Deep into draft one of novel two, my main character cavorts and chortles in my writing closet. I don’t worry about quality at this stage. It’s all about populating a page with raveling words. Many revisions will shape them into a book for the reading public. Writing the first draft is like donning flowing robes and dancing in the forest to a song that only you hear. No telling what moves you’ll discover in that free and uninhibited space.
Putting judgement aside primes my mind to accept ideas that are clearly not my own. Writers will attest to the magic of characters showing you a better way, like a Ouija Board with a mind of its own. Suddenly your fingers are going to new combinations of letters on the keyboard, forming adventitious (not a typo) words and phrases. My main character is so much smarter than the girl I first imagined, and a new friend has joined her on her journey. Where did she come from? Will she be present until the end? What role will she play? I don’t yet know, but our writing sessions are a lot more fun with her joining us.
Quote of the Week…
“The soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through.” Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892 – 1950 Click here to read “Shine On,” my latest Substack post.
Check out my First Novel, now posted on Substack…
For those following the menacing misfortunes of Mandy Watkins, protagonist of my first novel, THE ART COLONY, here is a handy link reference to the chapters. Thank you, readers, for sharing a passion for reading, especially fun novels that fill a bit of your day with humor mixed in with a hint of love and…
Quote of the Week…
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” Napoleon Hill, 1883 – 1970
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