So I've been writing a book with a friend. We're about 4 chapters in. We are having fun with it, and I'm learning a lot. A few things:

  • My natural impulse is to race to the finish line; but if you do that, you've used up your plot in a few chapters. Enter: subplots.
  • I took a writing class years ago where I submitted a piece about a magic cardigan, and the teacher thought it was too light. He wanted us all to write deep emotional stories. So I experimented in that style, and it just didn't feel right. I like light stories (with some substance of course) much better.

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Orange Drummer said…
This sounds awesome. Subplots and various obstacles getting in the way of the "finish line" right?

Are you gonna post any of the story here?
1:24 PM
judy in ky said…
When I read the deep, emotional stories I often feel manipulated. I would rather be entertained when I read fiction.
3:22 PM
Bearette said…
Judy - exactly!

Orange - not sure, will keep you posted :)
3:24 PM
Orange Drummer said…
I can't wait to see the final product!
1:15 PM
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