Bewitched & Betrayed -- Too much for one book?
It never fails -- I get into the planning stages of a book, start going through all of my notes, and say, "Dang, I got too much stuff for one book."
But past experience has taught me that with the exception of one or two subplots, that convoluted mass of plotlines will fit into one book; in fact, the book just wouldn't be right without them. In case you haven't noticed, I do have a tendency toward complicated plots in my books. ; )
Now comes the challenge (of the monumental variety), of trying to untangle that knot of plot so I can get this thing going. (It's kinda like opening a box of Christmas decorations, and the strings of lights that you had carefully arranged a year ago have come to life and twisted and tangled themselves into a veritable orgy of coated wire and lights.) My plot's looking the same way right about now. I've got a few of the strings separated, but I ain't done yet, not by a long shot.
I had hoped to have the detangling done, and Chapter 1 officially started by Saturday. Uh . . . unless I have a major miracle coming from up above (and I could), that Saturday start date is probably not going to happen. But it still works out nicely. Here in the U.S., Monday is Labor Day, so we have a three-day weekend. And I know what I'm going to be doing -- sitting at my desk untangling plot. My new goal is to be writing by Monday. And if I bust my butt over the next few days, and kick my brain into high gear, I can get it done.
Wish me big time luck,
Lisa
But past experience has taught me that with the exception of one or two subplots, that convoluted mass of plotlines will fit into one book; in fact, the book just wouldn't be right without them. In case you haven't noticed, I do have a tendency toward complicated plots in my books. ; )
Now comes the challenge (of the monumental variety), of trying to untangle that knot of plot so I can get this thing going. (It's kinda like opening a box of Christmas decorations, and the strings of lights that you had carefully arranged a year ago have come to life and twisted and tangled themselves into a veritable orgy of coated wire and lights.) My plot's looking the same way right about now. I've got a few of the strings separated, but I ain't done yet, not by a long shot.
I had hoped to have the detangling done, and Chapter 1 officially started by Saturday. Uh . . . unless I have a major miracle coming from up above (and I could), that Saturday start date is probably not going to happen. But it still works out nicely. Here in the U.S., Monday is Labor Day, so we have a three-day weekend. And I know what I'm going to be doing -- sitting at my desk untangling plot. My new goal is to be writing by Monday. And if I bust my butt over the next few days, and kick my brain into high gear, I can get it done.
Wish me big time luck,
Lisa
posted by Lisa Shearin at
8:16 AM
3 Comments:
Well, first, it is wonderful that you have a good idea for the catalyst.
I am sorry that you have a plot knot. I really have no idea about this, not having gone through it myself - but maybe you should consider yourself as doing okay.
You think you have the catalyst (and you said that this one seems to be wonderful), and the day before, you had few ideas.
You were talking about getting it by the end of the week (or panicing then, but hopefully only then), but you found it earlier than you thought. While you might not be ahead, it seems to me that you are on track - or, if you insist - close to it.
You didn't sound terribly upset in your post. That's wonderful! (if I get upset, things go far, far slower) Good luck, I thought that I'd post this anyway, in case you decided to become upset after all.
And I do love your books by the way (they always turn out fantastic)
Your post was perfect, and much needed -- thank you! It's been a hectic week and I haven't gotten nearly as much writing done as I needed to, and I'll admit it -- I had an itty-bitty freak out today. ; ) But you're absolutely right, I may not be ahead, but I'm definitely on track, and I've got a feeling the solution will come to me before the weekend's over. So it's all good. : )
I don't have time to say much more, but it is wonderful to know that I could help :)
And good luck again
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