The other day at work I opened a blank document and started questioning my own plot. First, I wrote down who--and what--needed to go into Praylanne (the local township) to advance the plot. Then, I looked at the plans and motivations from every characters' point of view and really began challenging myself. Slowly, a more feasible plot line emerged and I wrote it down--partly on a notepad in the car while driving home for lunch.
I fleshed out the idea and sent it on to my four critique group members. They all liked it except for the one idea which seemed random to them and added an unnecessary villain, when we already have a few good villains to start with. Besides that one catch, the plot revisions were well received and this really psyches me up for a good rewrite. Now, I just have to find the time to sit down and give myself the quiet, unrushed environment I need to produce!
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Just wanted to say that I enjoyed reading your blog, especially about your trip to Belize. It's so interesting because I am at a point where I am considering teaching college English after I get my M.A. in a couple months, or doing something wild and crazy, as I'm sure my parents and friends would say, like trying to teach in Africa. My job is such that I tell them if I want to return or not. I also am unmarried and living with my parents. So this feels like the perfect time in my life to expand my world. I know this had nothing to do with the post I am commenting on but, just wanted to say God bless and you are a wonderful writer! I'm sure your book will be a great success.
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