I feel like I haven't done much - but in reality I have taken my book from novella to novel. I finally broke the 50K word mark.
I'm trying to find the balance between being descriptive and overloading the reader with too much detail. When I speak - I am a rambler. I have worked so hard to NOT ramble in my writing that I have made it too succinct.
It always comes down to balance, doesn't it?
I finished another round of edits, and I am getting the manuscript reviewed by another person. However, I know I have to increase the book by 50% so I have continued to write and fill out what scenes I keep identifying as needing help.
One weird problem I have - this book is written from a man's perspective, which I have been mostly successful to date - but I have both sex and kissing scenes in it. I'm having a really hard time writing these scenes in general but especially writing them like a man. Normally when I am struggling on a perspective or style issue, I try to read books I like which parallel that aspect - but I can't even think of an example of a sex scene written from a guy's perspective.
Ooh - just thought of one, but I can't remember the name or author of the book. It's about a Druid, at the time of Caesar, who ends up befriending Vercingetorix - there's a few "action" scenes, including some for ritual purposes, and the protagonist is a man.
Off to start googling and finding this book! If you can think of it - or have another recommendation - please let me know!
You could try River God by Wilbur Smith. This has emotional aspects from a man's perspective as well.
ReplyDeleteHmmm. I can't think of any. Good luck with it, though! I like to write from a guy's perspective, too. Good luck fleshing out your book and finishing up the edits!! :D
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