Friday, March 30, 2012
Very Preliminary Story Idea
Here's what I'm thinking: still much to sort out and all that: It's about a young man who has decided to kill himself. He then tries to find happiness and meaning in life one last time. This final adventure of his, I'm thinking will be the bulk or focus of the story. There will maybe be some flashbacks? The ending...that is where I feel I have to do the most work. Like I said, very preliminary, but I think it's got potential. I think it'll go from the city to the forest and possibly back to the city for setting. Contemporary times. Age... probably college (early 20s). Point of view...I do not know quite yet which I will choose.
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Mike- this might sound bad, but I like this idea. It is really hard to talk about something like this, but this story has a ton of potential. I think you should definitely try to do flashbacks, that's a cool idea. Maybe showing how he came to this point where he no longer wants to live.
ReplyDelete^^^ I second that notion. Glimpses of certain devastating/depressing events would be great. Maybe have them drown out his periodic flashes of happiness? Like..."I was so happy with Cristina." ---> "Cristina cheated on me"
DeleteHis happy moments can end up being bittersweet instead? Meh. You rocked in Dawn's class. You've got this under control
Mike, I think this could be any interesting story. I would encourage you to try and keep it all within one day. I think the flashback suggestion that Katie suggested could work well. Why city to country, though? Make sure there is a reason for it. If he thinks the city is in part the source of his pain, I could understand. But, there might be some interesting writing to be had if you have this guy look for happiness in the place he already lives.
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