Aug 11 2009
New Novel Concept
I was too exited to pass up on telling someone about my new idea!
I was in the bathroom–don ‘t worry, I wasn’t on the pot–washing my face when I got this great idea for a new novel! I had been wanting to try AugNoWriMo because JulNoWriMo pushed me to pump out a novel in one months time, but I didn’t quite have an idea for another novel.
I’ve been tossing around the idea of writing a novel about witches, but I didn’t have many of the details plotted out. So, I didn ‘t go for the whole AugNo thing—I still have to revise and put the final details on my JulNo novel! But, I think I’m going to take some time before diving back into that one.
Anyway–back to my grand idea–For some reason, I remembered the “Wayside School” books by Louis Sachar. I had loved those while I was in grade school! While, I do not plan on writing children’s novels or even a book about the oddities of a school. I do, however, like the idea of writing about an odd town, but in small stories instead of one long story–though, it wouldn’t be in the style of a collection of short stories, more a longer piece made up of smaller snapshots.
I don’t exactly have a target audience at the moment–the book will be paranormal in nature–but I’m gong to start writing anyway. Once I’ve flushed out a few of the stories, I’ll be able to tell if the novel will work as an adult piece or a YA piece.
I am excited!
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Me
There’s a book, Winesburg, Ohio, that kind of sounds like that (but not supernatural). It’s a bunch of short stories about people in a town, and according to Wikipedia, inspired other works such as The Martian Chronicles. I haven’t read Winesburg, Ohio, but it was on the booklist for my honors English class in high school.
Those sound super interesting. Thanks Heather, I’m going to look them up right now!
I’ve heard that Winesburg, Ohio is actually kind of boring, but it is highly regarded nonetheless. I liked The Martian Chronicles.
I put them both on hold at the library–even if Winesburg is boring, it may provide some insight into the type of novel I want to write. I appreciate the suggestions!