Those of you who are writers probably know what it's like to get attached to your characters. After all, they're your creation. You've put in good time and devoted much finger exercise to their development (I hope).
I find that I sometimes fall in love with my characters. You know what I mean? I'm just like, 'Man! You are awesome! Wish I could be like that! Die.'
I was recently writing a story in anticipation that I was going to kill a character. I knew it would make the story more powerful, and the main character more motivated. But...
When it came down to it, it really pulled my heartstrings to do it. Call me a sissy, but I felt sorry for the character. I was like "You know, it's been a good run and all, but now you must die."
And you know what? The person took it without one complaint. one. Man. What commitment, eh?
The scene was, I felt, a very tense and powerful one. I mourn in silence, people. Mourn with me. Lament all those sorry side characters who don't serve much other than motivation for the protagonist. Let us have a moment of silence for their silent dedication and service.
Hi, Boromir. Yeah, feel free to join us. You too, Obi-Wan. Thanks for coming. We appreciate your service.
Moment of silence over.
Really, guys, after writing an emotional scene, how about backing off a little. Allow yourself some time to recover from the tragic event. Formulate what'll happen next. And then continue.
Signing off!
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