I'm back to plotting again, but this time I'm plotting out new scenes for a manuscript already written. This is the second time a manuscript came out too short after I wrote the first draft. So, what I've decided to do is reread what I already wrote, then plot out several new scenes I can insert right into the story. I've already written four new scenes, which added about 2000 words to the manuscript, but that's not enough.
I spent the past three hours rereading and writing ideas for new scenes. So far, I've got a list of five new scenes I can add to this story. The last time I had to do this, those new scenes really enhanced the original draft, so I'm hoping it will work with this story too.
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Sometimes you just need to reread a story to think Hey, I need to add X, Y, and Z...or maybe that's just me. ;)
Good luck, Susan. As a fledgeling plotter, I'm in awe of your plotting skills.
Yeah, Isabel. I think the reason I tend to write short is I just zip right through the story to get to the end. I find it much easier to enhance after the basics are all set down.
Thanks, Cynthia! Been writing for years and learning as I go. Detailed plotting seems to be what works for me.
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