Sometimes you have to stop - not because you want to - but because it's necessary. I've written a new beginning to Chapter 2 and I know I'd better call a halt and think a bit.
I like what I'm doing, but I don't want to move in a different direction to the pictures I have in my head. I need to check. I've moved a scene from second place to the forefront of the chapter. Dialogue and information are contained in this chapter, as well as movement and scene-setting. I know that the story moves into itself from Chapter 4 and the only explanations after that should come from the flashbacks - sparely used and strategically placed shows. Boy, do I have to be careful with these. I need to make sure I am going in the direction I want to, and not get dragged into places that really surprise no-one and will impress no-one. It's gonna take a while, as I seem able to write this story only when I have to, as opposed to chipping away at it or sparing time to write.
Can I do it all? We'll see.
Anyhow, the revised beginning will be completed in the next few days. Solvey, Rich and Noel the Ultimate Proofreader will get their copies and I will know from the reactions from these three masters if I'm on the right track.
Very soon, coming to an email inbox near you...
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