I thought deleting 12,000 words from Hadeon would solve my problem with the novel, but as I’ve been working and not writing, I’ve been thinking some more. To begin with, this story had a shaky premise that involved something along the lines of time travel. Basically, I had an idea for a cool character, but wanted the novel to be set in the present, for reasons I cannot remember.
So, I’ve consulted my writing group in depth and am trying to work out if it’s a good idea or not to split to novel into two. Yes, two novels. The backstory of my historical character (Hadeon) is worth a story on its own, and the story set in present day would gain more authority without the time travel crap.
Hopefully, that might open something up. But mainly, I need to write something, instead of just thinking.
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The big decisions are usually the hards ones. Good luck Ben. The more thought you put into the better it’ll be in the end, at least that’s what i tell myself after rethinking stories for the hundreth time.
Working? Since when? You haven’t told us about this. If you have, I missed it. I want details, Benjamin. Congratulations!
Thanks Karen, I announced it on the topic ‘good news!!!’ on Scribe’s.
Sound like you have your work cut out for you! Let us know what you decide.
Everyone is different of course (this is one of my favourite things about this planet), but I’ve found that going “Nike” and just writing a tricky scene or section rather than deliberating it any longer can be just as hazardous. When I’ve done this, I’ve ended up with pages of extra material that on reflection isn’t very relevant or takes the story off on another different tangent, but I’ve become attached to it, and find it hard to pluck it out again and go back to square one.
Long walks, walking in circles and hot baths are good for clearing mental blockages. Don’t be afraid to take your time for these new ideas to settle properly in your head.
Best of luck in working through it.