Writing with Emotions or Emotions while Writing

For all of you that write stories that would probably cause emotion while reading, do you get emotional while writing? This may sound silly to many of you, but I am serious.

I do a lot of story writing for individuals and a lot of them turn into novella’s or novels and let me tell you what, when I am deep into it, I can really feel it emotionally. Sometimes I just need to take a break because writing a sad situation for the character can be really hard. But also, on the flip side, I am very happy and peppy when all is happy in my writing world.

My mood is, or at least, can be, swayed deeply by the type of writing that I am doing. Last night I finished up a novella that I didn’t want to end. So as I was creating the ending, I actually made it so we could add sequels if we wanted to later.

It is these mood swings while writing that has kept me from writing anything too scary. When I was younger my all-time favorite author was Stephen King, but at my age now, I literally get too scared to keep reading. So, it has held me back from writing in that genre. Even my paranormal writing is usually romance or something due to this.

I am guessing that all authors get emotionally involved in their writing, but to what extent? I mean, I won’t let any of it ruin my day or anything. But the ups and downs really keep my heart open and raw. I think that is a good thing, but just looking to see others views on this.

What is my Niche?

I love to write and I always have something to say. But since this is all still so new to me, I don’t think I truly know what mt niche is/will be. And I am guessing, that as an author, I am supposed to know.

I love writing children’s stories, paranormal, romance, erotica, drama and murder mysteries. So how do I know which one will be my “thing”? Will I go by what sells and what doesn’t? That doesn’t seem right though.

I was asked the other day this very question and I felt like an idiot when I didn’t have an answer. I think that romance/erotic romance may be my favorite, but I also think that I say that because that is probably my favorite to read.

I have heard that if you love to read it then that is probably your niche. But I don’t completely buy into that. My kids are older now, so I don’t read children’s books anymore, but when I did, I loved them. And I am forever on Google looking up “How to” do this or “how to” do that, but I don’t think that is my niche either.

Any advice that you have to offer would be great. If not, I am guessing I will figure it out as I go. I am still so new at this and maybe it will just come with time. But for now, when I am asked, maybe I will say, “I can do it all!!” ha ha Probably not, but it would be funny. 🙂