Comments on: Method Writing in Practice

By: April Morelock

April Morelock — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:35:11 +0000

Sabrina,
Took a break and wish I hadn’t…. HUGS…. you take care of you!!! And good post – excellent points.

April

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By: Sabrina Darby

Sabrina Darby — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:27:09 +0000

Yes, Jen! That brings up another point. If you write about the pain, then sometimes it ends up living with you longer that it would naturally. Because these stories we write, we carry them around in our heads for so long, and sometimes they do feel so much more real than real life.

By: Jennifer Haymore

Jennifer Haymore — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:17:43 +0000

((BIG BIG HUGS)). I have done that before. It is so hard. You have all my empathy and support. If you need anything, anything at all, don’t hesitate to ask!

I’ve studied method acting, too, and I’m convinced this is one reason why so many method actors are slightly insane. You can get so drawn in to the character that the line between play and real becomes fuzzy, and it becomes hard to distinguish the real you from the character.

Big hugs.

By: Sabrina Darby

Sabrina Darby — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:27:48 +0000

Thanks Sela! I guess I’ve been interested in the whole Acting/Writing intersection for a while. I just never had such a clear example of both the strengths and dangers before.

By: Gail Roarke

Gail Roarke — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:27:05 +0000

I’m sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences. You make a good point about writing from your own experience–I think good fiction is always based on your own experience, even if it’s only your view of how the world works (based, again, on your own experience). No matter how alien the setting, or how dramatic the lives of the characters compared to your own, it’s your unique take on life, the universe, and everything that makes a story sing.

By: Sela Carsen

Sela Carsen — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:46:21 +0000

((((Sam)))) I’m so sorry for your loss, but equally impressed with your determination to keep your creativity flowing. Prayers for you and best wishes for your new project!