Originally Posted by Dr. Drib
And please tell us about it.
Here's a list of things you can think about sharing:
First storyline:
What genre?
Mainstream/"Chick" Lit.
Novel/short story?
Plot?
Woman meets man, woman falls in love with man, woman is abandoned by man, woman loses best friend to AIDS, woman stands alone (while seeking the future for her child).
Character(s)
Richard Leonard - entering scene. Viewpoint of Stephanie Elaine Hardesty.
Setting?
Local bar, downtown Sacramento, CA.
Scene?
Establishes how Richard first came to the attention of the protagonist, Elaine.
What else?
And here's the opening paragraph:
His stride first caught my eye. He prowled to the bar, never hesitating, never dodging or weaving around the other patrons. It was as if they unconsciously withdrew from his desired path. His motion riveted my attention; I felt compelled to watch his progress to the bar. As I watched, he reached his destination, drew the bartender's attention with a casual wave of his hand and leaned possessively against the rail.
Second storyline:
What genre?
SF
Novel/short story?
Plot?
Four friends face the challenge of creating a life and businesses as independent contractors - in orbit - during the construction of orbital power stations.
Character(s)
Dora Clarissa Priscilla Melinda Barbara Celinda Anne Rodriguez - yes, she IS carrying the weight of all those ancestors in her name.
Setting?
Las Cruces, NM.
Scene?
Establishes that Dora has just graduated and is moving into 'real life'.
What else?
And here's the opening paragraph:
“… Congratulations and farewell, Class of 2009!”
With those words from the Dean, Dora’s classmates sprang to their feet, letting loose with cheers, catcalls and, yes, she heard correctly, even a few Rebel War Yells. She felt… she didn’t know how she felt, but excessive exuberance or joy weren’t it. Yes, she’d graduated from college, the first in her family to do so; her mother and father were a dozen or so rows back, waiting to congratulate her. Why wasn’t she happy, Dora pondered?
Many, many ideas you can mention and discuss with other members when you share your FIRST PARAGRAPH.
Don
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