Plot driven stories are just not my idea of fun. Plot forces you as a writer into corners that your characters at times do not find comfortable.
Plot should always be in the back ground. When I sat down to write Calling Vicki I had a basic chase plot in mind, but there was never a moment where I allowed the plot to override what my characters wanted or needed to do. I would sit back and allow Vicki or Carlos to take the wheel of my story and drive it in whatever direction that they wished. I knew that for the story to work out that these two would have to face each other, but I never pushed. I let their personalities to control their actions and the rest was easy.
Plot tends to hold back characters from revealing who they really are. The character of Vicki is a natural hero because she is motivated by love and is willing to sacrifice herself for others. Carlos is a natural villain because he is totally self absorbed. He will sacrifice anyone for his own needs. He will do anything to satisfy his wants and desires. He does not believe that he is a villain and I find that to be very important when creating a villain. They have to believe that in their universe they are doing what is right and fair.
Here is a quick video on the subject. It is about screenwriting, but can easily be applied to prose.
Okay now some news about the book. It is available at Smashwords. I am waiting on a different cover for the paper back that will be published on Amazon. Below will be a link to the Smashword’s page. At the top of the page you will find chapter three of Calling Vicki. If you would like to help with the social marketing of my book please take a moment to hit the like button on stumbleupon. I get twenty to forty visitors to this blog every time someone does this.
A few words about tomorrow’s post. It will be one the subject of publishing your own book in this digital age. There are so many ways to get your book or short stories out there to the public. Whether you want to have it read for free and to receive feedback or if you want to earn a living from your work.
Thank you for visiting. Have a nice day.
Plot should always be in the back ground. When I sat down to write Calling Vicki I had a basic chase plot in mind, but there was never a moment where I allowed the plot to override what my characters wanted or needed to do. I would sit back and allow Vicki or Carlos to take the wheel of my story and drive it in whatever direction that they wished. I knew that for the story to work out that these two would have to face each other, but I never pushed. I let their personalities to control their actions and the rest was easy.
Plot tends to hold back characters from revealing who they really are. The character of Vicki is a natural hero because she is motivated by love and is willing to sacrifice herself for others. Carlos is a natural villain because he is totally self absorbed. He will sacrifice anyone for his own needs. He will do anything to satisfy his wants and desires. He does not believe that he is a villain and I find that to be very important when creating a villain. They have to believe that in their universe they are doing what is right and fair.
Here is a quick video on the subject. It is about screenwriting, but can easily be applied to prose.
Okay now some news about the book. It is available at Smashwords. I am waiting on a different cover for the paper back that will be published on Amazon. Below will be a link to the Smashword’s page. At the top of the page you will find chapter three of Calling Vicki. If you would like to help with the social marketing of my book please take a moment to hit the like button on stumbleupon. I get twenty to forty visitors to this blog every time someone does this.
A few words about tomorrow’s post. It will be one the subject of publishing your own book in this digital age. There are so many ways to get your book or short stories out there to the public. Whether you want to have it read for free and to receive feedback or if you want to earn a living from your work.
Thank you for visiting. Have a nice day.
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