tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post2668306900396648728..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Considering and Using Character WoundAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-2567483810083561692022-03-08T09:28:49.542-05:002022-03-08T09:28:49.542-05:00Thank you. It bothers me that we're overusing ...Thank you. It bothers me that we're overusing "trauma". As someone who spent years working with abused children, I realized quite quickly that what I had considered trauma was a day in the park compared to some of what I heard and saw. <br /><br />From a social work stand point, most times, the person with the issue is one of the last to fully realize how a past trauma is motivating their actions, so I can understand why a writer would feel it should be hidden until the end. But, considering your advice, I'm thinking in the first pages, show the behavior, mention the trauma and in the following pages allow the character to become aware, but don't leave the reader in the dark. <br /><br />Thanks! I have a WIP this advice will help immensely!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-1713509845188986312022-03-08T07:48:23.657-05:002022-03-08T07:48:23.657-05:00Excellent tips - a person's past does shape th...Excellent tips - a person's past does shape their future and how they will react.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-85200555633953972242022-03-08T07:18:12.404-05:002022-03-08T07:18:12.404-05:00Thanks for sharing your tips on how to use past tr...Thanks for sharing your tips on how to use past trauma in a manuscript, Mary. It's good to know that the trauma doesn't have to be completely resolved in the story, especially since we often must learn to live with the effects a trauma has on our lives.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-40214068715231277712022-03-07T21:01:00.771-05:002022-03-07T21:01:00.771-05:00What an interesting discussion. Thanks for sharing...What an interesting discussion. Thanks for sharing this.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-80250547037256593762022-03-07T14:01:02.398-05:002022-03-07T14:01:02.398-05:00I have met many writers who have used past trauma ...I have met many writers who have used past trauma to help with their writing.<br /><br />www.onegayastronaut.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-16154407697934163932022-03-07T09:01:37.714-05:002022-03-07T09:01:37.714-05:00I've used past trauma in several of my books a...I've used past trauma in several of my books and yes, I made sure the character was aware of what was driving him.<br />Great tips, Mary, and thanks for joining us today.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com