By:
Martha Alderson
I
write a lot about how the obstacles and antagonists your character meets in the
middle of your novel, memoir, screenplay on the way to her goal often mirror
the obstacles you meet in your life on your way to your goal of finishing your
story.
Shadow
obstacles like fear, resistance, anger, negative thinking, blame, shame,
frustration, interfering and uncooperative people and situations, difficult
tasks, ignorance, naiveté and conflicting beliefs represent lessons and
challenges both you and your story character are expected to meet, overcome and
learn from in preparation for the gift of your goal.
These
obstacles and antagonists are called shadow obstacles because the meaning of
their true nature is hidden, often buried and out of reach. Shadow obstacles represent
the dark and repressed parts of your character and yourself you must face and
overcome to succeed.
When
you lose energy for your story. . .
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