So true. "You're telling yourself the story," and that self I'm telling--I have to remind myself all the time that that ear I'm whispering into as I draft is a friend. She's not pouncing on what's wrong. She's so glad to have cozied up next to me and we're having tea and she's just listening, absorbing. Not judging, enjoying. When I can imagine THAT, I have such a good time imagining the rest. Thanks for the encouragement!
I'm curious about the power dynamic in your novel. Is there conflict in this regard or is everything rosy with neither partner or potential partner seeking to assert him or herself at the expense of the other?
This is the first draft. I’m still working everything out. It’s more about them working out their own past traumas as they they get to know each other.
So true. "You're telling yourself the story," and that self I'm telling--I have to remind myself all the time that that ear I'm whispering into as I draft is a friend. She's not pouncing on what's wrong. She's so glad to have cozied up next to me and we're having tea and she's just listening, absorbing. Not judging, enjoying. When I can imagine THAT, I have such a good time imagining the rest. Thanks for the encouragement!
Oh wow. That is so incredibly helpful. Thank you! I have to remember this!
PS it was so good to see you today. I adore you more than you know 💗
I'm curious about the power dynamic in your novel. Is there conflict in this regard or is everything rosy with neither partner or potential partner seeking to assert him or herself at the expense of the other?
This is the first draft. I’m still working everything out. It’s more about them working out their own past traumas as they they get to know each other.