 Fantasy: April 06, 2016 Issue [#7575] |
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This week: From Point A to Point B Edited by: Storm Machine  
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“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine
“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” – James Michener |
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What would it take to get a character from point A to point B?
The part about point A to point B changes depending on your story. What you take with you is sort of a meaningful journey for someone who isn't going to be able to go back home for any reason. These items you have in your pockets and on your person may be lost, stolen, or removed for any reason. Take a moment and assess what you're wearing: clothing, jewelry, and the things in your pockets. What do you add when you leave your house?
Half the time I think my fitbit is a watch more than a fitness tracker, but that's because I don't let my fitbit bug me about what I'm doing every day. I like to see how my workout went, but I'm not that tied to it, perhaps.
I have a necklace today, and I wore a skirt this morning that was heavy, so later I took it off. (Now I'm wearing a shirt with leggings.) I'm wearing my wedding ring but I won't when I go to yoga - and I'll have a complete outfit change by then, too.
However, if I were in sci-fi, that fitness tracker might be something else. My cell phone, which seems to be always on me though the thing never fits in a pocket anymore, would be another item I need. Sunglasses are required for me to drive, because it seems every time I forget them the sun glares right in my eyes as I'm attempting to navigate somewhere. I have keys, my purse, and often some sort of project to keep me occupied in case there's extra time somewhere.
That doesn't happen often, but it might.
So bring yourself to your favorite characters: Harry Dresden doesn't carry a lot of things with him, but we get accustomed to these items and what they do for him. There's the necklace his mother gave him, the shield bracelet, the duster and the staff, and all of these have magical properties. I know more about his typical magical accessories than what is in his wallet, except he buys pizza for the fairies, so he can't be totally broke. He must have a driver's license, but we never hear about that at all.
Contrast this to Phedre no Delaunay de Montreve. She has many different outfits, and the physical items most noticed about her and by her are the scarlet mote in one eye and the marque (a tattoo running from the base of her spine to the nape of her neck). Most of these outfits are not important, though the few that are will be described. She has a cloak in the first novel that identifies her as an anguisette (which is very important). She might have money on her, but it is just as likely she doesn't. She's not known to carry weapons or armor.
What is it that your character can't live without? Can't leave home without? Can't imagine facing dangerous situations without?
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willwilcox
Sesheta,
Very cool newsletter, written with a passion I could feel. Awesome. 
Thank you! 
Joey' Falling for the Season 
"Q"
Oh, your comments are so very true, So many times, I receive accolades from friends and writing group associates only to have my confidence crushed by my family who appears completely uninterested in my work. My daughter's lack of enthusiasm often hurts the worst.
At first, I was devastated because my purpose in writing was to chronicle family histories, events, and stories, but my family seemed entirely unconcerned. It wasn't until I started experimenting, trying to learn how to be a better writer, (thinking that maybe that was why they rejected my efforts.) That I discovered, quite by accident, that I was getting something from my writing.
It was that release, freedom from one's self-imposed inhibitions that some of our more accomplished authors speak about, which was now driving my efforts. I no longer write for my family, I write for myself. If some day, I learn enough about turning my key pounding scribbles into something worthy of publishing for the world, then well and good. If not---"So mote it be" as I am not writing for the world either.
I'm glad you write for yourself. May your journey lead you wonderful places. |
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