playing god isn't as fun as it should be, sometimes

[adelaidesean]

I'm in a bit of a funk because yesterday I killed off a secondary character, one I'd become quite attached to during the writing of The Scarecrow. I want to be kinder to him, but there's no possibility of un-killing him. His death is critical to the story; without it, both the character development and plot unravel. Although I knew it was coming before I started the book, still it makes me sad. Sometimes bravery isn't enough; sometimes good people die.

That's a good sign, right? If I'm feeling so upset about it, readers might be too?

Funny how after 29 books this is still an open question.

Comments

[shadowsandice.livejournal.com]

Heh. Poor writer.

[seanwilliams.livejournal.com]

Indeed. That should be the least of the world's problems.

I feel like such a noob even mentioning it. :-)

[shadowsandice.livejournal.com]

It's one of the occupational hazards of the job, I'm afraid.

[seanwilliams.livejournal.com]

And clearly it never goes away.

Mind you, I'm glad. If I offed characters without any kind of remorse, that would really be sad.

[shadowsandice.livejournal.com]

Yeah.

'cause that's what video games are for. ; )

[seanwilliams.livejournal.com]

Ha! True.

Can't wait to get my hands on The Force Unleashed. I'll be gunning for the Dark Side ending ever time.

[shadowsandice.livejournal.com]

Oooh, you have to be careful with the Dark Side. It's really bad for your skin.