Today I helped a friend edit a paper for one of his classes and it struck me what I seek to accomplish with my writing. His paper was a review of a concert he had attended. The goal of it was to make the reader feel like they had also been there.
For me, I want to do the same in some respects. I want to tell a story and paint the picture for those that read my work. They would be able to visual and experience the same things the characters in my novel do. Whether the story brings the reader to tears or to laughter, I want to evoke emotion through my words. Being able to pull the reader in is what will keep them interested. That’s how writers create a loyal fan base. How can I be a successful writer if people don’t find what I write interesting?
What I am currently working on is part fiction but mostly based on real life experience. I can only write honestly about what I have seen and experienced. So I am staying true to what I know, which will allow me to paint a very vivid picture.
Over the next month I will spend more time on my book, as I am still in the brainstorming phase. It has lasted longer than I thought, but I refuse to rush through it. I want to take my time.
“Whether the story brings the reader to tears or to laughter, I want to evoke emotion through my words.”
This is exactly what I want to accomplish as well. Good luck on your book.