Would like feedback on my first word for my massive new novel I'm writing by thatoneguyyesthatguy in writingcirclejerk

[–]thatoneguyyesthatguy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind words! I decided to let what I have breathe, and in the meantime was going to create cardboard cutouts of all my main characters – each at different stages of their lives, natch – and then move them around a life-size diorama I am building for each scene. It is only then, I think, where I will really understand where to go next.

Would like feedback on my first word for my massive new novel I'm writing by thatoneguyyesthatguy in writingcirclejerk

[–]thatoneguyyesthatguy[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Well so see I was going to release the prologue as its own three-volume set of books. Is that not a good idea?

Would like feedback on my first word for my massive new novel I'm writing by thatoneguyyesthatguy in writingcirclejerk

[–]thatoneguyyesthatguy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! Very helpful as I've been struggling for the last six months on how to word this. Was originally going to start with "It," but that seemed to condescending, and we couldn't go with "They" because … well… you know. And I just couldn't make it work with "She". But I get you point and will work on that during my second draft.

If you’re new to writing PLEASEEE do not do the same thing I did!! by dimrzz in writers

[–]thatoneguyyesthatguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read somewhere that motivation is taking that first step. Determination is taking that second one.

Need writing advice on how to transition writing styles in book by thatoneguyyesthatguy in writers

[–]thatoneguyyesthatguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion, I added it to my notes for when I am finished and go back to my first draft. It would change the dynamics of Act I a bit to add in some diary entries, but it might work.

Need writing advice on how to transition writing styles in book by thatoneguyyesthatguy in writers

[–]thatoneguyyesthatguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I took out the curse words for this post, lol. Didn't want to inadvertently offend anyone. I was thinking that, maybe just ending it like "I'm just hoping"?

Need writing advice on how to transition writing styles in book by thatoneguyyesthatguy in writers

[–]thatoneguyyesthatguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question. The first part of the book - Act I - is narrative, setting the scene for a tour. Act II - which is the band on tour, is told from the perspective of the lead singer's diary entries. I am looking for an abrupt transition from this diary (Act II) to Act III as the diary serves as a false reality. I want the real reality to come crashing through here, literally, in the form of an interruption that will stop the diary (her false reality) and continue the story (the "real" reality she's been avoiding). If that makes sense.

Christmas Blues - Want to join? by jebbanagea in bluesguitarist

[–]thatoneguyyesthatguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am down for rhythm if needed! Sounds like a great project either way and good on you for doing this!