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I'm working on a new manuscript (my NaNo project) and these are the things I'm discovering about it:
1- I need to fill out the details. What time of day is it? What is the main character wearing? What shade of dingy is that white wall?
2- I figured out the element that runs through all three books (did I tell you it's a trilogy?) And it fits together sooo nicely.
3- For a time I was stumped about the third book- the hook that worked with the other two. (No, I'm not telling you because the idea is too new. Some things I don't share.) But, then, Eureka! I found it! I know where I'm going with the third book after this second one is done.
4- I know it's a great concept; a nice twist on something traditional, which will appeal to boys and girls, and it's a bit sci-fi, a bit fantasy, a bit contemporary. (No aliens, wizards, time travel, space craft, zombies, magic, or vampires, werewolves, or shapeshifters. What's left? Ah, that's the secret.)
5- Surprisingly, I'm hitting road blocks with editors and agents. Hmmmm. But, I believe in the concept and hope I can get it polished and contracted before someone else beats me to the finish line.
Next Monday will be a year-in-review as I look back on my successes and... unsuccesses.
Till then,
Wishing you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Channukah, and a Happy New Year!
Char
