I'm starting a new book... all I have is that little nugget of an idea and a few notes scratched here and there. It's a very exciting time, beginning a new manuscript, so many creative things to do, so much freedom... it's great!
Which got the rusted gears in my mind turning. What's my favorite part of starting the new novel? Making up my own setting? Researching cool stuff? Looking for the perfect music? Buying that new notebook? Picking out a fancy pen?
How about creating creepy characters from scratch?
(This guy's mine... don't steal him!!!)For me, I think, my favorite part is the mapping. Drawing maps is sort of what I do for a living, so I have lots of experience in the area. But it's fun making it up, the names, the features, the contours and vegetation. Of course, none of this mapping is written in stone, I can guarantee lots of surprises will pop up. I guess I just enjoy playing God!
How about you? What's your favorite part about starting a new novel?
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