Daily Archives: May 14, 2010

Random Announcement!

Well, kids, you’re looking at the new co-host of a public writing group out of Southbridge, MA!  (I knew living behind a library would be handy.)  I’m currently working out the specifics with the library director, we’re meeting with her today at 4pm!

At the risk of sounding dorky: YAY!

Random announcement complete.  You may all go back to your regularly scheduled activities.  =]

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Romantic Tension

“Work in progress.”  Story of my life.  This story and these characters are really working for me– as far as their personalities and roles go.  What I can’t seem to get down is the dynamic in my romance thread.  The general air around Z and Gage is supposed to be tense but loving, but let me tell you… that is NOT working easily.  I can’t seem to get across what I want to show in their pairing.

They bicker like an old married couple, and throw verbal jabs, and I can tell by the way their dialog comes out that they’re both probably mentally throttling one another.

BUT THEY ARE IN LOVE, DAMN IT!

So, my question to you all: “How do you overcome rebellious character types?  And how do you mold their interaction to your will?”

Current Word Count: 990

Days Until Deadline: 238 days

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