In fact, this could be one of the best tools that you'll ever use in writing.
But let's back up a second here; firstly, why would you feel the need to Influence your story with your own personal experiences? Why should you, especially when the experience may perhaps daunting and unwelcoming?
Closure and feeling.
There are plenty of pros and cons to this. It's a tricky skill that can either make or break the novel. I put it down to working out exactly what kind of novel that you want to write, firstly. Now close your eyes and imagine that you are the story and you are the protagonist. Maybe you want your story to be told? Put your main character in your position and get them to experience the memory or event. How do they feel? What is their first reaction?
More often than not, it will be your feelings and reactions coming through the words. Having done this before, the last emotion I was expecting to feel was shock. Shock that I were seeing my innermost secret feelings and experiences laid bare in front of me under an alien alias that was my protagonist.
However, in an odd way this is a good opportunity to also connect with your character, to share and through doing so, to heal as well. Your secrets are out, as are your deepest emotions. Now sit back, take a breath and enjoy your freedom.
Influencing your story doesn't have to involve negative experiences however. What about the first time you held your newborn child? The feeling of falling in love for the first time and the sheer anticipation of awkward first dates? There are so many events that can be drawn upon that inspiration is everywhere.
So, the next time you feel the snag of Writers block? Look a little closer to home for inspiration.
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