Feb 11 2009
In The “Write” Mood
I’ve found over the years that my moods effect my writings. When I’m in a good mood, I can write until my fingers ache. But, when I’m in a bad mood, it takes everything in me to just bang out a full sentence. That is, however, until I began using my moods as a catalyst for my writings. I figured out that no matter what type of mood I was in, I could use it to my advantage.
When I’m in a good mood, I feel as though I can write just about anything. Now, that doesn’t mean it makes any sense or sounds good, but the words just seem to flow easier. However, when I’m depressed or just plain PO’d, I’d fight to get the words to come out right. That’s when I started writing out my feelings.
Before I knew it, I was using my anger to write out some pretty good dramatic scenes for my fictional stories. I used my mood to create some wonderful dialogue. Rather than scream out all the things I felt like saying, I allowed my characters to do it for me. I could create characters that would have no choice but to listen to my rants, and my family was saved from having to deal with my attitude.
I’ve used this same method when I’m sad or depressed. I sit down and write out the feelings that are filling my soul, and use it as a section of a story I’m working on. It gives me a chance to write a scene that deals with someone dealing with the same emotions I’m feeling at that time, and it gives the whole thing a more realistic sense.
Ironically, when I’m not in such a good mood, and I still take the time to sit down and write out the things I’m feeling, I tend to feel better in the end. I think the reason is that I get those feelings out in the open and off my chest. Even though I’m focusing those emotions toward a made-up character, I’m giving myself a chance to scream, rant, cry, and throw a good old fashioned pity party. And the best part is that I’m not directing these things toward real people. In the end, I’ve created some great pieces for a story and put myself in a much better mood.
LOL,
Expected and totally understandable. I’ve been plagued with headaches my whole life, so I know what you mean. And you’re very right, physical ailments can have a huge impact on a person’s writings.
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I find myself agreeing with both of you. Emotional moods will often influence my writing by lending credence to my words, but physical hardships will definitely stop me from writing.
AW—Thanks for posting, I was beginning to think that I was the only person who had a problem writing through my moods. LOL. However, for me, I can be in a great mood, writing away without a care, then one of my kids will say something or the hubby will do something, and my mood will change in an instant. That’s when it gets hard for me to continue. I’ll lose the momentum I had going, and the words will seem to get stuck.
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hmmm. It sounds like the loss of momentum is causing the mood swing, not the other way ’round. And I can certainly relate to that! And not to worry–I stop by every day even if I don’t comment! Iadded you to my blogroll because I enjoy reading your posts.
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