Creative Writing

Ok, I know the title sounds like a “how-to” guide, and in a way it is.  But, it’s not about going out and doing something immoral or illegal.  I’m talking about getting stuff off your chest without starting a brawl.  Have you ever met someone, or knew someone you just wanted to smack?  I’ll be honest.  I’ve known a lot of people that just needed a good butt-kicking, but I wouldn’t do good in jail.  So, rather than doing something that would get me put away, I put it in writing.

First of all, as a creative writer, you can do anything to anyone.  Now, I’m not talking about sitting down and writing out a plan to rid the world of them, I’m talking about using their persona in a story and making them the patsy.  For instance, I knew a woman who was more than just a little interested in my husband.  Trust me, it was all I could do to keep from knocking fire from her ears.  But instead of doing any physical harm to her, I wrote a story about the whole situation.  I used fictional names and places, but in my mind’s eye, she was the antagonist of the story.

This is also a great way to get all those pent up frustrations out of your system.  You can make yourself the main character of a story and anyone who has gotten under your skin during the day is a potential villian for your story.  Do you work for a jerk?  Turn that person into your arch-rival and become the hero.  It’s a great way to get your revenge and not end up in trouble.

Now mind you, I’m not condoning violence.  I don’t believe that any human has the right to bully anyone else.  However, we all have a few people in our lives that we’d like to smack.  Don’t Do It!!!!  Instead, write it.  It will make you feel better and will make for a great story.