Writing that kicks your ass

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Kid Clutch and The Breeze

Hey everybody,

I've sent you the opening chapters of Kid Clutch and The Breeze--the new incarnation of Rattled.

I've been working hard to re-imagine this story--lots of rewriting and experimentation. In this draft, I'm giving dual narrators a try, and I've tried to amp up Brian's reason for suddenly moving to Winona (though that reason isn't revealed yet in this opening section, do I give enough that the reason seems significant?). I've also been working on deepening the story of the other main character, Trina. Are you drawn into her storyline?

At this point, what I'm interested in is ratcheting up the story's significance and its feeling--does the story hit you where it counts? Maybe some things do but some things don't? I'd love your insights you have into these characters, questions you can pose to help me imagine the characters more fully, and any other suggestions and possibilities you can offer.

Thanks, guys!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

The Dog and His Boy


I have posted the most recent pages via email. Tramp is cleverly leading Colin.......well, that is what I want the reader to think. Let me know if it is working.

Group A

Group A Schedule

Sept 19 - Bill
Oct 3 - Chris
Oct 17 - Alan
Oct 31 - David


Very good.

Group B

Group B Schedule

Sept 19 - Andy
Oct 3 - Riley
Oct 17 - Jason
Oct 31 - Daniel