I love rainy nights. Nothing beats the sound of raindrops pattering against my window while thunder rumbles off in the distance. It’s the perfect backdrop for the next chapter I’m going to revise, which takes place on a dark and stormy fall night. And I know it’s not fall, but it’s cold and the trees are still barren, which helps set the mood.

Nick and Karina’s meet-cute—or as I like to call it, head-butting your future flame in the chest—is one of my favorite scenes. I swear I never get tired of reading it. It’s one of my favorite comfort chapters, which is weird because there’s a lot of chaos that ensues in these scenes. But I feel like those brief moments of care and comfort and tenderness make up for most of the havoc.

It’s such a pivotal chapter, one that changes the entire course of Nick and Karina’s lives. From that moment on, their fates are forever intertwined. So, it’s important that I take my sweet time—and by time, I mean the entire weekend, if needed—polishing this section.

Now, my main goal is to read over their chapter and ensure that the secondary plot holds strong. I’m happy with the primary plot, which is Nick and Karina’s romance, but the secondary and minor plots still need some fine-tuning. So, I really want to focus on those things tonight.

I also need to sprinkle in some more description. The setting still feels a bit sparse, so I want to add some more depth to it, since it’s such an integral part of the scene. But I’m not sure if I’ll have the time to accomplish everything I need, especially since it’s already after midnight. But I’m determined. I’ve got my wine, my notes, mood boards, and I’m ready to go.

It’s just after two in the morning, and I’ve made some progress—not as much as I wanted—but it’s better than nothing. And as much as I want to keep working, I don’t. I know my limits. I know that if I push myself, I’ll make things worse and I’ll be spending the rest of the weekend fixing my mistakes. So, it’s time to step away and take a break.

After spending the past half hour listening to music and cleaning, I’m locked in my office again. But before I dive back into the meet-cute chapter, I need to write a snippet for Raichel’s WIP.

Raichel. That temperamental tyrant has been radio silent for months, refusing to cooperate whenever I needed her. So naturally, I tossed her WIP on the back burner and poured most of my focus into Nick and Karina’s story. And to no one’s surprise—definitely not mine—the impulsive little hothead reemerged, screaming for attention.

Raichel hates being ignored. And as much as I would love to disregard her—would love to shove her back down into the deepest confines of my mind—I don’t. She plays a vital part in Nick and Karina’s story. And since her WIP ties in with theirs, I give in to her unhinged demands.

So, I start typing just as the short scene plays out in my head, trying to catch as many details as I can. I don’t want to miss a thing, especially the conversation between Raichel and the MMC (male main character). That’s the heart of this snippet. I’m not overly worried about the setting or other descriptions at this moment. I’ll fill those in later.

The scene moves quickly, and it’s hard to keep up, but I get the gist of it down. It’s a 1006 word-vomited mess, but I’m happy with it. Not only did Raichel reveal a juicy secret, but I also got to write.

I love freewriting. I love letting my fingers fly across the keyboard with little thought or care. I don’t worry about perfection. I don’t worry about word choice or sentence structure, or descriptions. I just write whatever I see and hear in my head. It’s just me observing and documenting my fictional people. And it feels so liberating when the creativity flows and the words just pour out of me. It’s one of the best parts of writing, IMO.

I haven’t really flexed my creative muscles since I’ve been spending a lot of time analyzing and deconstructing Nick and Karina’s story (Fated WIP). So, it feels so damn good to give that logical part of my brain a rest. It’s like a reset for my mind. I feel refreshed and I’m ready to jump back into my Fated WIP.

I look over my notes again and dive back in, spending the rest of the night working on their chapter. It’s just after five in the morning when I finally return to reality. I’m exhausted but satisfied. I still need to add more setting details and restructure some sentences, but the secondary plot is solid. I’ll work on the rest this weekend. So, it’s time to shut everything down and call it a night. Or morning, in my case.

Update

If you’ve been following me on social media, then you know my mom is sick. And she’s not going to get better. I’ve been struggling to come to terms with everything, and needless to say, it’s been a difficult time for me and my family. It’s why I’ve been MIA. It’s also why the character blogs are on pause. For now.

Eventually, I’d love to get back to writing character blogs. I have a ton of story ideas that are just waiting to be written, but I don’t have the time or energy to work on them. Hopefully, I’ll find some spare time by this summer, but I can’t make any promises. Not when everything is so unpredictable right now.

But I am planning on finishing the side shorts I’ve already started. Nick and Karina’s Takeover is in the works and will be posted this fall. My spooky short featuring Ash, Ryan, and a nightmare demon will be published on this site on or around Halloween. I’m hoping to write another blog from Nick or Karina’s POV at some point this year, but I just can’t commit to any new projects at the moment.

Speaking of Nick, his mood board has been posted. You can find that under the Pictures tab, which is under the Extras menu. I’m working on finding pics for Karina’s mood board, and I’m hoping to have that posted by summer at the latest. So, keep your eyes peeled for that.

Also, new life bites and character interview outtakes are coming soon. I’m planning on making a section on this site solely dedicated to Fated (Nick and Karina’s story), where you’ll be able to find the cast’s bios, mood boards, interviews, outtakes, and more.

The summer blog schedule will be posted by the end of May. You’ll find that on the Announcements page, along with any updates, news, and changes coming to this site.

That’s all I have for you today. As always, stay safe and stay healthy. Until next time.

Cheers,

 

 

 

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