the first words
My idea to have a first draft before any serious worldbuilding is working out nicely. Well, it isn’t technically a “first draft”, it is, so far, unattached semi-scenes, more of a setup than a reality, glimpses into the world. However, I’m writing 300 words a day average (well, at least I should be writing; I haven’t met my today’s goal yet), and these glimpses give me more and better insights into the world than I ever got while planning. And, had I planned it before as I thought I would, I would have it incredibly more boring (for me at least, and my own interest is all that matters at this moment).
I got my protagonist, although she’s still a bit stiff or raw or whiny or–I don’t know what’s wrong with her, but she has no real, likeable voice yet.
I have my antagonist or probably lover, I don’t know that yet either. He hasn’t said anything yet but I am fascinated already.
I got a setting that’s more than good vs evil. That piece of information came to me in a state between sleep and wakefullness, and I absolutely adore it because it’s so, well, true.
I haven’t figured out yet the magic. I migh swap the two different types of magic usage between the two cultures.
I’m excited. And still sleepy. And reluctant to actually put any words on paper.
But I know I can now, and it feels way more healthy than anything I’ve had since end of November.
