April 10, 2017
What is this?!?
I woke up this morning to two inches of slush and snow and ice after having a month of nice, spring-like weather. I knew that we were supposed to get some snow, but that was Saturday night. It rained on and off on Sunday, but I was not expecting this. Don't get me wrong, the moisture is much needed, but still. Why did it have to be snow? The roads are slickery, and I was all over the road. A pick-up with four-wheel drive would have been nice to have.
And on top of this change in the weather, my wonderful shower thoughts have left me in utter ruins. Normally, I have the best ideas and thoughts about my writing whilst enjoying a hot shower that help me to move along my story or book in a profound way. But last night, these thoughts left me in ruins. They totally threw me a curve ball that messes up my whole plan for the series. I didn't fall asleep until 1:30-ish last night, and even this morning my world feels flipped upside down. I called my dear sweet mother this morning, and talked to her about this newest development and and she thought that it was a great idea. She agreed that it would really change the whole dynamic of the series, and that it is something that I should look at.
I am mess this morning, my brain is imploding on itself, and I have no idea what to do. Do I leap off the cliff following this idea, or do I forget about it and just keep moving forward with my original plan?
God Bless
I woke up this morning to two inches of slush and snow and ice after having a month of nice, spring-like weather. I knew that we were supposed to get some snow, but that was Saturday night. It rained on and off on Sunday, but I was not expecting this. Don't get me wrong, the moisture is much needed, but still. Why did it have to be snow? The roads are slickery, and I was all over the road. A pick-up with four-wheel drive would have been nice to have.
And on top of this change in the weather, my wonderful shower thoughts have left me in utter ruins. Normally, I have the best ideas and thoughts about my writing whilst enjoying a hot shower that help me to move along my story or book in a profound way. But last night, these thoughts left me in ruins. They totally threw me a curve ball that messes up my whole plan for the series. I didn't fall asleep until 1:30-ish last night, and even this morning my world feels flipped upside down. I called my dear sweet mother this morning, and talked to her about this newest development and and she thought that it was a great idea. She agreed that it would really change the whole dynamic of the series, and that it is something that I should look at.
I am mess this morning, my brain is imploding on itself, and I have no idea what to do. Do I leap off the cliff following this idea, or do I forget about it and just keep moving forward with my original plan?
God Bless
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That was what I have decided to do. I just don't think the reader would get it. When I told Mom about it, she was as shell-shocked as I was, but that is because she knows my plans for the book and the series, and she saw how much my idea changed the dynamics of that plan. But I got to thinking about it, and I don't think the twist would be as impactful on them as it was to me and Mother.
I understand the late night thoughts, and the new twists and turns it takes. Been there, done that-----and once the mind starts down that path, it refuses to shut down. Wishing you the best on your series, whichever route you take----could you incorporate a little of your new idea in with the original one?
Joyce wrote: "I understand the late night thoughts, and the new twists and turns it takes. Been there, done that-----and once the mind starts down that path, it refuses to shut down. Wishing you the best on your..."Thanks, Joyce. I think I have come up with a way to weave the new thought into the grand plan.
From what you say about this series, it sounds like you have a solid plan. You should stick to what you have thought and remember that your ideas are usually good ideas. And trust that God will give you the answers that you seek.
Leap of faith! If i feels like an interesting turn, great!
But as for your shower-thought, man, I wish I could tell you what to do. I think maybe your best course of action would be to stick to you original plans.