Getting the Picture
Well I’m here to check in with everyone as to the progress of Spirit Hackers. My preliminary writing has gone pretty well so far and I think I’ll actually be able to begin writing within the next week or two. I’m not setting an actual goal time because I want to be ready when the story tells me it’s ready.
For now, here is what I have accomplished:
1. Basic – intermediate outline. I have mapped out the key scenes of the book using a tool I’ll speak of in another post. By getting this map put together, I was able to set up the in-between chapters that will drive the story to the eventual climax. I don’t have it totally hammered out yet but I think the plot is probably 60-75% figured out.
2. Character development. I already had my character names but I really needed to develop their whole biographies and also get their features and language sorted out. So far I have some of the basics but I still need to get their motivations, backstories and also their distinctive language worked out. A big plus was that today I worked on finding pictures online of people that I believe fit the images I have of my characters in my head. I copied them all to my computer so I can more easily and accurately describe them as they go through the book. This was a big breakthrough that happened today.
3. A plot that makes sense. The last post I wrote that spoke of my plot highlighted the fact that I really needed to figure out where this story was going. I came up with a basic story of what the characters will do, that delves a little deeper than the outline I posted in #1.
So that is what I have so far. I really want to talk to you guys about the setup I am beginning to use for this book but it’s not 100% ready yet. I hope to also post more consistently this week, as I want to keep you guys up to date and also not let this place get stale. I appreciate all your comments and visits here. This is a part of what keeps me going.
I’ll see you all real soon!
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Character names are difficult to come by, at least for me. But on the flipside, anytime a woman is pregnant, I have a zillion name options to provide.
Great work, Aaron. It’s nice to hear you sounding so positive about your writing.
Fantastic! Good luck with it, buddy.
Sounds like you’re coming great! I’ve pretty much been checking in like every day, and it’s great to see a post up
-A
Auria- I hear you on the name thing. This is the first time ever that I didn’t have a problem coming up with names.
Melanie- Thank you! I’m trying to be positive so that it builds momentum.
Janna- Who you callin’ buddy…. pal? Thanks. hehe.
A- Glad to know you’re checking here so often. I better get a new post up!