 Drama: August 26, 2009 Issue [#3233] |
  Drama
This week: Edited by: Adriana Noir  
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Drama revolves around emotion and conflict. It’s built on characters and driven by plot. These are the bare basics of the most versatile genre writing offers. If one looks, they can find the makings of drama in almost every other genre as well. Yet, even in a playground as vast as this, writers can still stumble. Ideas can fall short, and that terrifying thing we all dread can rear its ugly head. Writer’s block! 
This month, in the midst of my own dramatic maelstrom, I found time and the ability to write were no where to be found. The hot water heater seal went, bringing with it a flood in my bedroom and basement. And when I say flood, I mean standing water. Talk about a frustrating mess! School is just around the corner, and getting three kids ready to go is no easy feat, especially on a limited income. I guess even with enough fodder to write ten stories, the stress can still win.
So what can you do to create a good dramatic tale when characters and plots ideas are scarce? Make a list! Many people use them for a variety of reasons: groceries, chores, things to do . . . why not utilize a list to help us write? It can be as short, or as long as you like, but when a violent bout of writer’s block settles in to stay, making a list of a few key words and building a story around them might just ease the pain.
For the drama genre, I would suggest a few strong, unique, descriptive words to get things rolling. Powerful words will help pull in the emotion, conflict, and add that character dimension we all crave. Throw in a verb or two that catches your fancy and a few odd nouns, and voila! You have a unique framework to build a story around and a template to get those creative juices flowing. 
I hope these tips help you elude those unwanted dry spells. Until next time, best wishes and happy writing!
~Adriana Noir
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Some fun reads having to do with drama, writer's block, and muses. 
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Submitted By: darkskye
Great newsletter! :) Thank you for including my story in this. It is much appreciated!
Darkskye
My pleasure!  I’m always on the hunt for gripping reads!
Submitted By: StephBee 
Adriana, great newsletter about conflict and the different conflict in our lives. Plenty of manna for writing. Smiles, Steph
Thank you, Steph!
Submitted By: Mara ♣ McBain 
Great Newsletter, Rae! I think that some writers, especially just starting out, fall so in love with their characters that they don't want to "hurt them" and so they avoid conflict and wonder why the story falls flat. A little tough love and conflict makes for a more gripping tale.  Thank you for including In a Moment's Breath in the NL. I am honored.
Thank you! You are right, a lot of writers don’t want to infuse conflict because they don’t want their “babies” to suffer. The problem there is sometimes the audience ends up bored. It was my pleasure to include your story! That was one amazing read!
Submitted By: Coolhand
Great newsletter, Adriana. I believe inner conflict is the most important aspect of characterization. Your editoral picks were right on. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! A little bit of inner conflict can go a long way.
Submitted By: Shannon 
Adriana, I LOVE how you liken characters to the heart that pumps life blood through the story, plot to the skeleton that holds everything together and conflict as the muscle propelling everything into action. BRILLIANT!
 Thank you, Shannon! Just a little analogy, but I hoped it would make sense!
Submitted By: A thinker never sleeps
Good newsletter. Inner conflict is what makes a story worthwhile most of the time. Some people have great plots but the story falls flat with the characterisation or focus. I'm glad you mentioned that the story needs to move as well though. Too much characterisation can bog down a story as well. I guess its all about balance.
Thank you! It is a fine line, but like a buffet, you need to have a little bit of everything to keep your audience happy.
Submitted By: fx777222999
This is a perfect piece for drama lovers, like me?, yes, human emotion is a vast subject to tackle with any conflict attach to it. This human emotion is a vast subject to get inspiration on our writing, especially drama, romance, love, and life. Even some other genres are injecting drama as crossover, that makes the story humane in nature.
Thanks for the great feedback! You are so right. If you look, you can find a bit of drama in every genre out there. And human emotion…it fuels everything. Even horror stories are motivated by the emotions of fear and dread.
That's it for this month! Don't forget to submit any stories you would like to see featured, right along with your feedback and suggestions. See you at the end of September!
Adriana Noir
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