Day 2

April 18, 2009 2255

So, I have come up with a NEW idea. To get back in the groove of writing a novel type thing, I am going to write a short story. This is a sort of prologue to the novel that I want to write. The projected length is twelve pages. It will probably be longer, but twelve is the projected length. The basic idea is to show the main character Tiras, as a child. Along with Tiras, Randy and Marc make an appearance. They are Tiras’ best friends. They go on a little excursion to an old shipwreck located in a cave by the coastal town of Foggy Meadow. That is what I plan on using for a plot. So that is my big plan to help “get my feet wet.”

It sounds solid but I want to bounce the idea off my people to get an opinion on the idea. I don’t plan on doing anything big with it. Maybe if it gets a lot of interest, I MIGHT try to get it published, or just add it to the novel, as its prologue. I made a general plot outline to help keep things on the straight and narrow and not go off on a rabbit chase. I have a page and then some already written, nothing good, just me rambling on. That’s the best way to write a first draft for something. After which, I plan on adding and revising…NOT FUN STUFF, but necessary. Another idea I have to read some professional short stories. That might “inspire me”. We shall see what inspires me and what doesn’t. I will also try several writing mediums to see which one I like better, as well as to see which time I like best for writing. I am thinking night, since it is quiet and my most favorite time of the day. Another good idea is to take a weekly trip to Barnes & Noble to write there or maybe the Library since it is closer.

I am really liking the Inklings idea, but we’ll see what the other two people think. It has been used by famous authors like CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien, and such. Just an informal meeting where ideas were discussed, writing took place, etc. Sounds like fun and the support group idea is a good one. This is an exciting time due to the enormity of the project as well as the idea of MAYBE getting something published that would be amazing if that should happen. But at the same time the gut retching feeling of rejection is a big one, but even if I never get published I won’t stop writing. That wouldn’t help anything. Anyway, it is time to move on and do something else. Another entry tomorrow…Ciao.

Brad