I've been working on two WIPs for the last few days. One is a comedy. The other is tragedy. Both have elements of science fiction. When it's me, how can that possibly come as a surprise? I'm excited about both projects, and the benefit of working on two extremely different projects seems to be this: no matter what mood I'm in, it seems I'm in the right mood to work on one of them.
Today seems to be a tragic mood. Not that I'm sad or anything, because I'm not. I'm just in the mood to make people cry.
Wow. When I say it like that, it sounds bad. Hopefully my fellow writers will understand. I want to evoke powerful emotions in my readers. I want people to connect with the worlds I create. It's not like I want to go up and kick someone in the shins in the hopes of producing tears. That would just make me a jerk.
I'll let you know more as my newest project begins to unfold. All I can say for now is that I'm optimistic. Though the fresh cup of coffee I have in hand might be a contributing factor in that.
My first book made people cry, so I understand. Cool you have a project for every mood.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand... you non-jerky evil person you :P . Make them cry lol
ReplyDeleteYay for new projects and getting the emotions running high ;)
've found wine can have the same effect as coffee. good luck with your new project!
ReplyDeleteI definitely understand! Writing should be all about provoking emotions. Good to be able to switch between projects - I should try it someday!
ReplyDeleteThere are parts in my books that make me cry, laugh, and just question my own sanity. I don't know if it transfers to the reader that way, but I know how I was feeling when I wrote it. I always mix things up, when the muse is inspired it takes me many places. Love those times. Good luck, and have fun!
ReplyDeleteI spent the last few days crying. Watching some lifetime TV and really sad movies. Yep, sometimes its just a mood.
ReplyDeleteFantastic you are able to work on two projects at once.
.......dhole
I have to ask because I've seen it everywhere and still haven't figured it out for myself....
ReplyDeleteWIP. Work in progress? Is it that simple?