As you know, Lynley Wayne, is a pen name. And Im sure that youre aware that Ive been struggling with Seths book as of late. So today I decided that Im going to put Lynley aside and try being someone else for awhile. I have been eating, sleeping, and breathing this book, these characters, since December and I think I just need a time out. I need to step back and fill my head with something else for a bit. I had really hoped to have it finished by the end of Feb and I admit, not making that goal has me putting more pressure on myself to get it done. The problem is, the more pressure I put on myself, the harder it is for me to let the story flow and not try to force it. If Im having to force it, then its not the right story. Im not saying writing is easy, because any writer will tell you its not, but when its this hard somethings wrong. Ive gotten good feedback from the few betas who have it now. Which is great. Im glad they like it. At the moment, I dont. I dont like the storyline. I feel like the plot is weak or nonexistent. I feel like I have 16 chapters of the story in stasis. Nothing really happens, either with the plot or the characters. I may be wrong. It could be great, but right now I cant see it because my own frustrations with not knowing what happens next. Not being able to see the next step on the journey. So, Im going to go play in my fantasy worlds with dragons and knights and demons and Ebu Gogo. Im going to go save worlds, destroy worlds, rebuild worlds. Im going to be great and mighty and small and unassuming. I am going to play where I can be anyone and anything I want to be... for just a little while. A place where romance isnt important. At least not as important as being the hero or just being a friend. Where the emotional stuff is in the background and not the focus of the story. Im going to take a short break from Lynley and see who else I can become. If you need me, Ill be in office with my khopesh (I dont really have one) and my trusty Hellhound (also known as a miniature pincher) seeing what chaos I can create. In a few days I may be ready to be Lynley once more. Until then, wish me luck. :)
Posted on: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 14:18:46 +0000
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