Interference
Destroyer of Words
I like to start with the single-word or single-sentence idea and usually free-flow with it for short pieces until the ending suggests itself or else I'll force myself to find an ending to aim for. Often the I'll miss and find a better(??) ending by the time I finish. Equally, I've been known to abandon first chapters/paragraphs when a better start presents itself around paragraph 3 or somewhere.
Now, I suppose, I ought to itemise my progress to date ....
Mrs Dale's Dilemma (stupid title) - 5000 words, nearing completion - I know the end, but not how to get there
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An artist's assailant regrets the harm he's done her and tries to make amends without admitting responsibility.
The First Shimmer (Sci Fi) - 8000, correcting a confusing ending.
A failed time-travel experiment brings together two people who know they can never remain together once the failure is corrected.
Waiting In Godalming (SF) - 2000, not happy with much of it, apart from the premise.
Two assassins use a dentist's surgery as a refuge and discover that they aren't as in control of their destinies as they once thought.
I Said (Fantasy??? Speculation???) - 1200
From a workshop idea, what would happen if everyone went deaf?
Pockets (As above) - 1500
Another workshop idea, everyone has to keep their hands in their pockets.
While I've typed "The End" on quite a few of these, I don't yet consider them quite finished
I'm also thinking of submitting some of my Character Creation Chain stuff as flash fiction somewhere .... I never thought I could do flash fiction before coming here
Now, I suppose, I ought to itemise my progress to date ....
Mrs Dale's Dilemma (stupid title) - 5000 words, nearing completion - I know the end, but not how to get there
.An artist's assailant regrets the harm he's done her and tries to make amends without admitting responsibility.
The First Shimmer (Sci Fi) - 8000, correcting a confusing ending.
A failed time-travel experiment brings together two people who know they can never remain together once the failure is corrected.
Waiting In Godalming (SF) - 2000, not happy with much of it, apart from the premise.
Two assassins use a dentist's surgery as a refuge and discover that they aren't as in control of their destinies as they once thought.
I Said (Fantasy??? Speculation???) - 1200
From a workshop idea, what would happen if everyone went deaf?
Pockets (As above) - 1500
Another workshop idea, everyone has to keep their hands in their pockets.
While I've typed "The End" on quite a few of these, I don't yet consider them quite finished
I'm also thinking of submitting some of my Character Creation Chain stuff as flash fiction somewhere .... I never thought I could do flash fiction before coming here
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