That Top-of-the-World Feel

Today I drove straight from TCC after my class let out early, and settled into Greenbriar's Barnes and Noble bookstore. This was premeditated, as I thought that a change of scenery was in order to help me with my writer's-writing-block. Even though I knew what I wanted to write about, I could not think of how to go about doing so.

As I sat in the corner, all alone (voluntarily, but it was the only place I could find that suited me anyway), I decided to work on something a close friend who goes to VCU suggested to me just the other day: "Write out each of the different scenarios you have for your climax before blindly choosing one, that way you can pick which one can fit best with the story."

So it came to 3 different scenarios for my climax, getting somewhere at last! I pondered on each until I felt comfortable for the time being. After reflecting on what I had written for about 20 min., I decided to let the matter rest fir now and focus my thoughts on what to write next. I have found that using what resources you have is not only a good idea, but it makes sense and can relieve the stress you might be causing others 0.-

I had brought my copy of The Writer's Little Helper with me in the store to help me out with various tips if the need arose. Thankfully, most of the tips in the book were relevant to what I was searching for my story (subplots, climax of the story, character descriptions, etc.).

When I arrived at the Golden Rejects meeting, I was glad to find that my story was the topic of discussion! We spent the entire hour of the meeting going over my first chapter, and I could not have been happier after seeing how my work was received! Of course there were issues to look at* with my writing, but most of the group appreciated my work, so I was thrilled!

C. Olson

*(i.e. - I needed to describe my characters and the setting (time) more than I had, as well as some other things to keep in mind for the story as I progress)