This weekend, I scratched out some notes on my new characters. I really don't know them that well yet, but an image of them is in my head. Their personalities will be a fun learning experience.I sketched out the basic GMCs - Goals, motivations, conflicts. I have the general concept of the story. The GMCs often alter over the length of the book, but I need a general goal. A set-up to try and get to know these kids better.
I'm going to try and not go too dark, but--haha--if I worry about it too much, I'll get blocked! So I'll go with it and see how it goes.
Started a rough first scene... This story will have two POVs and a romance.
I thought about making a book collage, where you cut out images that relate to your story and characters and paste them together since I'm a pretty visual and hands on person, but I was too eager to start.
I think it would help, though, once I get to know these characters better.
Good writing to you.
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Good luck with all that! Sounds like the book collage would be fun!
A book collage sounds great! Sometimes I clip a photo or two, particularly of something that reminds me of a character, and save it on my desktop for reference. I also generally use sticky-notes around my desk (in a not-so-organized fashion) to remind me of key points. But a collage sounds fun and very useful. You’ll have to let us know how that goes, if you go ahead with it.
Best of luck with the wip!
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Thanks, Alyssa!
Thanks, Lori! Yes, sticky notes are awesome! haha! I'll let you guys know if I get to the collage. :) :)
Good to hear that you're forging ahead!
sounds like you successfully worked through that "blank page"!
I am so not visual. I would probably start clipping pictures and end up clipping recipes instead.
Good luck with your folks. Hope they cooperate.
Thanks Bev! Working through it!
Thanks, Rene, hope they do! I like new recipes too!
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