Truth vs Logic: Where Will You Find Your Story

Logic is a wonderful tool that we humans sometimes choose to use, but Logic and Truth are two different things. When we confuse logic with truth....well...no bueno. 

For example, I am a tall, lanky woman. Logic might lead you to think I do yoga and live a vegan lifestyle. Snooze.  The truth is, I hate yoga and I eat meat almost every day, in fact, I grew up a bow hunter. Growing up, I rarely did anything "girly" like yoga because my stepfather wanted a son. 

Logic often leads you to stereotype and cliche. Seeking out the truth leads  to novelty and, most important, story. 

I will write more about this in the fall but right now I just want you to practice differentiating between using logic (to build one possible option) vs seeking out truth (to discover the story.) 


Remember, we are not logical or rational beings automatically.  Logic and reason are tools we are capable of using but our nature is rooted in the emotional. So if you are writing a screenplay, focusing on the logic or the reason of the plot and the character will not lead you to the Truth the way that following the emotional journey will. 

Stay tuned for more on the neuroscience behind human (and therefore character) behavior and how it can help you in your life and your characters in their story. 

tak,
Jess Hinds
The Crass Shaman

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