When characters have guts, or grit, it can make a story more powerful. People are inspired by courage and sometimes use someone else’s to give them their own sense of strength.
Grit is defined in the dictionary as “courage and resolve; strength of character.” Having guts (informal) is to possess that bravery, determination, and boldness.
“Fly high and proud, and if you should fall, remember you almost made it . . .”
I am a multi-genre author of literary fiction, fantasy, and paranormal, and writer of non-fiction articles on parenting, writing, education, health, and travel. My background encompasses both the sciences and the arts. I teach at a specialized clinic for learning disorders and mentor young authors. In addition to writing and teaching, my passions are weather, Indian food, gardening, and music. I have played eight musical instruments and spent many years immersed in taekwondo and karate. In my youth, I was an avid canoeist. I was born in Prague, Czech Republic, grew up in the Great Lakes region of Ontario, Canada, and moved to Alberta in 1988, where I raised four children.
When characters have guts, or grit, it can make a story more powerful. People are inspired by courage and sometimes use someone else’s to give them their own sense of strength.
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Great first week, looking forward to Monday for more.
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It’s been fun. I’m looking forward to posting H, and I’m looking forward to reading your H.
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Thanks Eva, a lot of fun and rewarding hard work. Enjoy the brief rest.
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Does make the story powerful! A good element. 🙂
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