 Drama: June 16, 2010 Issue [#3801] |
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This week: Fight or Flight Edited by: Adriana Noir  
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| Hi there! I’m Adriana Noir , and I will be your editor this week. To start things off, I offer you this simple phrase to ponder: The only way we ever lose in life is if we quit. |
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Sometimes, it’s tempting to take the path of least resistance. This is as true to life as it is in fiction. No one wants to struggle through weeks of conflict, pain, and strife. Times like this make it so tempting to just throw our hands up in defeat and simply walk away. Walk? How about run?
I’m told that humans have two basic instincts when it comes to danger: fight or flight. When we feel threatened in some way, when things become too much for us to handle, we will, without fail, end up doing one or the other. Think of the mother who struggles to lift the two-ton vehicle off of her trapped child, or the stranger who risks his life to help another in need. These are great examples of fight instinct. The old woman who, rather than let her purse be stolen, takes the would-be-mugger down right there in the middle of the street.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, we have flight. This could be something as basic as people fleeing from a burning building, abandoning a sinking ship, or the man who turns his face away and runs when another is being attacked . . . rather than stepping in to interfere. Some would call it cowardice, others self-preservation. The truth is, we are all programmed with the same basic drive, the same instincts. Some of us just have a little more fight than others. 
Both have their place in fiction. The ones who run, or crumple in the face of danger often provide a catalyst, a springboard into action and conflict. For instance, the man who does nothing, perhaps could have saved a life but didn’t. Someone’s friend, child, or loved one is now gone. The fighters often serve as our heroes. Their “never say quit” attitudes inspire us and we root for them every step along the way, no matter how insurmountable the odds. Even the fearful can inspire us, as we cheer them on, hoping they find the strength to overcome their odds.
In life, we always have two options. Writers will always face this challenge, especially when things start getting tough. We can either fight for what we want, or we can run away. It’s easy to give up, and sometimes, it’s all too tempting. The next time you feel the urge to give in, to abandon that project you’ve been working so hard on, just ask yourself this: “What would my favorite hero do?”
~Best wishes and happy writing!~ 
Adriana Noir
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lindamv Great newsletter, Adriana!
The drama of life is captured every day within the family, and makes nutritious fodder for writing. We need look no further than our own lives and the people with whom we interact.
Thank you! Very true.
Shannon  Awesome newsletter, Adriana. Jodi Picoult is one of the best writers in the biz, and I highly recommend any of her books. I haven't read this particular one yet, but it's on my shelf and next on my to-do list. Thanks for the reminder ... and for featuring my story "The Game."
She is very talented, Shannon. I agree! Sparks and Siebold are also excellent authors who line my shelves. You’re very welcome on both accounts. It was my pleasure! 
Wordgoddess back from the dead Thank you for a very insightful newsletter! You hit the nail on the head with this one. Reall life drama is all around us, and Family is the est place to find it. There is never a lack of drama in any given family circle. Even those who are estranged from their families can feel the drama in their veins. As a theater major, drama is my strong hold. I am often accused of being over dramatic, which is real easy in my over sized family. One combination that is sure to draw drama is teenagers. I have two of them, and there is never a dull moment. when you add the drama of a health concern in the mix with a teenager, you get super drama. Check out my piece, a blog entry full of drama and resolution. I think you will find it enjoyable and delightfully dramatic. Thanks for a great newsletter.
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Mara ♣ McBain  Poignant NL. You brought tears to my eyes as I read. Emotion is something special in your writing. You never fail to move.
 Thanks, Mara! I learned from the best.
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