it stick with you?
Between
you, me and the gatepost,
Loree
On April 29th, Author Amy Lillard with be back with us. She has her second book coming out, so look for that! Katie's Choice will be released on May 1st.
