I feel like I fell off a horse and my characters are looking at me and wondering what to do with me.
Today was not a day of productivity. It was a day of reflection. I wanted to think about where I was taking my characters and why did it matter.
Sure, I wanted them to experience life and how to overcome different struggles, but the more I write them is the more complex they become. The jovial character has more of a hang-up on being perceived as happy, than being truly happy. The quiet character has some much compassion and ability to connect and lead with intention.
There is even a character that was only supposed to be around for a short amount of time, but she has become a scene stealer.
So what did I do today?
I wrote 200 words.
Personally, I am struggling with this scene and how to balance the character’s intentions and words. They act one way, but their words mean something different. I don’t really want to have to rewrite this part, but I might have to change my angle.
I am thinking to lead the scene with dialogue and then reflect on it at a later point to give it more context. This way I can approach it from two different angles.
I will let you know if it works.
Word count: 15,674 words
See you tomorrow, friends.
Jona Nightingale 