I don't have it right. I know I don't have it right. I have scrapped about 250 words today, and then I decided I needed to stop and think. When I switched into Gabby's pov, all of sudden all the depth that I had so enjoyed writing went right out of the window.
I'm trying real hard not to make this funny, or slapstick. Then again I wonder if I am just not looking at this with objective eyes, or perhaps I am trying too hard. I have the opening paragraph exactly as I want it. But I'm looking for a suspensful tone. Something that builds as the reader goes on...right now Gabby is not cooperating. So I think I'm going to switch it around. I had the two meeting immediately but I'm re-thinking this. I always want to start the story in the middle of some kind of action. That is the way I like the stories I read to begin. It is very difficult for me to get into a story that drones on for the first three chapters. I want you to hook me, and hook me fast. I'm a product of the times I suppose. I have no patience when I'm reading. Make it interesting and don't bore me to tears. I am forgiving of setup. I'm not talking about that. So don't shoot me, but I do love to be hooked quickly.
So I'm sighing, drinking my water and scratching my head over here in North Carolina trying to make sure I do it right. I've got to get this much into the first draft. I need to see the tension before I go onto other drafts.
Hrmph! Kind of a frustrating day for writing.
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