Spinning Perspectives began with the
May 2014 post. This month, I will "spin-out" a few conclusions on thoughts and how I’m moving
along in rewriting.
First, we write the stories that are
part of who we are. Even nonfiction must connect to the writer in some way. Financial
support is good, but it can’t be the only motivation and is unlikely to be
available for unknown writers or writers without a platform. If one is not
published, does it matter if it is fiction or nonfiction in a financial sense?
Even fiction requires research. And countless workshops have a cost. We
write because we have to, to understand, to find ourselves.
In
trying to find the right perspective, one can accept the idea that all in life is
connected, and this certainly is so in crafting a satisfying story. As far as my
story is concerned, I need to change-up my characters and switch perspectives.
The characters are still thin and need to ring truer. My threads need to be light,
but strong in connections.
To
move forward I have pieced together a virtual, patched-up quilt to wrap around me as I
write. The pieces are more complete with forgiveness, understanding, and the
knowledge of my roots and who I am.
With
my unique quilt, I will search for the right words and lines that float. Truth as weightless as
light, a bubble, a quick shadow, and illusive to my characters until
the last page turn.
