I haven’t posted anything in a while–school is wrapping up, which means that state tests, finals, and portfolios have been taking up a majority of my time. However, the added elements of graduation and job hunting have placed an entirely new layer of complexity to the end-of-the-semester chaos. However, I’ve still tried to find some time to hash out ideas for my potential novel.
I will be participating in May’s Novel Push Initiative hosted by my friend and fellow author Nick Enlowe. In preparation for this, I have been trying to plan the story of my novel. I am currently attempting a unique take at the Snowflake Method which isn’t as structured or rigid. So far, it’s been going well for me, and I decided I would share the synopsis of my plot with you.
After the passing of his parents, a young man is forced to pick up the pieces and begins to help comfort his family—especially his sister. The two grow to rely on each other and reject the rest of the world until a tragic accident takes her life. Blaming himself for her death, the young man falls into a deep depression, repressing every memory of her existence. Years later, after the entire town has abandoned the memory of his sister, he begins to have vivid dreams depicting his own violent death. Shaken and confused, he is forced to question his beliefs on life, death, truth, and his forgotten past.
Starting this Friday, I will begin to post word counts (either here or on my Twitter) and occasional snippets from my novel as I take the first step toward actually writing something intended for publication.
First off, I must say–you are mighty lucky to have such an amazing and understanding fiance as myself! :D
I couldn’t be more excited for you! I know it’s going to take up most of your time but I am willing to sacrifice that. :P As long as you buy me something nice once you make your millions. :D hehe
Seriously though. I admire the dedication and thought you have put into this amazing story of yours. I can’t wait ’til you start putting them all on paper! I will be here to support you the whole way. :) You’re going to meet the daily word count, damnit! :D
I read the synopsis in such a way as to feel akin to a deep-voiced movie guy, only to stray onto the ’starting this Friday’ and realise it had stopped.
Pity… I thought, for a minutia of a second, it was a new film being released on Friday.
Ah, the Snowflake Method. It’s always great when a writer shares exactly how they tackle their books.
I took some inspiration from it when I was getting started, definitely.
PS-great to see your synopsis out here in the open.
Wow, Chris! Amazing start for a story from you - I can’t wait to read more. The vivid dreams of his violent death, I bet, moulds the entire atmosphere of your story. Not giving away too much but still enough to keep people (like me) curious about what you’re going to write on.
End of semester sounds pretty chaos across the world this year! I had to move out of my room two days after my final paper ended because they were forcibly evicting people to make way for renovations - I don’t understand the rush since they have a whole 3 months ahead. My cousin in Canada was panicking big time too because they were served a last minute move out notice, and they’ve got to pack all their stuff up and get a ticket back here asap. Or they’ll be stuck with high rents. Pretty scary! Yours sound pretty bad too… all the deadlines to meet and stuff, I hope you’re coping well :) take care!
p/s: You’re just toooooo lucky to have Trina by your side - she’s so understanding and supportive!
Hi Chris, Thanks for sharing your synopsis. It sounds like this novel is going to be very hard to write and with much emotion bound in every page. Fortunately you have Trina, enthusiasm that seems to bounce across the screen and a talent for writing that makes the reader feel as though they have been grabbed by the collar and dragged into the page. Good luck!
First off, I must say–you are mighty lucky to have such an amazing and understanding fiance as myself! :D
I couldn’t be more excited for you! I know it’s going to take up most of your time but I am willing to sacrifice that. :P As long as you buy me something nice once you make your millions. :D hehe
Seriously though. I admire the dedication and thought you have put into this amazing story of yours. I can’t wait ’til you start putting them all on paper! I will be here to support you the whole way. :) You’re going to meet the daily word count, damnit! :D
I read the synopsis in such a way as to feel akin to a deep-voiced movie guy, only to stray onto the ’starting this Friday’ and realise it had stopped.
Pity… I thought, for a minutia of a second, it was a new film being released on Friday.
Maybe one day, eh?
Until then, it sounds very… meta-psychological.
Oh, and once again, YAY to understanding fiancés and wives - you know what? Let us just say spouses in general!
@Trina & RG: AMEN. I definitely have to say yay to the generous portion of understanding, patience, and tolerance thrown my way :)
Ah, the Snowflake Method. It’s always great when a writer shares exactly how they tackle their books.
I took some inspiration from it when I was getting started, definitely.
PS-great to see your synopsis out here in the open.
Wow, Chris! Amazing start for a story from you - I can’t wait to read more. The vivid dreams of his violent death, I bet, moulds the entire atmosphere of your story. Not giving away too much but still enough to keep people (like me) curious about what you’re going to write on.
End of semester sounds pretty chaos across the world this year! I had to move out of my room two days after my final paper ended because they were forcibly evicting people to make way for renovations - I don’t understand the rush since they have a whole 3 months ahead. My cousin in Canada was panicking big time too because they were served a last minute move out notice, and they’ve got to pack all their stuff up and get a ticket back here asap. Or they’ll be stuck with high rents. Pretty scary! Yours sound pretty bad too… all the deadlines to meet and stuff, I hope you’re coping well :) take care!
p/s: You’re just toooooo lucky to have Trina by your side - she’s so understanding and supportive!
Hi Chris, Thanks for sharing your synopsis. It sounds like this novel is going to be very hard to write and with much emotion bound in every page. Fortunately you have Trina, enthusiasm that seems to bounce across the screen and a talent for writing that makes the reader feel as though they have been grabbed by the collar and dragged into the page. Good luck!