My Respect for Fiction Writers Deepened After I Wrote Fiction Myself
It is tougher than I had imagined
Pointing fingers is often effortless, but being judged is tough.
As a fiction reader, when I was the one dishing out criticism, I realized I never truly grasped the effort and dedication that go into creating something. Only when I began fiction writing did I understand the value of constructive feedback over outright dismissal.
I have more respect for the fiction writers now.
The following are the key reasons why fiction writing is harder than it seems.
1. Characters
Each character that you introduce has to have a different persona. In non-fiction, you are giving your opinion; when you write, you may self in your own words. But if you are writing about Sarah, who is a mean corporate leader, you have to sound mean, unlike your own self 😃.
Additionally, the way they talk has to be consistent across the story. They can’t change their behavior between chapters unless there is a valid reason.
2. Pace
The number of people who read is decreasing by the day. And so, if you want the attention of your audience, you need to keep the right pace. I have read many…
