Here’s that other little problem — now that I’ve gotten this thing up and running, what do I write about?! LOL
I’ve been working on the second book in my series. This one has been rather tough for me. But I expected it to be. Out of the five novels I have planned, I had the fewest details worked out ahead of time for The Dumari Chronicles: Year Two. I confess that I absolutely hate outlining. I didn’t even write an outline for Year One until after I had finished it — and then, I did it only because it was required for the submissions process. But after writing a chapter or two of the second book, I found it really helped to get something down on paper about where I was headed.
I do, of course, already have a general synopsis of the entire story — all five parts. But outlining goes into a great deal more detail. Having an outline this time has really given me focus. And it also helps to be able to see how far I’ve gone, and how much more I have to do. The day I reached the midway point, I felt a wonderful sense of relief. And since then, the writing has been going much faster and smoother. Rather like being on the downhill slope.
I really have amazed myself with this new career I’ve begun. I never considered writing for a living. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it. But I find that I really do! And now that I’ve started on this, I keep coming up with new ideas. I’ve written a children’s story that a friend of mine is in the process of illustrating (I’ve got a second story waiting in the wings already), I’ve started a romance novel, two other stories geared towards teenagers, and have ideas for numerous other historical novels for the adult market. I hope I can find the time to write them all!
But at any rate, I am having a blast. Whether I actually make any money at this or not, is beside the point. I have accomplished something I never expected. And it feels good!
2 Comments
November 4, 2007 at 1:42 am
Cool! You sound like me. Lots of ideas and no time to write them all down.
Have you finished a novel? What is it about? Will you post an excerpt?
There are lots of aspiring and novice writers on Word Press. I am one, and I have listed a few others on my blogroll.
Hope to read more from you!
Suzanne
November 12, 2007 at 3:02 am
Hi Suzanne!
Sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner…I just found this reply page! LOL Obviously, I’m still finding my way around this place. But, since my husband calls me The Navigator, I’m convinced I’ll figure it all out eventually.
In answer to your questions: yes, I have written a novel…and published it. The title is The Dumari Chronicles: Year One, it is the first in a series of five (the second of which I have almost 2/3 finished) and you can check it out on my website, http://www.dumarichronicles.com. Thanks for the idea of posting an excerpt – I’ll definitely have to do that soon.
Unfortunately, I’m fighting a cold at the moment, so the brain waves aren’t functioning very well. I can’t think of anything intelligent to write in my blog tonight, so I suppose I’d better wait until tomorrow.
I look forward to chatting with you again. I’ll be sure to check out the other authors on your blogroll soon. Take care!
danne (what my online friends all call me)