So far I think my plot is progressing nicely. Kept up and wrote a page and a half to finish up the day. Have to say I'm really hoping I keep up with this regiment. So far I enjoy where I'm going with the plot. Adding in some real historical background mixed with fiction should be an exciting mix to keep people interested. The historian in me probably would keep it strictly historical but people find history so boring. Also I've decided if I ever wanted to write a completely historical book I already have my topic picked out. In fact I have about 3 chapters wrote on that topic which started as an undergrad paper. But to be honest I'm just so tired of Abraham Lincoln right now. Even though I think the whole Lincoln vs Chief Justice Taney angle would make an exciting novel.
My current writing though is exploring a few historical angles. One angle is vampires, another angle is the current political dispute between Hungary and Romania over a Territory better known as Transylvania. A third Angle that a main character brings up time and time again is Vlad the Impaler. How's this schmorgesbourge of topics gonna make an exciting mystery/vampire/horror/romance story. Something I've learned from many old fable and tales is there almost always has to be some type of romance. But unfortunately I'm not banking on the romance part of this story being the major story arch it however will develop throughout the story.
I also have decided that this will hopefully be a full novel length however I'm still debating on having a few small stories linking into the bigger tale. Also I'm already thinking about creating a prologue which will cover the background more of a certain important character, then again I'm debating on if that would ruin the shock factor or not.
I am a fan of plays so I'm thinking of laying this story out in acts. Not officially, but since the story will leave the peaceful serene town in America and head back to the source of the mysterious disease and a war torn country.
I am hoping to keep the political turmoil out of it, but when the story moves onto the war torn territory it will be up to certain characters to find out if the stories they heard were true. So far it's a schmorgesbourge, but the story is beginning to take form and I'm hoping by making myself keep this log that I will stick to my goal of one page or more per day.
No comments:
Post a Comment