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Avoiding the Truth


One way or another, writing brings us to our truth, which is not always the destination for which we bought a ticket. The truth can feel dangerous - like you’re exposing yourself or telling secrets. Sometimes, without even know it, we avoid, sidestep, bypass, or otherwise circumnavigate the truth in our writing. Here are some checkpoints to look for in your writing that indicate you might be avoiding the truth:
  • Changing the subject.
  • Nattering on and on about meaningless details.
  • Closing up.
  • Becoming glib.
  • Being nice.
  • Using generalities instead of specifics.
  • Hurrying along.
  • Looking the other way.
  • Ignoring the naked emperor riding by and the elephant in the living room.
  • Glossing over the top, like a coat of wax.
  • Affecting attitude; posing.
  • Tap-dancing around the topic.
  • Killing the messenger (getting rid of a character, one way or another).
  • Filling the stage (bringing in a host of characters to distract, like company).
  • Leaving the scene (someone exits).
  • Bringing in outside forces (suddenly, the phone rang; someone knocked; lightning struck.)















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