One of the biggest obstacles a writer confronts is his/her own inner critic. The constant comparison to other writer's accomplishments, abilities, and popularity are weapons of mass destruction against the thin, struggling thread of confidence imploring us to write something!
I have at least evolved to a place where I am willing to own my sometimes offbeat, definitely sentimental, but sound ability to tell a story. I don't see myself as one who takes the time to use the page as a canvas, or a brick of clay as a starting point. I just do what I've got to do to draw the reader into the life of my characters. To embed them, along with myself, in the journey.
But, that does not mean that I am not drawn to masterful use of language, especially when it sculpts a character out of new clay to such an extent that I absolutely know this character. I know who he is.
A friend wrote and released a song several months back and I listen frequently, not only because it's beautiful and well crafted music, but because he uses that exact art form to define the protagonist in the song. His character development style is brilliant:
Thought I'd lost myself to everyone else outside me, but inside I was still...
Light and empty, ineffective sentry on guard... against my will
Check out Blanket of Blue Skies (Dan Franklin Music), music and lyrics by Leland Jackness on Amazon. I recommend listening with earbuds so that not only the lyrics show you the man in the song, but the fantastic, simple, and clear guitar notes can carry you through your mini journey. Support indie music!
I #AmWriting for the pure joy of self entertainment!
~cre8tvdeb
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