Trust me. I’m a writer

There is one thing you should know about writers. No matter what you say to them, no matter how mundane the conversation may be, you are already being cast in scene of some kind. A quick interaction on the bus, or a simple passing gesture can escalate to a full scene with themes, and possibly contributing characters. You have a back story now. It may be nothing like your real life story, but it’s real now, at least to someone.

We all have imagination. More often that not it’s the simplest things that can stir it. People watching is a great activity for writers. Take a quick glance (we’re not creepy stalkers) to the person next to you at the cafe. If they were a character in your story, what would their name’s be? What would be their motivations?

It opens up the world around you and not only does it help get those creative juices flowing, it also opens up the world around you and reminds you, you are not alone. This world is made up of millions of different people with different stories, different thoughts and different songs on their lips. That’s a good thing to be reminded of when we live in an age where communication has never been easier, yet so is the option to completely cut ourselves off.

That being said, as a writer, it also means you can cast someone who displeases you in any scene of your choosing. Having someone mauled by a pack of wild dogs because they came off a little rude may be too much for some, but who am I to hinder the creativity of others.