And I bring exciting news: the latest draft of Hollywood is finished! I think there may
be a few comments to incorporate as I ask a few trusted friends
and critique partners to review this draft of the manuscript – but to me it
feels done. I’m happy with the character development, the plot, the romance,
the sex scene *blushes furiously*, and all with a little time to spare before
entries open for SYTYCW 2012.
And that’s not all. Remember my Old friends? Well, their
story is starting to fall into place too. The setting’s become much clearer –
these are definitely Tudor folk – and so the great research marathon has begun.
I took some good advice from Vanessa Greene and am trying to research and develop a story
simultaneously, and so far it’s working. Each nugget of information I uncover
suggests an idea for the plot, or a facet to a character, and every leap I make
in character and setting points my research in a new direction. I’ve now got a
sizeable reading list, books on order from my new local library, and am close
to the big ‘sticking post-its on a storyboard’ moment (one of my favourites in
the writing process). And I haven’t even mentioned the DVDs I’m lining up for a
Tudor marathon: The Other Boleyn Girl, Shakespeare in Love, The Tudors …
So the last quarter of 2012 is looking like a busy one
writing-wise, and I cannot wait J What have I missed while I’ve been away – please share your
writing news!
Ellie x
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