Location, location, location!
After struggling with a long running block in my latest WIP, True Deceit, I finally came to the (light bulb) realization that the entire stall is due to the setting my characters are in. Originally I’d believed it had to do with a lack of proper conflict between the hero and heroine, but after many nights of mulling it over I now realize that the reason the story stopped dead on page 253 is due to the un-suspenseful location. If I can change where they are, I can add to the tension level in a way that was unavailble in the current spot.
The daunting task now comes in re-writing 253 pages of manuscript. I’d be worried — except I’m so damn pleased to have finally figured out what the problem is.
Let the writing continue!
Nika




ooooooooe! I’m so curious, it’s not even funny anymore
keep us posted!
Christa
ahhh, set the novel in Washington, DC! We never have less than our full share of intrigue here! I’ll clue you in to all the interesting spots. It’s not just the Capitol and Ben’s Chili Bowl!