It's often difficult to get perspective on your own stories, on your own experiences, without talking them through with someone who is genuinely interested in thinking about them. And that's the key.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Of course, all writers draw upon their personal experiences in describing day-to-day life and human relationships, but I tend to keep my own experiences largely separate from my stories.
Whenever I write, I try and approach my stories from some kind of universal theme or idea or emotion.
I always take a story that's kind of out there, like an urban myth. I take some possibility that people imagine, that they are familiar with, and try to turn it into a story.
Once you allow yourself to identify with the people in a story, then you might begin to see yourself in that story even if on the surface it's far removed from your situation.
I don't write about the same thing every time, everyday, different things are happening out there and if you take the time to look around, you can see that, then you can put it all together and tell the story.
I guess when you write a personal story, people feel compelled to share their own stories.
I don't recall having any self-awareness about the intricacy of my stories.
But why should I read what somebody else thinks of my life when I know the real story?
Sometimes stories are inherently important whether or not they have a direct relation to your life.
By telling stories, you objectify your own experience. You separate it from yourself. You pin down certain truths.