You’ve jump started your story with an inciting incident, and home world (maybe not in that order, but definitely in the first chapter) and now you need to write…Chapter 2. Last week we talked about the considerations in crafting Chapter 1. To see the checklist, click here. And, to catch up with the story to date…Chapter 1, Scene 1 Kenzie, Chapter 1 Scene 1 Luke That first chapter is key for pulling your reader into the story. They need to like the characters (and worry about them) enough to keep reading to chapter 2. But now, you need to give your reader a reason to go on the Noble Quest with them. This chapter is all about giving your character (and your reader) enough motivation to go on the journey. […]
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Finished RD – Ch 2.2 Luke POV
So, although I think I still need to add more storyworld – 5 senses and mood to this scene, I’m going to put it in the bank, and keep going, making a note to self to add that in when I get a chance. (’cause the book ain’t finished until we say it is!) Here’s the final so far! Fate knew how to make a man suffer. It wasn’t enough that Luke had sacrificed his pride nearly sprinting out of the nursing home. Or that he’d managed to get his mug in the paper, again, after rescuing his rascal-of-a-nephew from traffic. But now, fate wanted him to replay his past, everything he’d spent the past five years hiding from. Couldn’t the world just leave him alone? Luke stood […]
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RH comments highlighted in grey SMW comments highlighted in yellow Changes highlighted in blue Ch 2.2 – Luke’s pov Fate knew how to make a man suffer. It wasn’t enough that Luke had sacrificed his pride nearly sprinting out of the nursing home. Or that he’d managed to get his mug in the paper, again, after rescuing his rascal-of-a-nephew from traffic. But now, fate RH: who is it? Who wants him to replay his past? A bit more detail? wanted him to replay his past, everything he’d spent the past five years hiding from. Couldn’t the world just leave him alone? (Apparently not.) RH: Suggest deleting this. The previous sentence sets it up for the reader well. Luke stood at the window, cupping his (DELETE: microwaved,) […]
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I’ll bet you’re wondering – what happened to Blog-A-Book? (Heretofore referred to as BAB). No, it didn’t die. It simply took a hiatus while I finished a different book, and went to teach at a conference, and while Rachel also worked on a book…. but we’re Baaaack! With the next installment of the story. So – here it is, go post your questions and suggests and comments at http://www.mybooktherapy.ning.com/ Chapter 2 discussion! As I wrote this, I tried to find a scene where we could put Luke and Kenzie together, and I wanted a case of mistaken identity. Also, I wanted to introduce the idea that meeting a famous woman might be an issue for Luke. Might try and work that in more as I go. Also, wanted […]
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