![]() ![]() ![]() With many options available, I added nuance and sympathy to Maria. I discovered my lack of interest in writing cliches, cardboard cut-outs and strawmen. It’s a satisfying story to write – until it wasn’t. Although she’s not based off an individual woman, I was inspired by Social Justice Warriors and revolutionaries who burn buildings down. One of the characters is clearly evil and sinister. Last year, I began my second novel (which I’ve nearly finished). This is because the author does not prioritise the craft when the mission is tearing someone, or something, down. ![]() These technical elements are easily ignored when an author’s priority is revenge. A reader cares about characters, tension, prose, worldbuilding, language, pacing and theme. Although both enjoy a strong connection, it is arrogant for a writer to presume a reader is interested in their rants. There’s a difference between a reader and an author. ![]() For one, the reader does not care about an author’s life or situation when reading fiction. Sarcasm aside, there are many issues when a writer opts for revenge. This novel has already earned controversy due to the brutal death of a character named ‘J.K Rowling.’ From this, we can establish this writer as classy and elegant the Proust of our times. A clear and unfortunate example comes from the recent Manhunt, a horror novel from Gretchen Felker-Martin. Although I firmly believe in artistic freedom, it makes for poor literature when writers use storytelling for personal grudges. ![]()
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