Well, at least I've figured out WHY I can't seem to add to the fiction. I've figured out how I find the plot, and I've temporarily lost it. I know Rope is going off to the shore, for one last surf, and to batten down the coastal weather station for the winter. Those are her reasons, but why am I telling you about it? What is the meaning to the story? I've immobilized Stone, so what is my point in doing so, as far as the narrative goes? Lens is up all night, sleeps all day, what does he need to do so he can add substantially to the plot? How does Hinge's affinity for animals impact the tale? (Pun intended.)
Until I can puzzle this out, the story will have to loiter around, waiting on me for directions. They are all staring at me right now, expectantly. At least now, I know what I have to do.
Bugger.
Been generally wordless the last few weeks. We battled our way through a crossword puzzle this evening, having to look up titles on wiki and flipping to the back of the book for answers. All in all rather frustrating. So we dragged each other up to the gym, and did a bit. Which sort of helped, I suppose.
Don't know why I'm so irritated, it was a good day, really.
3 comments:
"I've immobilized Stone, so what is my point in doing so, as far as the narrative goes?"
That dilemma solves itself. An immobilised character is a great source of dramatic tension when they're forced to mobilise anyway, against the constraints of their body.
"How does Hinge's affinity for animals impact the tale?"
What's that Skippy? Little Timmy's trapped down the old well?! (Okay, maybe not.)
Hope you have a better one.
Actually... This helps. I'm not going to take it too literally or specifically, but you are quite right. Thank you.
Try writing some fiction that is completely separate from your current project - just pick a random name out of the air, create a character for that person's name, and have them do something that puts them in a predicament.
Good luck!
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