Meaningful interaction—in stories and in life—is a dance between philosophies, so for authors, the ability to shift between identities is invaluable. Whether the dance becomes a joyous celebration or a bitter clash is up to the participants.
And, of course, the choreographer.
I tend to do Dad Dancing quite a lot but it has its own balletic motifs.
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Never heard of Dad Dancing…but sounds like there’s a lot to it, haha!
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Interesting thought — my own personal pas-de-deux has been a fascinating sequence of complex steps which have not infrequently trip me up! Not yet sure who’s responsible for the choreography.
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You and me both. I’m sure if we found out, then that person would get an earful from time to time, haha!
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Well said. Empathy is as important as a writer than imagination. x
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They go hand-in-hand IMHO…empathizing with a character is key to imagining their behavior.
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Exactly…
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And like all good characters the dancers add their interpretations as well.
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Good point!
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When I was a kid I decided I wanted to be everything when I grew up, including all the impossible things. So, I became a writer.
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Very nice! That’s a quote right there!
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You inspired me! Thank you.
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In this sense, the author becomes the artist in the music world!
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