#WordWeavers 4 — Character development, world-building, plot — how much attention do you pay to each?
In my first book, it was the plot. Not that I overlooked the other 2, but they weren't deep.
In my new book, I had fun with all 3! As a sci-fi author, creating a world my readers can experience is an enjoyable challenge. Getting to know my characters, their past & reasons for doing things, & giving them satisfying arcs is very rewarding. And the plot is inseparable from the other 2.
@d73175df Looking forward to exploring the world you created (already pre-ordered the book!) :D
@d73175df The plot is inseparable. I think in terms of a play where a bunch of actors are all looking at one another and wondering what to do. 😆
@7b682b86 Haha, we don't want that 😁 I think sometimes well-developed characters and world can be enough for the plot to sort of arise on its own, but in my case, some nudging is definitely necessary 😁 I need to have at least a vague idea of what I want to happen or where I want the story to go, and then the creative juices can flow.
@d73175df I agree. It’s amazing what can surface in the drafting and editing phases as we go deeper and deeper. 😃
#WordWeavers 5 — How often do you discuss your writing with your real-life friends and family?
Very rarely with most people, and it's mostly about what stage of writing I'm at or when the book is coming out, or very generally what it's about.
I have a former colleague who is a writer too — we rarely talk, but when we do, we go all in, and it's very fun 😁
My partner is the person I talk about it most often, and I also sometimes consult him as my "expert" on certain issues he's proficient at.
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