This month's Insecure Writer's Support Group post is hosted by Olga Godim, Chemist Ken, Jennifer Hawes, and Tamara Narayan. If you're not familiar with the IWSG, check them out on their website and Facebook.This month, we've been posed the following question: Have you ever slipped any of your personal information into your characters, either by accident or on purpose?
It's hard to answer this question because there are different levels of personal information. To some extent, all of my characters, from the heroines to the villains, come out of my personal experience. Some of them, such as Joanna in Lyon's Legacy and Gwen in the Season Avatars series, draw more on my background or personal preferences. I've used other characters to vent emotions. Something deeply personal? Not telling.
How much of your characters are you? Feel feel to share in the comments.
Hi Sandra! I agree with what you expressed. How can you take the writer out of her writing? I can't! Happy writing in October!
ReplyDeleteI guess we do draw upon some experiences to create our characters. Not a lot of me in my characters though, at least as far as personality.
ReplyDeleteEvery writer at least subconsciously bases characters on themselves.
ReplyDeleteFundy, the writer makes all the difference!
ReplyDeleteAlex, other people can be a big inspiration too.
I agree, Pat.
I don't think a good author can help but include bits of himself in his work. That's what makes it feel authentic.
ReplyDeleteNice... Keeping secrets makes it all that more intriguing. Well played my friend, well played. hehehe
ReplyDeleteAnna from elements of emaginette
There are things I've dealt with through my characters and I'm not telling all either.
ReplyDeleteI vented my anger at someone in my writing once. Very cathartic. Then I changed the name, but I still remember. LOL
ReplyDeleteMaria, authenticity is important.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anna!
L., it's sometimes a good idea to keep things close to your chest.
Diane, it's healthier than venting at the actual person.