So, I went home this weekend and although it was a short visit, I did find the inspiration to write chapter 1. Laying on a blanket outside under the trees that are starting to turn was the perfect setting for me to give life to a story.
It took me a little while to get started, but I made myself make an outline first and plan out all the major plot twists in the novel. I can already see the characters forming and the story seems to be writing itself, as often happens when I write. Until now, I've only written short creative pieces, so this is a really big leap for me. What I have learned so far is that I don't think I need to worry about planning out all the little details, because they will come to me as I write. I have established the relationship between the main character and his father, which I need for the background of at least the first half of the story. I wrote all of this freehand, so when I type it up, I will probably edit the chapter again. There's just something about writing at home though that begs for me to use a pencil and paper. It reminds me of the years and good times I had writing as a child. When I was younger, I definitely read a lot, but I probably wrote just as much. I miss having the time to do both of those things as much as I used to. Taking childhood for granted... it never fails. Okay, well that's the book update. I'm in class on Sunday right now, so back to paying attention for a little while. I'm really excited, everyone! Keep reading :)
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