The Book Doctor's Little Black Bag: When you can't finish a book because the characters have taken over

The Book Doctor's Little Black Bag: When you can't finish a book because the character...:

Symptom:

The book is acquiring new characters and scenes at a furious rate. You're a bit surprised but very pleased that you can keep track of them all ....

Symptom:

You like your characters better than your real friends, mainly because your characters do not roll their eyes at each other and desperately try to flee when they see you coming ...

Symptom:

You really, really love to say "My characters took over my story."

Cure: this week in The Book Doctor's Little Black Bag.