So I've been doing some outlining for my current project, and discovered some structural problems with my first book. I don't want to fix them. Bottom line. The end. Finito...
But of course, I will. Rewrites are an essential step in any novel length work, but that doesn't mean I have to like them. So yes, I am going to hit Natura another time, this time broadening my scope to include some fundamental problems that come from not starting the book with any idea of where it was going. A few of my story lines are in desperate need of motivation, others lack purpose.
Example:
If you're telling a story about a princess in a dragon guarded tower, the reader wants to know what will happen if the girl isn't rescued by the handsome prince...
Will she starve? Will the dragon eat her after the first year? Will she turn into a pumpkin?
Hopefully you see my point. Some of my story lines need a consequence- motivation for them to succeed, consequences if they don't. In short, I haven't been mean enough to a few of my characters. I can't lie, I hate to put them through these horrible scenes. But a little more blood lends for a lot more glory.
2 comments:
If it makes you feel any better, you are a darling girl and I love you (which is code for "thanks for looking out for my little sister"). Also, if it makes you feel better, I can now officially join the rejection counting club with you. See? A little rewrite isn't such a horrible thing ;)
that just scared me.... I acutally thought you might not revise! ddont write such things! yah, dont act like you are not the coolest mom ever. please.
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