Archive for March 8th, 2019
Story Conundrums…
Hello all. I’ve been trying to work two stories simultaneously. One is a short story while the other is my first novel. I’m still using the Story Grid method, but I’m finding myself being very caught up in my characters lives and slowly losing the plots.
For the short story, my protagonist’s characterization is well developed, but the supernatural element is vague. I took a break from it to ponder how I can make it more concrete.
As for the novel, I introduced a new character that is more ‘human’ than the others, and the story took a sharp turn. I found a different supernatural element I could use, but that means modifying my current Foolscap outline (it’s part of the Story Grid method).
In reality, that’s one of the aspects I love about writing. Once you start viewing the world through your character’s eyes, they can take over, and their actions will drive the story.
I’m going to dive back into the short story this weekend so I can finish the rough draft. That is my goal. The novel will have to wait, even though I REALLY want to work on it.
Just had to vent a little. Take care, everyone!
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