The Soul Sneaking into the Creation

This week, we’re talking about how much of your soul (see yesterday’s Motivational Monday) goes into your work. Are you intentional, do you avoid it, or does it sneak in regardless? How much of your “soul” do you put into your work? 

How much does your writing reflect your personality?

Ef Deal: I don’t think any one character reflects my personality; each of my main characters does carry a piece of me. One is always focused on work to the exclusion of all else. Another is mistrustful of the world, but fiercely loyal once her trust is gained. Another is Earth Mother to younger people, and Mama Bear if you hurt one of them (or in her case, Mama Wolf). Music is a huge part of my stories.

Bobby Nash: There’s a lot of me in my work. There’s a small piece of me in every character, some more than others.

Barry Reese: I don’t usually sit down and deliberately try to put my personality and beliefs into my work but I’m sure it creeps in, especially over time.

HC Playa: As a beginner writer: oh I don’t put THAT much of me into my work.

Me re-reading after awhile and lots of personal growth… 👀 Well then that character hits a lot closer to home than I thought.

As I have written more I feel like all my characters are an amalgam of traits, some from me and some from people I have known.

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