Aww, I'm glad to know you care about my opinion. -That- means a lot to me, in ways you don't even know. <3
I understand what you mean. When you can relate, it's easier to write for a character too. At least, in my opinion. I actually put myself in every character that I make. Don't tell anyone, because it might sound crazy. But I walkthrough scenes in my apartment when I'm writing my short stories. Like when a character is holding a gun at eye level, I hold up my arm to think about what they see and what they might be feeling. Stuff like that. Wow, that makes me sound nuts... uh... never mind...
