As a writer, I have read and heard that certain situations or people will inspire an idea. Just little things that trigger the spark. I once saw a show where the writer used situations and people from his morning routine and created a story about their lives without ever knowing the people. I never really thought I was capable of it until this year.
While working on my first project this past winter, I was struck by inspiration. I watched a band perform when the drummer was brought to the front of the stage and explained he was going to sing a solo of a song that inspired and moved him. I was so touched by the end of his performance, I was tearful. I thought...he's my next hero, this man who can pour his heart out in a song.
I was determined to finish my historical project and tried not to think of the new story that was playing in my head, but finally caved and created the character Nick, who of course sings a solo performance that has such a passionate effect on my heroine.
Two weeks ago, I saw the band perform again when it was announced that the drummer was leaving the band. I'm sure my mouth gaped open because I kept thinking...I'm not done, Nick had yet to win my heroine over. The drummer went front and center on the stage again and sang the same song from this past winter, but this time the band accompanied him. I'll admit, I was brought to tears at the depth of emotion the drummer poured into the song. Can you guess the ending in my story that I finished this past weekend?
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6 comments:
Why is the drummer leaving? So, is Nick going to be able to win the heroine over? How much finished are you? I also read your headline and thought you might have lost your Muse completely, I'm delighted that you haven't.
The drummer found a job out of state. Of course, Nick won her over in the end, but it wasn't easy. She has many issues.
I've finished the ideas, the words (66,000)are all down. Now I have to clean it up, add more description, you know all those things that my reviewers pointed out on the previous project.
Ooo, when do WE get to read it?? And there's another idea, too. What happens when things MIGHT be coming together and one of them HAS to move away?
I don't know about being in love with a guy in a band...all those groupies
That's part of the story. Her fear of fidelity and especially with a man in a band with a bunch of groupies. Fear factor plays a key role in the story.
ok, you know even though I don't like infidelity in my stories, I do like to read how different authors handle it. Mary Balogh, Eloisa James and Laura Lee Guhrke have all written about it and handle them in different ways.
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