In addition to reading fiction, on occasion I write fiction (now, we're not going to comment on the quality of said fiction. . .). Sometimes, in addition to reading other people's fiction, I re-read my own fiction; this can be a very humbling process.
Generally, my leading ladies are not very similar to me. At least, I hope not; most have serious mental health issues. Serious ones.
That said, I was re-reading one I started about four years ago, and based on one particular scene I can remember exactly what I was going through when I wrote it. The character is actually not really like me, which is part of why the scene stands out (it wasn't about the character, it was completely about me). It's fascinating to see that now.
It's not that I haven't learned and grown an incredible amount in the past four years, but in some ways I'm still in that place. Again, re-reading your own work can be very humbling.
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