Outline of an Outline


Yes! I've just completed the outline for an outline! With this in hand, I can construct the real outline (a chapter by chapter synopsis) for 'book one' that my editor will accept. Dear readers, I'm doing the 'dance of doneness' because I really had only the vaguest notions of where I wanted to take this novel trilogy I'll be writing freelance over the next 3 years.

But, now I HAVE a notion, and some characters, and major plot points for all 3 books. It all just sort of crystallized out of the notes I've been taking for the last six or so months. I was counting on that magical moment happening, but yet at the same time afraid that this time around it wouldn't. But, thank you subconscious mind for doing all the heavy lifting for me, once again.

I'm afraid I can't be more specific on the trilogy, other than to say it'll be set in the world of Toril, on (and sometimes under) the continent of Faerûn.

Ok, I can also tell you this. Minor plot threads introduced in Darkvision (1) will see expansion in another novel coming out next fall (2), and finally be realized in all their epic glory in the trilogy. The trilogy for which I've just completed the outline of the outline :-).

1 Purely as easter eggs.
2 The name of which I can't reveal since it's not yet in the catalogue, though the 2nd draft is over the wall.


Posted: Fri - December 29, 2006 at 11:17 AM          

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