Writing my short story allowed me to really understand pressure. As I went through each revision I looked for spots in which additional levels of pressure could be added to further develop the characters shift. I began to realize pressure could be as simple as getting into an argument or standing in a closet with no need for death or other elements of drama. Pressure could be more realistic and normal such as getting fired or fighting with a parent.
I was surprised by how this thinking allowed my mind to work. Pressure began to become a key part of my creative process. I would use the plot to think of how pressure can build throughout the story. I now see how this use of pressure in my thinking about writing can now be used in other regards to further the message or point of my thought such as if I am someday making a documentary or political ad, I could try to use this thinking.
I begin to see stories in terms of the pressure put on characters. Coming this realization now allows my mind to think much more creatively but also understand other works of art by identifying the artful use of pressure such as in Jane Eyre. I know pay close attention to when pressure is being placed on her and can easily identify it. An example would be the scene in which Jane is in the room with the injured Mr.Mason, there is so much pressured going on. Worrying the door may open, Mr. Mason may die, how they can't talk and other levels. Its just creates a great scene.
Moving forward. being able utilize this skill would greatly improve my writing capabilities. I can continue to work to improve this though. In my short story I had several levels of pressure that I added after every revision but if I could yet another revision I feel there is even more potential pressure. In the future, I will work to see this pressure to allow me to gain a general level or mastery over writing good stories.
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