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Where I discuss hope. It's an important factor on many levels in writing for characters, readers and even the writer. A concept for both fiction and reality. |
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Now seems like a good time to talk a little about hope. It's something that catches our attention in different times and phases of life, peeking out at random, an on occasion is there when we need it the most. Whether we have a small wish, are going through a trying time, or are creating a fantasy story with fairies and magic, hope is prevalent.
But what is hope, exactly?
Definitions:
1. a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
2. a feeling of trust. (archaic)
3. want something to happen or be the case.
In our lives, we have hope for things all of the time even if we don't label it as such. It can be a some thing simple like wanting a certain thing to happen at work. It can even be a little selfish, at times, which is okay. Other times, it can be for something big and represent a fighting force against the negative, dark times we experience. There is much use for hope in our worlds, both online, speculative, and every day life.
Even in fantasy stories, where the ending doesn't have specific requirements beyond answering the questions given to the reader and for the most part (with some exceptions) bringing some aspect of conflict to and end. It doesn't have the happy ending or even happy for now requirement. It can be death or other less positive endings. However, throughout the story, often a reader will need a little hope to hold onto in order to keep them turning the pages.
Whether it was hope for Frodo to make it through the journey or that Harry Potter would be able to survive the challenges he faced, the word comes into play often in fantasy stories. Our characters also have hopes and desires that drive their actions. So, when getting ready for NaNoWriMo, or just to write a short or flash fiction story, take a moment to maybe consider what hope your character has or experiences within the story. It just might help.
Another thing I like is all of the different images that display the simple, yet complex word. I have one as my cover image for my portfolio, in fact. I recommend people use google images and search for the word "hope" as you might find some inspiration there. Whether it is personal or for a writing prompt, there is an image that may spark reactions available on the internet.
I hope you all keep writing and continue to have hope in the future. 
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How do you give your characters or readers hope in your story?
Last time I discussed two of the senses, taste and touch, and here were the comments sent in about the topic:
Comment by Elfin Dragon-finally published 
In truth I try and use all the senses in my writing but taste and touch, especially touch, I think I like the most. It draws the reader in a bit more closer to where the character is. Experiencing whatever they are up close and personal.
Comment by Quick-Quill 
Great NL. Why did 50 shades and Julia and I make it big? The reached their audience through the senses. Put yourself in your work. If you are your MC what do you see, feel and smell.
Comment by The Run-on King PDG Member 
Interesting subject I find that horror genre depends on the sense of smell more to add to the building horror in a story. Nothing like walking into a room and have the smell of it knock you right back out of it. Or you can add humor to a story by: "After Fred left the bathroom no one else could enter because the smell over powered them." You are right smell adds to writing for any genre there is nothing like a ladies perfume to enchant a reader, Or the smell of chispy critters after that fireball Tom cast on the orcs. Or even adding food to a scene and your character isn't eating like: "The neighbors were barbecuing and the aroma of ribs was distracting as Jim was trying to break into the murder scene the police were keeping him out of."
I am like you I want to show my readers more then tell. I keep seeing articles tell us to use all five sense. your is a first that actually shows us a little and you trigger my muse to create the other examples for other genres. But your point is if we use our creativity we can add smell to our work and add to it in many ways to enhance the story to our readers.That is what it is all about. Thank you for the article and thank you for adding my story in your newsletter.
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