5 Writing Lessons I Learned from Exploring the Shadows
Lessons I Learned writing Dark Matter was an experience like no other. It wasn’t just about creating a story—it was about diving into my deepest fears, questions, and ideas about the universe. Along the way, I discovered lessons that transformed how I approach storytelling. Here are five key insights that shaped Dark Matter into the story it is today:
Let the story surprise you.
When I first started writing Dark Matter, I had a clear plan—or so I thought. But as the characters came to life, they took the story in directions I didn’t expect. There were moments when I had to abandon my outline and let the characters take control. Every time I did, the story grew richer, deeper, and more authentic.
Ambiguity is powerful.
Not every question needs an answer. In fact, the moments that linger in readers’ minds are often the ones left unresolved. Dark Matter thrives on this ambiguity, encouraging readers to draw their own conclusions about the shadowy forces at work.
Fear is the ultimate storyteller.
Creating unsettling fiction isn’t just about frightening readers—it’s about using fear to uncover deeper truths. In Dark Matter, the shadows aren’t just external threats; they reflect the characters’ own fears, desires, and vulnerabilities.
Break the rules.
Great fiction thrives on tension, unpredictability, and high stakes. Sometimes, that means bending or even breaking the conventions of storytelling. In Dark Matter, I embraced chaos, letting the narrative unfold in ways I hadn’t planned. The result was a story that felt alive, unpredictable, and true.
Honesty is everything.
The best stories come from a place of truth, even when wrapped in fantasy. Writing Dark Matter meant confronting my own fears and doubts and channeling them into the narrative. That honesty gave the story its emotional core.
These lessons I learned didn’t just shape Dark Matter—they reminded me why I fell in love with storytelling in the first place. Writing is about exploration, discovery, and pushing boundaries.
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