So yesterday I spoke about getting the idea, becoming obsessed with it, etc.
Today I will move on the next step of my writing process.
If your idea has managed to survive so far, congratulations! Now the real fun can start!
Step Two
After you've created your idea (which is your basic plot), then you can start fine tuning all the important details of the story.
Decide on:
Where will it take place?
When will it take place?
What time of the year is it?
Are the characters human? If not, what are they?
What does the city/town/world look like?
Do your research. And I do mean RESEARCH!
Research ALL aspects of your story. Places, people, ANY topic that is involved in the story, no matter how small you think it is, it is important that you know everything! In a previous book of mine, I had a chapter that briefly mentioned formaldehyde, and I had to research the crap out of formaldehyde, it's uses, what it does to the body, etc. Leave no stone unturned!
If it has cities/towns in, Google Earth it. Google Earth is THE BEST research tool with regards to places. When you've decided on where the story will take place, find out how the residents act, and how they speak. It's very important to make it feel as real as possible.
If it''s a fantasy novel with supernatural creatures and/or elements, don't feel forced to follow the normal myths and folklore trends, unless that's what you want. A fresh approach is always better, and more original. Let your imagination run wild and be as creative as you can be.
Don't be afraid of your own imagination.
When you think you're done with ALL your research, research some more. Become accustomed to the lingo of the particular place, know your surroundings (albeit virtual) and most importantly, have fun!
xxx S
Today I will move on the next step of my writing process.
If your idea has managed to survive so far, congratulations! Now the real fun can start!
Step Two
After you've created your idea (which is your basic plot), then you can start fine tuning all the important details of the story.
Decide on:
Where will it take place?
When will it take place?
What time of the year is it?
Are the characters human? If not, what are they?
What does the city/town/world look like?
Do your research. And I do mean RESEARCH!
Research ALL aspects of your story. Places, people, ANY topic that is involved in the story, no matter how small you think it is, it is important that you know everything! In a previous book of mine, I had a chapter that briefly mentioned formaldehyde, and I had to research the crap out of formaldehyde, it's uses, what it does to the body, etc. Leave no stone unturned!
If it has cities/towns in, Google Earth it. Google Earth is THE BEST research tool with regards to places. When you've decided on where the story will take place, find out how the residents act, and how they speak. It's very important to make it feel as real as possible.
If it''s a fantasy novel with supernatural creatures and/or elements, don't feel forced to follow the normal myths and folklore trends, unless that's what you want. A fresh approach is always better, and more original. Let your imagination run wild and be as creative as you can be.
Don't be afraid of your own imagination.
When you think you're done with ALL your research, research some more. Become accustomed to the lingo of the particular place, know your surroundings (albeit virtual) and most importantly, have fun!
xxx S
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