Lost the plot
Ok the plot! I firmly believe it really needs a beginning, middle and a satisfying ending. Nothing annoys me more than a fumbled or inconclusive ending. But that’s just me.
When I first started writing I had the plot all set out chapter by chapter but as I got going on the manuscript this started to change and for the better too. Once I’d finished it, I looked again at my original plan and I realized how boring it would have been if I’d stuck to that plan. So, the first thing I recommend is to be flexible and allow your characters to tell the story. It’s amazing what they came up with and where they lead you. As long as you get to the end, the route taken can be full of twists and turns. They make the story much more interesting and more life like than a straight road with no complications.
Having a loose plan is fine and as you go along new ideas will come to you and they will often improve your story. If you get stuck, put the manuscript to one side and go for a walk or do something else you enjoy. This will free up your mind and suddenly you’ll know where you’re going next. I often ask for help from my spirit guides just before going to sleep and it is amazing how often I wake up in the morning with the next section of the novel in my mind. This also works with other problems too. Try it and see if it works for you too.
More tips on the plot next time.
Ok the plot! I firmly believe it really needs a beginning, middle and a satisfying ending. Nothing annoys me more than a fumbled or inconclusive ending. But that’s just me.
When I first started writing I had the plot all set out chapter by chapter but as I got going on the manuscript this started to change and for the better too. Once I’d finished it, I looked again at my original plan and I realized how boring it would have been if I’d stuck to that plan. So, the first thing I recommend is to be flexible and allow your characters to tell the story. It’s amazing what they came up with and where they lead you. As long as you get to the end, the route taken can be full of twists and turns. They make the story much more interesting and more life like than a straight road with no complications.
Having a loose plan is fine and as you go along new ideas will come to you and they will often improve your story. If you get stuck, put the manuscript to one side and go for a walk or do something else you enjoy. This will free up your mind and suddenly you’ll know where you’re going next. I often ask for help from my spirit guides just before going to sleep and it is amazing how often I wake up in the morning with the next section of the novel in my mind. This also works with other problems too. Try it and see if it works for you too.
More tips on the plot next time.
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