Making that Start

I began the day planning to start the process of writing my 12th novel. I was going to put time into developing the central idea that I’ve mentioned in other posts.

I planned to use a process, recommended online, that involved:
• Find latent character goals in the idea
• Brainstorm goal complications and obstacles that will add suspense
• Imagine adding settings that will add mood and possible subplots
• Find subplots that will support the main idea
• Identify interesting special themes.

However, while I was still lying in bed, I decided, before I tackled the other task, to write down on paper words for a couple of scenes to go in the beginning of the novel.

The scenes had been going around in my head. It was satisfying to find I hadn’t gone stale over my summer rest from writing.

After finishing a few first-thing-in-the-morning chores for my household, I decided I no longer felt the energy or wellness to be creative. It was easier to sit down and read the Saturday newspaper then watch a bit of the Commonwealth Games on TV.

Later, I consoled myself with writing this post. Maybe I’ll have a better day on Monday.