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Fantasy: March 27, 2019 Issue [#9457]




 This week: Finding the Time
  Edited by: Dawn Embers Author IconMail Icon
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Fantasy Newsletter by Dawn

A minor ramble about struggle to find time to get writing done. Characters can have similar struggles with time and doing different things.


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Letter from the editor

Where do we find the time?

There is often a struggle for people to find time for many different activities and that often includes writing. I know even now, many years after being on the site, there are times when I struggle to get things done. Sometimes it's a matter of priorities. Writing can be a high priority some days while other times, it will take a back seat.

We have a few ways to find or create time. Some people who like to plan will do well with creating a schedule. Others, those who don't like to keep things on a schedule or don't have a deadline, they might go more of a random, whenever the moment arises type of approach. Style, personal choices and what is available will all affect the decision though I do recommend trying to set aside time if you want to get writing/editing done. Figure out what is your priority then make the move from there.

In the Fiction World

It's not just writers who have time issues. Fiction often can reflect reality, so the things we experience is something that might exist in the fictional worlds as well. Fantasy worlds might have a lot of differences compared to what we know, including magic, but often they still have to face time.

What is your character trying to do? Are they coming up against time?

There are options for how much of a conflict the characters can face and how much time they are given to do that in. The time is also gauged in words, since that's what we use to tell the stories. In a long story, you'll have some "time" to show the things that are happening. Some stories cover many years while others might cover only a few days. There might be other things the characters need to be doing too, which can help in the creation of conflict. Decisions have to be made, priorities chosen and what the character decides can impact the entire story.

How does the character find time? Figure that out, find a little time yourself for the story and get writing.


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How do you find time to write? Does your character struggle to find time for things?

Last month, I discussed the main character and their possible interactions with the government. Here are some comments sent in regard to the topic:

Comment by Elfin Dragon-finally published Author Icon
I like this question because I'm dealing with it in a major way with my Sci-fi story. My main character is a spy for the government in the story. Yet, a civilian agency wants her to come spy for them against the government. (ie. be a double agent) I'm still working out the details because there's also a smuggling operation in the middle of it! *Smile*


Comment by Quick-Quill Author Icon
I just watched Crimes against Grindwald and this is one JKR that missed the point. Her world building fell apart and no one is willing to butt heads with her to change it. One example of making sure your world building and characters translate across worlds. It would be like Bilbo becoming a dwarf in LOTHR. I just shook my head in disgust.


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