The topic for today's blog came to me while I was fixing my computer chair. I finally found the box with the rest of the pieces, so I was able to finish putting it together. After I'd given up searching for a screwdriver (there isn't one around!), I realised that I had several other items around my room that could function in the same capacity as a screwdriver. I ended up using a hair clip!
Because of that, I started thinking about how creative the human mind really is. Not only do humans find unique solutions to problems in real life, but this is also prevalent in the realms of fantasy and science fiction, where humans are not the only sentient species. For example, in Star Trek, humans are far more diverse than other species. They can do just about anything and are highly adaptable. Now I must be forced to ask myself why I don't write more human characters in my fantasy stories...
Back on-topic here. If you read my blog, I challenge you to pay attention to how different people react to various situations they're put in. How one person reacts might vary a lot more drastically from how another person acts than what you would've guessed!
This whole idea of people behaving differently and thinking up creative solutions to problems is especially important to writers. As you write, pay attention to reactions you observe. This will help round your characters out and make them more realistic.
Because of that, I started thinking about how creative the human mind really is. Not only do humans find unique solutions to problems in real life, but this is also prevalent in the realms of fantasy and science fiction, where humans are not the only sentient species. For example, in Star Trek, humans are far more diverse than other species. They can do just about anything and are highly adaptable. Now I must be forced to ask myself why I don't write more human characters in my fantasy stories...
Back on-topic here. If you read my blog, I challenge you to pay attention to how different people react to various situations they're put in. How one person reacts might vary a lot more drastically from how another person acts than what you would've guessed!
This whole idea of people behaving differently and thinking up creative solutions to problems is especially important to writers. As you write, pay attention to reactions you observe. This will help round your characters out and make them more realistic.
2 comments:
Good points!!!! But... I thought you had a screwdriver (didn't dad give you one???) Using your brain and substituting does take a certain amount of diversity and ingenuity ;)
Maybe I do and it's still in one of those boxes I haven't unpacked yet... or I put it in another box without realising it~
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