Well, I think we are due for an update, and I'll try to keep it in the premising vein of the title of this blog as well *ahem*
Despite some short language developments (yes, this does involve writing a language), I have done little on the writing front. But that doesn't mean the story has come to a stop. A writer constantly probes his story, constantly seeks its flaws, its strengths; its shortcomings. Do I take the plot this way?? Or that? When should this character die? Or should they? Is this item important to the story? Questions such as these are the constant reminders that the writer's world is alive in his mind: always a good thing if you ask me. And each of these questions I have asked myself in the last few weeks, along with customary obsessive nature which requires me to explain the simple mechanics of important weapons/pieces of equipment/etc. in the trilogy. I am also faced with the question as to closing the trilogy off as one capsule, or blow it open for future sequels. All comes to the final plot twist, and whether, or not, it happens. That shall not be decided in foresight, but, it shall be the process of calculation between now and when that scene is written; a decision made at that precise keystroke when it comes into being. But, I say too much, and with that, I end this blog post:
The Author
Interesting dilemma :|
ReplyDeleteTry to format your post so you have several paragraphs. This makes it easier for someone browsing through to skim it over.
I agree with your position - I'm of the opinion (to paraphrase) that to write is less like building a road and more like guiding a river.
If you are concerned about infodumping the reader with details on weapons, etc. then maybe experiment with a glossery or appendix like Tolkien or Herbert :)