The movement from ego toward “other” feels especially compelling, because so many meaningful stories hinge on that quiet internal shift rather than external victory. It sounds like these classes invite writers to ask harder questions about what their characters truly serve, which is often where a story finds its real weight. I’ve been reflecting on something similar — how the most powerful journeys, in fiction and in life, often center on what we’re willing to give ourselves to — if you’d ever like to read along: https://theeternalnowmm.substack.com/p/eternal-love?r=71z4jh
Is it OK to have two protagonist heroines - a matriarch mother and her daughter. They are on the same physical journey and share the same core value but will have somewhat different perspectives with each ordeal/challenge and the final outcome.
Let's call these arcs at this stage...and yes, there is a heroic aspect to every character (or tragic) depending on how they play out. Super happy I'll see you in this great workshop.🐦⬛
I'm eager to hear about the hero idea applied to memoir writing. Thank you!
Thank you. It's going to be a great class.🐦⬛
The movement from ego toward “other” feels especially compelling, because so many meaningful stories hinge on that quiet internal shift rather than external victory. It sounds like these classes invite writers to ask harder questions about what their characters truly serve, which is often where a story finds its real weight. I’ve been reflecting on something similar — how the most powerful journeys, in fiction and in life, often center on what we’re willing to give ourselves to — if you’d ever like to read along: https://theeternalnowmm.substack.com/p/eternal-love?r=71z4jh
That's exactly the point, that trimming toward true growth that is subtle and elegant and so quiet we almost miss it! I'll check it out.🐦⬛
Is it OK to have two protagonist heroines - a matriarch mother and her daughter. They are on the same physical journey and share the same core value but will have somewhat different perspectives with each ordeal/challenge and the final outcome.
Let's call these arcs at this stage...and yes, there is a heroic aspect to every character (or tragic) depending on how they play out. Super happy I'll see you in this great workshop.🐦⬛