That Certain Something
Every story needs it. And what it is differs with every story. It's that thing, that spark that drives an author to put the tale on paper (or screen, as it were). And for me, I can't move forward without knowing what it is.
So I'm dropping BEYOND THE LOOKING GLASS for a while, until I can find whatever is missing. It's a smart move, but that's not saying I'm not troubled by my decision. I worry (senselessly, I suspect) that all I'll ever be able to write are tales of Vlad. And while Vlad is fangtastic and fun and scary and easy for me, and I believe that his stories will entertain the masses...I want more. I want, when The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod are finished, to be known as a spooky YA writer, not just as "the Vlad Tod chick". Love Vlad as I do, I want more.
So what's next? Well, I'm hard at work on DEVON'S PLAYGROUND, which can be best described as: "The epic battle between good and evil for the fate of all the universe...but with kids." So far, the words are flying. Keep your lil minion fingers crossed that they continue to do so.
Plus, this week is an enormously busy one for me (with family in town), so blogging, email, everything will be sparse. Except for writing--that's one thing I can't let go.
So I'm dropping BEYOND THE LOOKING GLASS for a while, until I can find whatever is missing. It's a smart move, but that's not saying I'm not troubled by my decision. I worry (senselessly, I suspect) that all I'll ever be able to write are tales of Vlad. And while Vlad is fangtastic and fun and scary and easy for me, and I believe that his stories will entertain the masses...I want more. I want, when The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod are finished, to be known as a spooky YA writer, not just as "the Vlad Tod chick". Love Vlad as I do, I want more.
So what's next? Well, I'm hard at work on DEVON'S PLAYGROUND, which can be best described as: "The epic battle between good and evil for the fate of all the universe...but with kids." So far, the words are flying. Keep your lil minion fingers crossed that they continue to do so.
Plus, this week is an enormously busy one for me (with family in town), so blogging, email, everything will be sparse. Except for writing--that's one thing I can't let go.
posted by Heather Brewer at 7:16 AM
6 Comments:
You know, I've had to do that with a few stories here and there. It'll come back to you, at a surprisingly ODD time ;)
You have to keep writing! I have to build the young one's library ;)
Sometimes I find that "going upstairs to write" is a good excuse to remove oneself from the insanity that is a visit from the family :)
No worries here, Sybir. I'm not about to give up without a fight. ;)
Good plan, Ewoh...I do hope you're writing during those breaks. ;)
Sometimes, you get so into a character that its hard to let go...just go with the flow. When Vlad is done with you you'll be able to tell many more stories. They are inside of you...and when the time is right, the right story will pour out of you...You are Awesome, Pal!
I have a story that's "been in development" for over two years. More than one, actually. Let it alone. the yeast will rise.
Great advice, Nic and Diana--it's not easy to put something aside, but sometimes it's necessary.
And thanks for stopping by!
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