A Darker Slant - good or not?!
So I'm really hitting a wall with Ryan's story. It's not him right now, surprisingly, but the fact that the story is darker than I had planned. I keep trying to find a way to lighten it, but it doesn't seem to be happening. And seeing as I like writing light-hearted stories, this is unusual.
I had this same problem when I wrote Shattered Soul (book 18 of my sci-fi series), it was really dark and I had problems. The only way I finally finished it was by embracing the story and just going with it.
So my decision now is - do I scrap three whole chapters of Ryan's story and restart with a different slant to make it lighter? Or do I embrace the serious side and go with it? ARGH!
I admit, I lean more towards going with the story as it is and see where it goes. It's taking a turn I hadn't expected, the heroine is not the usual girl I write, her actions unexpected. Her motives and experiences...it's just different. She's a tough cookie, that's all I'll say right now about her!
So yeah, I think I'm just going to continue forging on and see where Ryan and his girl lead me.
Sometimes the pathways aren't always so clear!!
I had this same problem when I wrote Shattered Soul (book 18 of my sci-fi series), it was really dark and I had problems. The only way I finally finished it was by embracing the story and just going with it.
So my decision now is - do I scrap three whole chapters of Ryan's story and restart with a different slant to make it lighter? Or do I embrace the serious side and go with it? ARGH!
I admit, I lean more towards going with the story as it is and see where it goes. It's taking a turn I hadn't expected, the heroine is not the usual girl I write, her actions unexpected. Her motives and experiences...it's just different. She's a tough cookie, that's all I'll say right now about her!
So yeah, I think I'm just going to continue forging on and see where Ryan and his girl lead me.
Sometimes the pathways aren't always so clear!!
date
newest »
newest »
message 1:
by
amanda s.
(new)
Feb 13, 2017 11:51PM
Yes! I don't mind with a wee bit darker story than your usual fwuffy romance, Angie! If it's me, I'd go with the flow and see how it goes, plus you can also refresh your style of writing. I'm really excited to see how it goes for you!
reply
|
flag
Amanda wrote: "Yes! I don't mind with a wee bit darker story than your usual fwuffy romance, Angie! If it's me, I'd go with the flow and see how it goes, plus you can also refresh your style of writing. I'm reall..."Thanks Amanda. Generally my books, I like to think, leave everyone smiling and feeling good. Adam's Thorn was more serious, that's probably the most serious I've gone with the 'fwuffy' romances. ROTFL I love that 'fwuffy'! Makes me feel all cuddly and warm ;-) But I think Ryan's story will be more serious. It's going to be hard to tell until I go further. But, oh well...here goes!!!
i think a darker story will be interesting. I'm excited for whatever comes out.
Angela go with your gutt feeling. Ryan is a mystery man and if it has to be a little darker to get his story out then so be it. I am sure we will love it. Debbie
Clare wrote: "i think a darker story will be interesting. I'm excited for whatever comes out."Thanks Clare. I'm just hoping I don't stuff it up! LOL Time will tell!
Debbie wrote: "Angela go with your gutt feeling. Ryan is a mystery man and if it has to be a little darker to get his story out then so be it. I am sure we will love it. Debbie"Ah Debbie, thanks. I'm going with the gut feeling. The heroine...I have to be careful to ensure she's still likeable!
Ooohh - got a great cat in there!!! What? You're not surprised, right? Gotta have a cat pop up somewhere!!
Ryan himself is a darker character I don't think it would feel right for him to be too light and happy. You expect him to be dark. I think you should just follow where he leads you. I would be disappointed if his story wasn't a bit darker. It would not be true to his character. Hang in there, he'll turn out like he's meant to.
Go with it. Each character has their own story to tell, some are dark and that's ok. Your writting will smooth it out and lead them to a much deserved happily ever after.
Mona wrote: "Ryan himself is a darker character I don't think it would feel right for him to be too light and happy. You expect him to be dark. I think you should just follow where he leads you. I would be disa..."Thanks Mona. I'm now on chapter 3 and the story is going along a pathway I'm not so sued to, so it's a learning curve for me, too!
Kim wrote: "Go with it. Each character has their own story to tell, some are dark and that's ok. Your writting will smooth it out and lead them to a much deserved happily ever after."Thanks Kim. I just hope I can do his story justice.
Everyone, I just want to thank you all for your support & encouragement while I take this journey with Ryan and his heroine. It's nice to know there're people who understand that sometimes everything can't be roses or funny all the time. But he WILL have his HEA, that is a definite fact!
Amanda wrote: "Yes! I don't mind with a wee bit darker story than your usual fwuffy romance, Angie! If it's me, I'd go with the flow and see how it goes, plus you can also refresh your style of writing. I'm reall..."Wait a darn minute, if writing a slightly serious book like Adam's Thorn got you, well, Adam's Thorn, thEN WRITE A SERIOUS ONE, ANGIEEE ashdkdngslnslgnr!!! I love Adam's Thorn!!!!! I read it back in 2014 and by far it's one of my favorite! 5 STARS!!! I always love it when the Hero and heroine are enemies. That's why, seriously Angie, your books got me goin'. The best authors that featured BBW in the story? YOUUU!
Now Ryan.. I haven't read Aaron yet, so I don't think I've met Ryan. But if you think Ryan could be your 'serious book' one, then go for it! We're all rooting for you!!! And of course you have to put fwuffy cats next to Ryan, we don't want him all lonely and sad, right? No fwuffy and cuddwy cats = 4ever sadness.
Angela wrote: "Everyone, I just want to thank you all for your support & encouragement while I take this journey with Ryan and his heroine. It's nice to know there're people who understand that sometimes everythi..."
Amanda wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Yes! I don't mind with a wee bit darker story than your usual fwuffy romance, Angie! If it's me, I'd go with the flow and see how it goes, plus you can also refresh your style of wri..."LOL - thanks, Amanda! I guess, thinking about it, Adam's Thorn was kind of serious. It's just Ryan is...well, Ryan. And the heroine is...well... ;-) What they've been through... I will do my best to do justice to them both!
And oh yeah, there's a cat. There's ALWAYS a cat! He's not fwuffy or cuddwy as such, he's a battered old tom, but he's got attitude!
I say that while Evie is rolling in front of me on the desk, touching the screen and making me rewrite a few words now and again LOL.
Amanda wrote: "Angela wrote: "Everyone, I just want to thank you all for your support & encouragement while I take this journey with Ryan and his heroine. It's nice to know there're people who understand that som..."OMG! This gif is SO CUTE!!! I can't stop watching it! The way that cat just smooshes its head against the pup - makes my heart melt!!!
