Rule Breaking
Posted By admin on September 29, 2015
I’d love to break the rules. I’m naturally someone who wants to do the right thing. I come from a long line of rule breakers, and while they terrify me, I secretly wish I could be a little more like them. A friend once told me that behind my back in high school, people called me “Miss Pure Panties.” That probably tells you all and too much about me. I have a super-sized conscience, but I’m not proud of it, and I don’t love toting it around. (Often frozen inside it.)
Today, I’m writing a synopsis on a new project. I’m about to submit to agents, and I’m scared I can’t do it. I’d love to break the rules and fling out a flashy synopsis that can’t possibly seem as if it came from follow-the-rules Anna. I’ve heard of people who just go “I sat down and it poured out.” That’s not who I am. I’m digging deep and finding some answers. Sadly, I discovered my heroine, who’s broken the rules all her life is now afraid of breaking them because she’s done some ugly things. But at the same moment, I realized I really am that boring do-gooder girl from high school.
Maybe my heroine and I can learn from each other.
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They called you Miss Pure Panties? That’s unique, but I would consider it a compliment. It’s great that you have a strong conscience that guides you. We are naturally inclined to want to do what’s wrong, but when we can fight the inclination and do what’s right, it’s a good thing. This world would be a much better place if we all tried to do that. Here’s hoping you and your heroine can come up with a compromise you can both live with. : )
I know! But I marched to my own drummer well enough to think it was funny. 🙂 And you’re right. Better to have a conscience, than not. One of the things I always tried to teach my babes was to think first and consider consequences. My heroine and I are still talking, but I think we’re getting somewhere! Always good to hear from you, Laurie! 🙂
I never knew you were called that in high school! I love you just the way you are.
Haha–they probably called me that behind your back, too. 🙂 It’s not a bad thing to have a big, old conscience. Just makes a body anxious. A lot–instead of just throwing caution to the winds!
And I’m lucky you’re the only sister I’ll ever have! <3