The Irish Twins Episode 6
"When you're fallen in a forest and there's nobody around. Do you ever really crash? Or even make a sound."
This is my passion in writing. To minister to those who have not the slightest beam of hope. Those Anonymous Ones who need someone to give them that feeling of recognition and understanding. Someone who they can lean on. Someone who can bring a light into their dark room. The room that they will perish in if the light isn't switched back on.
Unfortunately, I cannot hand you a be all end all cure for this. I wish God would grant me that power, but I don't have it. People are too dynamic, to beautifully and wonderfully made. Too different and unique to address them all at once. So the best I can do is try to make them feel heard through my stories, the way I speak and interact with them. To let them know that "You will be found." Even if I cant be the one who is there to be that direct support. I know that, physically and emotionally I cant support everyone. But I can inspire others to take that's step towards the folks around them.
People cry not because they are weak, but because they have been strong for too long.
A lot of this may be hard for you to connect with. Maybe there is even a little bit of a nagging thought in your head saying. These people should just buckle up, realize that God has got it. And that's the truth.
But unlike you would think, our heavily Christian society here in the US has done nothing to break this perpetual bond of destruction that has been destroying the younger generations. Purporting thoughts like "These teens are fools, the will never make it." And I know this is not what is meant. I dont want to accuse you. But words are power. Words eventually breath existence and fester with reality to those who hear it said over and over. Eventually their brain will reset and program them to think this way.
And what you believe... Drives what you do... For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.
Anyways. Rest in Peace Alyssa. We miss you, I wish that lantern had been brought to your heart before your thoughts plunged forwards into the darkness. Off the Deep End.
Alyssa was my cousin, bright, cheery, happy by all appearances. This taught me that, when you feel alone, it drives you to isolate your emotion to when you are alone. No one else wants to be fed your emotional compost. So Ill keep it in my chest and let it grow heavier until I cant bear the weight. Then. There is only one step left in their minds. Its hard to comprehend perhaps. But, look at life from their eyes for a short moment. To feel unwanted is to be worthless. There is no purpose in living a life that will only weigh others down.
If this inspired you today. Go give someone a hug. They probably need it.
I should probably stop ranting now, and get to my writing tip. But I am passionate about this topic. Anywho, onto the writing section of this post.
As far as the image goes, I'm the kid in the Hopkins Sweater and Cowboy Boots. Alyssa is the gal with the sneakers and teal hoodie.
Incorporating Theme: Basic concept
#random opinion of the week
So. I haven't seen too many folks veer off here. But after reviewing a number of manuscripts... and by a number I mean 50+... I'm seeing a mistake that is kinda wrecking some of our stuff...
Your Theme and your character arc need to be closely related, if not the same thing. Go pick up a classic novel. If you read the characters main struggle, the pain or pride they have to face? You're gonna find it to be consistent with the theme of the story. Yes the character has flaws and personality and a life apart from the theme. But their biggest struggle, the issue the book CENTERS around is going to be the main thematic concept.
My character for example... and, keep my examples separate from the conclusion that I think I'm an amazing author. Familiar Exemplification Only.
She believes that she needs to be everyone else's doormat to deserve love. "No one owes you anything, but things can be earned." That ideology,
The issue here is, that isn't the theme. How do my themes tie back?
My theme is "You are not alone. There is hope outside of human bounds. You can find it in God and Yourself." Although the God part I am hoping is taken as story world by my atheistic readers. For the sake of a growth towards finding solace in themselves and those who are nearest and dearest for support.
Anywho, I'm ranting again.
My characters main belief. guides her to the theme. When rejection comes from every side, that belief that if I work hard enough I will earn love, becomes a poison. Because now, if nothing she does is good enough then she is a waste of breath. She has no purpose. Especially as a girl and an extrovert, she finds it very hard to want to stay alive when everyone else falls through.
Ultimately the realization and solvent of the arc, as well as the theme comes in a conglomeration of her misbelief and the reality. "If it hurt me so badly to be rejected and to lose those I love, why would I remove myself, who can be a pillar of support to others in situation."
She found herself a value within the pain, that was driven by an earnest desire to do good. The moral goal was completed by twisting the theme through her character arc.
Now that I have Ranted
ANNOUNCING A NEW BUSINESS VENTURE!
So far we have put books on a bookshelf in a PHYSICAL BOOKSTORE!!!!
And I secured a written interview with a Christy Award Winning Author of 18+ books! *you'll get this in a few weeks, its coming :)*
But this is epic. I ventured into the concept of exempt copyrights, and classic novels... and republishing. And after researching, I got the ticket to start reprinting my own editions of old novels.
Disclaimer: There are limits to the works I can republish, but I'm not gonna go into all that here. If you're interested in the process feel free to reach out to me!
Anywho, Announcing and Revealing the first cover... and yes I have a physical copy now.... IVANHOEEEEEEE!!!!!
