I did it! Not a single necklace was harmed in the untangling process either. I had a few meetings today where I didn’t have to actively participate, just listen, so I just started pulling at a chain.
I saw the roadblock, and quickly undid the clasp and the chain actually slid out from that knotted mess. One led to another, then another and before I knew it- presto!
Much like what is happening with my latest character introduction. I had no idea I needed this character, but apparently he knew better and now I have a new and much needed path that will get me to the conclusion of this book.
The topic also has me pondering methodology of writing. I know of two
- Outline
- Freestyling
I tried number one in the previous novel I mentioned the other day. I wasn’t good at it. My chapters inevitably went off topic and it threw the entire outline off.
So instead of trying to make the square peg fit into a round hole, I just stopped. I went to freestyling. I let my characters tell me what they should and should not be doing. Sometimes they choose the wrong path, and that’s where a great writing partner comes in.
But writing partners and beta readers are tomorrow’s discussion. Today I am going to revel in the fact I actually got that mess untangled.
Oh, that and come up with some type of bio. I can bio anyone but myself it seems…. That’s another area where that partner comes in handy. He’s probably better at describing me than I am. (insert chuckle here)
Cheers!
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Marina Skynnar- Author 