The Beginning of a Story by The Dysania Concept (2022)
“Fairytales are more than true. Not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us dragons can be beaten,” said Neil Gaiman, as his pen brushed against his journal, filled with characters, plots and stories. Fiction Writers are minds who explore the truth through lies as they create worlds, characters and situations which may only take place inside the pages they fill yet can be used to comprehend what we see every day. In this edition of The Mindsets, we’ll explore the essential qualities, virtues and skills Fiction Writers must have to elaborate their ideas and explore their mind and our society.
1. Attention to Detail
Fiction Writers must pay attention to detail to create the perfect story. Details bring stories to life; the smell of the road, the sound of the wind or the intention of a look. Yet, to incorporate these details, they must have sources of inspiration. Hence, Fiction Writers not only pay attention to detail when they write but when they live. To accurately describe how the sea smells, how the wind blows or how a heartbreak feels, they must’ve lived it first. So, as a Fiction Writer does, pay attention to every detail in life, enjoy it and remember it. As much as it may hurt, truly feel a heartbreak, as uncomfortable as it may be, get wet in the rain, and as incredible as it is, cherish every moment with a loved one. Additionally, pay attention to details surrounding your goals and dreams to be more accurate when aiming for them.
2. Persistence
Fiction Writers must be persistent in pushing through obstacles during their creative process. Have you ever had to write an essay? As small as 500 words or as hefty as 4,000 words? Writing takes time, and Fiction Writers know this best. Brainstorming, outlining, writing and endlessly editing a book is a creative process which can only last as much as the Fiction Writer needs. Still, if someone wants to become a Fiction Writer, that can only happen if they write a book. Thus, Fiction Writers must be persistent through writer’s block and editing sessions to accomplish their goal. Similarly, if you feel the need to accomplish something, you must persist through all obstacles and challenges, as a Fiction Writer will always return every day, sit in front of that scary blank piece of paper and write.
3. Imagination
Fiction Writers must use their imagination to build fictional worlds to tell their stories. Geography, history, politics, technology, weather and society are some elements Fiction Writers must focus on when creating a fictional world, and their imagination is their best tool to accomplish this. Similarly to their attention to detail, their ability to be imaginative is not something they are born with, as they must have referencing points and influences to draw ideas from. Their imagination becomes their magic weapon when finding innovative ways to create something new from what they already know, like Star Wars drawing inspiration from Ancient Rome or Harry Potter from World War Two. So, as you chase your goals, implement your imagination into the methods you use. Find creative and innovative ways to explore new approaches and invent new strategies to reach your objectives.
Fiction Writers are the conduit between our minds and the truth. Through their attention to detail, persistence and imagination, they can build the worlds and stories in which their themes and ideas are explored. So, as a writer does, pay attention to the world around you, be persistent with your goals and use your imagination to create solutions and opportunities. Remember, we are all creating our stories so they may be told once we are not here anymore. Therefore, we invite you to adopt The Fiction Writer’s Mindset as you make your own story and remind yourself to live to the fullest as you do.
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