Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Six Sentence Stories - Focus

How interesting it is that a writer can quickly switch gears almost in the middle of writing a story. It can become a do over if the main character has to move out of the picture because a new one has boldly entered the scene. I wonder how common an occurrence this is. 

 Here is my quick little post for the blog hop hosted by Denise of Girlie on the Edge's Blog. I will be linking it to Six Sentence Stories - Focus. Click the link to see how other bloggers are responding to the need to keep it short. . .just six sentences. We would love to see you join this parade of writers.

The day was rather on the warm side, so he decided to scoot on over to check on them.

Figuring it wouldn’t be long before they would be heading outside to feed the hummers, he decided to wait in the alcove until they opened the door.

He liked surprising people.

Their response to his unannounced visits were a lot more cordial than some, and besides, they knew he meant no harm.

Like one with season tickets to symphony orchestra concerts, he lifted his head to focus on the resonating sounds coming from above.

When the anticipated moment happened, he was lost in the rapturous moment and didn’t even see their surprised expressions, nor the flashes from the cameras as they recorded his visit.

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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 9, 2019 at 4:28 AM

    Agree (your introduction reference to characters asserting themselves) but the fun of that is, where you started with one story, now you have two!
    (And, especially fun, is to hear the story of once occurrence/event from two different characters).
    Needless to say, I'm a total believer in the idea that once you get to know your characters its simply a matter of letting them tell you the story.
    Thought-provoking Six

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    1. Pat BMay 12, 2019 at 10:31 PM

      Thanks, Clark. I had some fun with this one.

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  2. UPMay 9, 2019 at 5:30 AM

    I have always followed my characters where they wanted to lead me. The path of least resistance can be a good one.

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    1. Pat BMay 12, 2019 at 10:31 PM

      The path of least resistance sounds like good advice.

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  3. Lisa TomeyMay 9, 2019 at 1:36 PM

    See, now you made me read it twice. Great six!

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  4. Susan ZutautasMay 9, 2019 at 1:47 PM

    He was definitely focusing on something else.

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  5. messymimiMay 9, 2019 at 6:09 PM

    Well told! And yes, the characters sometimes move out of each other's way.

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    1. Pat BMay 12, 2019 at 10:38 PM

      This character stepped in uninvited, but kind of glad he did, at least for this story.

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  6. Violet LentzMay 10, 2019 at 6:13 AM

    Very cleverly done. What a perfect response. Excellent six.

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  7. KristiMay 10, 2019 at 6:41 AM

    I can picture this! :-)

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  8. GirlieOnTheEdgeMay 11, 2019 at 7:46 PM

    Very enjoyable Six! The change in perspective is quite refreshing. And fun!

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    1. Pat BMay 12, 2019 at 10:40 PM

      Thanks. Having some fun with the stories keeps me coming back. :-)

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