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i wrote an Historical novel a few years ago. The story wouldn't let me
resy until I had finished....trouble is an unwanted character from a much later period inserted herself and ruined my book. i still haven't removed her.
posted by
Kabu
on November 27, 2012 at 4:03 PM
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Pat
Now it's getting really interesting! I think it's a good thing for a character to escape the author's straightjacket...
posted by
Nautikos
on November 27, 2012 at 3:36 PM
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Oh boy - I am so looking forward to my characters leading me around!!
posted by
adnohr
on November 27, 2012 at 1:55 PM
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Re: Taps - characters who do their own thing...
It almost always happens that way, Taps. Our "mind children" seem to have their own goals and objectives, just like the real ones. :)
posted by
Pat_B
on November 27, 2012 at 9:37 AM
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The only book I really ever tried to write started off well. Then after a bit, my characters started going in directions that I didn't want them to go. I tried to change their directions to my specifications but they would not cooperate. In the end, I gave up and stored it away. Once in a great while I pull it out and wonder if I could fight with them again, but I just don't have what it takes.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 27, 2012 at 7:00 AM
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