~ Written by Danielle N. Bilski ~
Last night I was thinking about how I should start and wondering whether I had enough of a unique, captivating story. I wondered what it was about the story that gave someone a reason to read it.
Funnily enough I was watching ‘The Ring’ at 1:00am on television and decided that I wanted to write in such a way that maybe one day my novel could be adapted into a film. So I thought more about the elements of constructing a story and what events would fit in that were believable, pivotal moments that would work as well in words as they would on a screen.
We learn very early in our childhood that every story has a beginning, a middle and end. However, with the help of editing techniques, stories as they were traditional told in a linear form can now consist of flashbacks, predictions and repetitions.
So this lead me to think about the broader picture and develop the relationship between the two main characters. I decided that there needed to be a hook or an unexpected twist in the story, conflict and cause-and-effect while maintaining or building on the original message that I want to convey through the narrative.
I made detailed notes and excitedly discussed the ideas with my Mum over breakfast this morning. She was very enthusiastic and asked a lot of questions which helped me develop the ideas even further to a point where I know the characters even better, the intricacies of their lives, the twist, the conflict and main events, the effects they have and why. This is all while staying true to my original theme and giving me room to incorporate other ideas as the story is told.
Every writer works hard for that moment when the story becomes clearer to a point where it takes on a life all of its own. It has taken 8 months, but I have experienced that moment and I couldn’t wait to share my sheer excitement with you!
I can now feel confident in knowing whose voices I am speaking with and the eyes I am seeing the world through. This is the official beginning of My time with you as my characters share their stories with me, you and the world. © 2009 Danielle N. Bilski