My Daughter Kim
In my second book, I named the lead character Kim, and two weeks ago, I absent-mindedly called my daughter Kim. Oops.
It is natural for an author to think of their character as a real person. But are they truly real? Sort of. A real actor portrays the Star Wars character Luke Skywalker, and people have named their children after him. So, we can conclude that people think Luke is a real person.
Does this mean I am too close to my characters? I believe my mistake indicates that I am an author with a writing passion, and my characters are important to me. Or am I a little too close to my work? That might be a better answer.
You’re the best -Bill
June 17, 2020 Updated February 24, 2025
It is natural for an author to think of their character as a real person. But are they truly real? Sort of. A real actor portrays the Star Wars character Luke Skywalker, and people have named their children after him. So, we can conclude that people think Luke is a real person.
Does this mean I am too close to my characters? I believe my mistake indicates that I am an author with a writing passion, and my characters are important to me. Or am I a little too close to my work? That might be a better answer.
You’re the best -Bill
June 17, 2020 Updated February 24, 2025
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