How writing a lj entry can lead you to unlock the secrets of a possibly upcoming story...

[delicatale]

So yesterday I spent most of my time, when I wasn't working, Googling spinal cord injuries and how they completely change people's lives around. Mildly depressing I'll admit, but also very educational.

Thing is, this fic idea I have won't let me go, and yet it won't expand into something I can really work with. So I have this idea, burning my brain, of Steve injured and coming back home and finding something to hold on to, not to lose his will to live and his strength. I can't find the something.

Although, hold my horses, I think I might have found it, through Scotty Caan, actually. Now this story is sprouting wings. Steve and his love for the water, not being able to be in it so much anymore because of his injury, of his useless legs...rediscovers surfing. And discovers Life Rolls On.

And meets Danny, too. This could actually lead somewhere...

Comments

[tailoredshirt.livejournal.com]

I would cry.

[delicatale.livejournal.com]

In a good, or a bad way?

[tailoredshirt.livejournal.com]

Um, in the same way I cry at SPCA commercials featuring Sarah McLachlan songs.

[delicatale.livejournal.com]

omg these make me cry too D:.

[tailoredshirt.livejournal.com]

Every time I hear that fucking music, I have to change the channel immediately. It's like Pavlov's bell, my tear ducts respond before I even see the screen.

To answer your question, I think it could be a very good story. I am starting to like the storyline/trope where Steve has some kind of permanent injury because it is interesting to see him in that situation. I don't really like stories that try to make me cry, because I hate feeling emotionally manipulated, but crying at a well-told story about someone overcoming something very difficult is not a bad thing in my book. ♥

[delicatale.livejournal.com]

That's the thing, I don't want to write something with thoughts like 'they have to cry!' in my head, I just want to write something that is potentially moving. I've cried while writing in the past...

[tailoredshirt.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know what you mean and I've felt the same way before, both writing and making vids. I think it's a good thing if you're moved by your own work.