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NaNoWriMo Dilemma
Oct. 19th, 2016 11:15 am
So, I'm sitting here on my first day off in over a week and trying to figure out what I want to write for Nano. At times, I've done it the unconventional way and wrote several stories to make up 50k, but this time, I thought about doing it traditional.
GRR
The only thing is, I have so many choices. I could rewrite a couple of books. One of which is Sugar Daddy. I could write the next book in PROTEKT which has no title. I have a new m/m story I just thought about or my first book by my muse, Veronica Bagbay which, no, I haven't done yet. Been wanting to write with her for years. AHH! What to do?
Then there is my urban fantasy I've been plotting with the above character. Ryland Durand. Or should it be my magical fantasy I've been researching and plotting. Ugh! the damn muses are running amuck in my brain and I don't know how to control them.
What to do?
Any thoughts?
Good morning folks. Oh and this is Angel Macho for those who are wondering
I couldn't really find the pic to fit my mood so I went with eye candy instead
Anyways, the title is plotting and why it doesn't always work...for ME
Yeah me. Many writers plot all the way to the end and most even stick to it but my first experience with plotting chapter by chapter has started out to be a bust. Yes, I have a general idea of what's happening and yeah, it did reel in some of the crazy ideas but the characters are running their mouths, longer than I expect and well, Kenina has showed her ass in this story and I like it a lot since her book is next in line.
My MC, Frankie is having doubts about cop work and my MC Kajika, is doubting their relationship. All this and a murderer is on the lose! Whew! Lots going on in here but not really following the plot I'd done about two months ago. Not that its a problem but hey, sometimes panstering works.
And in the meantime I've been researching. Going through CSI book as well as the weapons novel. I also ordered police procedure to clear up some of the insecurities about writing in this genre. What's also helping is reading a murder mystery. Its called Red Light by T Jefferson Parker. The book rocks and has helped me a lot to understand the duties of homicide.
So, all in all, this has been great so far., Yeah, the chapters aren't exactly following the plot I did but at least its not stagnant. I have the makings if a good story here and I'm loving it!
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Rawiya finished her part of the Nano. Her fluffy story was subbed and were awaiting the word.
A little under 10k for Michael on ILIR. Kenina is becoming a strong character.
Sub call to do for January for a press. Valentines day. Woot
Wretched is next for BL once ILIR is done.
Edits in December to end the year!
