The piece I mentioned earlier last week, one that a lawyer friend consented to my co-opting is done; however, it turned out nothing like expected. So different, it earned a new title.<\/p>\n
Originally, the title was Hiding My Johnson, and yes the tongue in cheek reference was intentional. I believe we both pictured a dark comedy. When I started writing, it was funny, and delivered a few great zingers. With much amusement, I invested several hours per session into the project, growing the story. I laughed at the insanity of their predicament. I had fun. Then events turned.<\/p>\n
Something happened between page five and six: the main character and the antagonist started playing different tunes. By page seven, the characters hinted that matters more ominous lay ahead than just black humor. I elected to not analyze, letting the characters run where they wanted; I would count the bodies later. And run they did. Even though I envisioned a dark comedy, the final product is…gasp…horror.<\/p>\n
Not sure if it’s scary, so I’ll run it by a few of the Eight and get their take.<\/p>\n
Since my head is still in a recent 2,500 mile car trip, and writing is its own journey, an analogy seems fitting. To cast the writing experience in road trip terms, maybe the true role of a writer is to be more an active passenger than a driver. Like the one with the map who highlights alternate routes. Listen more than talk, and suggest on occasion. But ultimately, the decisions are made by other forces in the car.<\/p>\n
In other words, duck and get out of the characters way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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