What's the rush?
How long should I spend on build up?
I want the characters to naturally fall in love, but maybe it's not about love and more about lust. I think that's okay too. I think I set myself up by having a love triangle. I don't want readers to hate Norah, but it seems like cheating is the only way this love triangle is going to play out and I'm not happy about it.
When I read Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens I would get so angry that Kiera just couldn't choose a man. I think it was more about her stringing them both along. Maybe it hits too close to home and I can't handle it- but don't "they" always say, write what you know?
Back to my original question- how much do I spend on build up? I feel like if our characters aren't rushing into their first kiss, then they might be more sympathetic.
I messed myself up because I choose a long car ride for Norah and Riley to get to know each other. It makes for the perfect time for dialogue, but since this is the first time they're meeting, it's strange. As a writer, I don't know what to do with their bodies as they talk, so it also makes for a boring few pages.
I'm just ready for them to get out of the car and on with their story. Do I need pages and pages of build up, or is the threat of Norah damaging relationship with Thomas enough to keep the reader engaged?
Tip I'm going to try:
I read about someone taking notes on all the conversations they hear throughout the day. I might give that a try, but the challenging part when you work as a teacher is that all of the conversations are about school and teaching. I don't think I'll ever be ready to write a book that takes place in the world of teaching.
I want the characters to naturally fall in love, but maybe it's not about love and more about lust. I think that's okay too. I think I set myself up by having a love triangle. I don't want readers to hate Norah, but it seems like cheating is the only way this love triangle is going to play out and I'm not happy about it.
When I read Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens I would get so angry that Kiera just couldn't choose a man. I think it was more about her stringing them both along. Maybe it hits too close to home and I can't handle it- but don't "they" always say, write what you know?
Back to my original question- how much do I spend on build up? I feel like if our characters aren't rushing into their first kiss, then they might be more sympathetic.
I messed myself up because I choose a long car ride for Norah and Riley to get to know each other. It makes for the perfect time for dialogue, but since this is the first time they're meeting, it's strange. As a writer, I don't know what to do with their bodies as they talk, so it also makes for a boring few pages.
I'm just ready for them to get out of the car and on with their story. Do I need pages and pages of build up, or is the threat of Norah damaging relationship with Thomas enough to keep the reader engaged?
Tip I'm going to try:
I read about someone taking notes on all the conversations they hear throughout the day. I might give that a try, but the challenging part when you work as a teacher is that all of the conversations are about school and teaching. I don't think I'll ever be ready to write a book that takes place in the world of teaching.
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