Down, boy

[stgulik]

I've been writing a short story that is supposed to include a modicum of adventure, involving a shady character who wears black all the time and is renowned for his bad temper.

But I have hit a roadblock. A secondary character, who is Not What He Seems, will not do what he's told in the third act and become the antagonist.

Me: ..... Now in this scene, you try and kill Severus Snape.

Secondary character: [Looks Snape up and down] Who, me? Fight that guy? I'm just a punk kid in an ironic t-shirt.

Me: No, I know that's how you seem, but underneath, you are a trained wizarding assassin! It's all set up!

Secondary character: [Embarrassed to be witnessing my meltdown] Sorry, lady, I have a bus to catch.

Secondary characters are like dogs. You get really mad there are muddy pawprints all over your sofa, but when you trace the problem back to puppyhood, you realize you're the one who neglected to whack it with a newspaper.

Comments

[kittylefish.livejournal.com]

damn characters just go do what they want without regard for our wishes. how utterly selfish of them.

and a thing that non-writers really do not get - that we aren't actually entirely responsible for the actions of those we 'create.' lol. good luck. just remember that however it works itself out is how it's meant to end up. or something like that.

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

Great icon! I've begun to notice the way these characters sometimes do whatever they want.

[kittylefish.livejournal.com]

i have two of these 'write through' icons, from my lovely friends answering my begging, lol. feel free to grab them if you like. :D