Change is the framework of life.
I'm a planner. Always have been, always will be. I prefer to have dates set months in advance. To know exactly, without a shadow of doubt, what will be happening, when, and where.
My sister and I...okay, so mostly I have been planning a trip back to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in February. It was going to be the trip of all trips. Super Spawn is getting tickets and traveling things for Christmas. A portable DVD player, a pillow pet!
Then I learned that I'll be having Super Spawn opposite weekends of what I had planned. Because other people don't plan, and adore making things difficult for me. *glares*
Anyway, now we're going for the New Year! Why not? It'll be fun! They'll still have all the Christmas decorations up! It'll be cold...like it's supposed to be in Hogsmead. We've already got tickets and everything. So...it all worked out.
And the same thing applies to your writing. You may start out with a story in mind. A particular path you want that story to take, or a particular thing you want your character to do (or not to do). Sometimes though, even with the best intentions, things change. That character may develop a mind of their own, wander off into uncharted territory, and bring you the best story you've ever written.
Who's to say it couldn't happen?
So, keep your minds open to change. Be accepting of it in your life and in your writing, and something good may come of it.
7 comments:
That will be perfect, actually! The decorations will be gorgeous. I'm jealous! I keep meaning to motivate to go, since it's really not THAT far from me.
And yes, SO TRUE about uncharted writing. The writing that takes a left turn from my outline is always the best part of the book.
Sounds so fun! Enjoy! And I agree, sometimes those characters have a mind of their own. :)
That sounds fun! Make sure you take tons of pictures.
And I totally have that problem with story from time to time. grr.
Woo hoo--hope you have a great time! :)
I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!! I cannot WAIT to hop in the car and go! EEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Such a good point. Things can even turn out BETTER than expected when you are open to change -- and going to HP Land for New Years is a great example! I can't think of many places more fun to be to ring in 2011!!
Super Spawn is going to FREAK I hope he is so excited!!!
We were planning to go to HP World in February, too, but it ended up not working out. Not sure when we'll be going, but I am so excited for you! I hope you, sister, and Super Spawn have an awesome time ringing in the New Year in Hogsmeade!
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