My story is about a young couple who get involved with a cult that worships the elements. The man stays with the cult, while the woman goes out into the world to raise their six kids: Ventana, Fira, Aqua, Terra, Levisera, Luna in a trailer. It's mostly going to be about their lives, and how their personalities don't quite fit their names like their mother had expected and a lot of other stupid s***. So, I kind of like it, but I kind of think it sucks and I'm not sure whether to go on with it or switch to another plot. Anybody willing to offer advice?
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Nov 6, 2007 - 09 15
It's too late to change your plot, I'm sure you can write a lot with this one, it's a good idea. You can develop the fives of the six children (lots of main characters is a good idea :D )and show how their name will influence, or not, their lives.
----------You'll see, more you write and more ideas you will find. Just don't think too much about it ;D
My Nano 07: la fille qui ne dormait plus. (The girl that no longer slept)
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Nov 6, 2007 - 15 29
I wouldn't change plots if I were you.
I did that one year about a week into the whole thing, and after a few sleepless nights realized that I actually liked my original plot a whole lot more.
My only advice would be to really build all the characters, so that even if the plot doesn't seem to be going anywhere, you can have fun with a handful of fantastic characters.
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Nov 7, 2007 - 14 28
I tried changing my plot once, too. I started a historical novel and just really hated it. So I went back and turned the scenes I already had into dreams of a modern-day person who wished for a simple life. That tangent got me about 30,000 words and then dwindled out. Ended up going back to the original and having a much easier time.
I say, try a tangent, add a background story, whatever. Take a short break from your plot but get back to it and you should like it better.
Good luck!
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Nov 8, 2007 - 08 27
Actually, I think the plot sounds great. I'm more concerned about where you are going on your journey? I don't know how old the kiddies are, but maybe mom gets sick and they have to go and live separately in a different setting from which they were accustomed. Or maybe one runs away, or maybe one gets pregnant. Or maybe one is a rapist or serial murderer. Who knows? I love the concept, the characters, I just need conflict so I can see characters react, respond, develop, fall apart. Hopefully, you'll discover it along the way. Good luck!
xoxoRASJ
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Nov 9, 2007 - 14 32
I think the plot sounds cool, too. I wasn't that into my original plot, but I'm able to keep writing with it and I know that after November 30 I'll have plenty of time to go back and edit and make it more of what I want it to be. Good luck to you!