When a character invokes feelings in you,
he has touched your heart. You want him to win every fight; you root for him
and you are by his side even if he doesn’t know it. Of course he is just a
character; you know it’s all fictitious; nothing that is happening on screen
affects anyone in real. But you still switch on the television every night to
see him and encourage him to bang the heads of all his archenemies. It’s not
just a show once you start loving or hating someone, it becomes so much more.
For someone who gets bored of things very
easily, I have watched my fair share of television series. Family dramas have
always been a favorite with occasional detour to comedy and thriller. If given
a choice, I’d still probably choose Brothers and Sisters over Modern Family.
The story seemed so real (until it got batshit crazy) and each character had
something to offer, even those who were dead contributed to the story. I have
always believed that whenever a writer writes a story, he gives a part of
himself to his characters – the good, the bad, the ugly, it all comes from the
one who is trying to say something about himself. Gradually, he molds his
representatives in a way that the audience wants to see him and sometimes, he
does something bizarre and takes everyone by surprise. That’s the beauty of it –
the twists and turns and the “OH NO!” moments.
Inspiration comes from within, as much as
people around us. If I want to write something, I’d probably write about a girl
(or desserts). I’d kill a lot of bad men in my story and I’m positive the girl
will be the hero of my story, taking antagonists down singlehandedly, running them
over and celebrating their deaths without any remorse. Good over evil, right? Even
in fiction, I want to say something about my life, which I feel everyone does.
Subconsciously, we leave traces of our story, dots that connect and on some
level, we want people to see it, to find the clues and may be feel empowered.
All we have to do is think of a story that keeps people on the edge of their
seats with their nails in their mouth and thumping hearts. When you make that
happen, then you can call yourself successful as a writer. I have seen one
incredible woman who has done it and so beautifully, if I may add. Shonda
Rhimes is one hell of a genius. Creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice,
she has moved people, literally. She made us laugh, she made us cry, she made
us love her and hate her but we are still hooked to her story – we want to know
what happens next, even if it is so bad that it will kill us!
This is something I’d like to hear when I
write. Love me, hate me, just read my story and tell me you were gripped. I
love clichés as much as I enjoy unpredictable twists in a plot. It’s the
balancing act that I need to concentrate on, rest will come on its own. Or so I’m
hoping.
One Tree Hill churned my wheels and reminded
me why I find these shows so enchanting. Go, Lucas! Nathan is going down and so
is his father!
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