My friend and writing bud, Lisa, sent me a list of contests from Writers Relief. She is such a sweetheart. Her blog, Enchanted Notebook, is listed on the right under favorite Sites.
I found a contest for Horror short stories, due in ten days. Picture me in determination mode. Two nights ago I began setting up a story. It took me ten tries to find the bones of a plot I liked. Then I played the "what if" game. So, then I needed a good reason why my protagonist would act the way he does. You know, this isn't easy.
It came to me. What would hurt him the most? I found it. Then I posited that he would be hit with that scenario. Oh no! Poor thing.
Now I could see him acting in a way ordinarily foreign to him. Let the horror begin!
I'm presently in the process of fleshing out my characters, setting a believable scene, and wondering how best to end it, because I know what is going to happen.
This is exciting. I don't usually take the time to have all my information set up before I write. I like to rely on my muse. Unfortunately, my muse isn't a fairy godmother. She needs to know a little bit about the story before she can do her work.
Due Damn Diligence!
Okay, I'm doing that. I'll get back to you on this after I submit my story.
Remember, keep writing.
Thanks for this window into your writing world. Can't wait to hear more.
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