Okay, so, I was just sitting here, minding my own
business, when it hit me. You know that feeling when a lightbulb goes
off in your head? That's what happened to me. I realized something
profound about storytelling, something that's been staring me in the
face the whole time.
It's like the familiar refrain of my mom's
voice, echoing through the halls of my childhood home, "How many times
have I told you..." That phrase, so often associated with annoyance and
frustration, suddenly took on a new meaning. It was a reminder of the
power of repetition, a tool I had been overlooking in my own writing.
I've
been wandering through the labyrinth of storytelling, stumbling over
familiar tropes and cliches, complaining about the lack of originality.
But then, it dawned on me. Maybe these repetitive moral lessons aren't
just lazy writing. Maybe they're a powerful force, a magical spell that
can captivate and inspire readers.
Think about it. We've all
heard the same stories over and over again. The hero's journey, the
forbidden love, the quest for the mystical artifact. These are tropes
that have been passed down through generations, like ancient spells
whispered from one wizard to another. And yet, they still manage to
enchant us, to transport us to other worlds.
Why is that? It's
because repetition is a powerful force. It's like a comforting mantra, a
familiar melody that soothes our souls. And it's a timeless truth that
resonates with us on a deep level.
So, the next time you're
reading a fantasy novel and you see the same old story, remember the
power of repetition. It's a magical tool that can be used to create new,
temporary or useless connections in your brain. And who knows? Maybe it
could be the last straw to make everything fall into place.
