Sandra L. Rostirolla
I'm one of the lucky ones. I have a writer group that weeks monthly. Part of our meetings includes setting goals. When inspiration lacks, I still force myself to write as I don't want to be a lame and miss my goal. It's really that simple. If I'm truly blocked on a story point, I'll do a tonne of research.
For example, with CECILIA, I wanted more than just the typical good vs evil relationship. After days of research, I came across St. Augustine’s Enchiridion. Chapter 13’s assertion that “there can be no evil where there is no good” not only solved my Goddess of Light's relationship with her dark shadow, it solidified my stakes – if good loses, all will be lost.
For example, with CECILIA, I wanted more than just the typical good vs evil relationship. After days of research, I came across St. Augustine’s Enchiridion. Chapter 13’s assertion that “there can be no evil where there is no good” not only solved my Goddess of Light's relationship with her dark shadow, it solidified my stakes – if good loses, all will be lost.
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