So I’m participating in a weekly plotting workshop hosted by Martha Alderson, the self-professed plot whisperer. I’m working through a story idea I’ve had in my head for quite a few months. I’m not sure how much of the story I’ll actually post here (it’s probably going to end up being a pretty steamy R-rated story), but if my progress helps another writer out their write his/her story, then I’ll consider this experiment a success.
Here is a description of Ms. Alderson’s blog:
Plot Whisperer offers plot tips for writers and bloggers eager to create compelling novels, screenplays, memoirs and blog posts with the reader in mind. All writers struggle with what to put in and what to leave out of their works in progress, how to hold a reader’s attention and earn their loyalty, and how to create depth and meaning in their writing for the greatest good.
Want to go through these workshops with me?
Sweet. Let’s get started.
My contribution:
My main character for Xcstasy is Dani Rae Pickett.
Second plot challenge: Dani’s character flaws:
Terribly stubborn, overly critical, argumentative and suspicious of anyone and everyone. She’s the oldest sister and had to grow up fast due to her mother being a drug addict and her absentee father. As a result, she had to take charge and make sure her little sister was cared for. She’s inflexible. Arrogant. Opinionated. Life is either black or white – there are no shades of grays. (Sound familiar?) She’s angry, bitter and very judgmental, except when it comes to her little sister, who she dotes on. Her little sister can do no wrong in her eyes.
Now before you think she’s too much of a b*tch, here are her good qualities:
She’s sympathetic to helpless creatures. She will give the shirt off her back for those less fortunate or for those caught in impossible situations. She adores children and animals. She will work tirelessly to right other people’s wrongs.
First plot question: What does your character want?
Beginning goal: Dani wants to find her sister. (Dani’s sister has been missing for three months).
End goal: To get her, and her sister, out alive.
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