Worked more on the novel tonight. I don't know how to finish this. I wish I was Zusak. I want my prose to sound like poetry. I want every word to drip with meaning and not only am I not exactly clear on my character's motivations, I am less than clear on my own. With my ghost story, the voice was very clear. With this novel, I struggle with making each character's voice unique. I feel as though I am getting better with dialogue, something I've always struggled with. I still need to get to So. Cal. and walk in these places. I think it would help, but it isn't essential. My main character is weak and I don't love her. The psychopath boyfriend is fascinating to me. The mother is strong and over the top and missing chunks. I have mentioned before that she is the key to this story, but I'm still struggling with her character.
Watched Soul Surfer with the kids. They loved it. It was a great movie with a great message based on a true story. I highly recommend it.
You'll get there. Keep trucking! I'm rooting for you!
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