I had once mentioned that my muse has a roving eye,
a tendency to pack his bags and do the disappearing act, that he was moody,
irresponsible (drops ideas and then does the vanishing act), had no sense of a
timing (from the shower to the dining table, he drops in unannounced and
expects me to leave everything and follow him around). Well, that was just the
tip of the ice-berg.
Now, I have realized that my muse has started dating
multiple story ideas. Just when I had convinced myself that it was high time I
started my adult thriller (though mentally I have been working on it from some
time), my darling muse drops another adult novel idea into my head, complete
with the names of all the characters (Ria, Rohit, Payal, Kunal,Tara and
Siddhant) and what they do, how they look like. My generous muse has even
dropped the story title.
And to make matters worse, he even convinced me to
start outlining the new story. I started it yesterday and have written around
250 words and made mental character sketches of the different characters. All
this is happening while I’m revising my MG book which my critique partner sent
back with his detailed notes.
Though I’m thrilled that the new idea has jumped
into my head (I always wanted to write a YA novel) I am also scared that I’m
working on too many things. Fingers crossed that I keep up the momentum and
work on my YA idea secretly (not so secret anymore, since I blogged about it.)
I have decided that this new project will be written
alongside my MG stories, so that if I flop in my adult book, I’ll still have my
children’s books. I’m seeing it as a win-win situation. And this kind of
double-dating two story ideas is
actually quite nice.
P.S The winners of the giveaway of Brutal are Alex
Cavanaugh (he has won the Ebook) and Mary Preston (she has won a hard
copy). Congrats Alex and Mary. Mary please email me your postal address.
THANK YOU!! Email sent.
ReplyDeleteGood that I didn't win the contest -- I don't want to read HORROR :P
ReplyDeleteI have never tried writing two stories at once, I don't even read two stories at once, but high time I tried it. What say? :)
Destination Infinity
Wow, I won! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't write two stories at once. But I know many can. Maybe jot down enough of the details so you don't forget?
Those Muses are pesky creatures, indeed! I am already bouncing around with four half-written stories and two outlines, and of course, a new idea comes trundling through with no warning just two days ago. It is a bit overwhelming, but also kind of amazing. Best of luck with everything you're working on, Rachna!
ReplyDeleteMuses only think about themselves, don't they. Mine had given me so many story ideas that I can't possibly keep up. Good luck with all of your projects!
ReplyDeleteTrying to work on two or more projects at the same time is tough. I know, because I'm trying to do that now. And, I might add, not very successfully. It slows my progress.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're paying your muse overtime. Sounds like he deserves it:)
ReplyDeleteMuses can be fickle. But if you have a great idea, you should definitely write it down! It's great your muse is so active!
ReplyDeleteIt does sound like a win-win! The great thing about your muse is IF it becomes too much, he'll get tired and let you know which one has his full attention. I rather work on several simultaneously while the ideas are hot than forget the details I wanted to have in the books just because I wanted to focus on just one. You can do it! How exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteBad Muse! However, if he even remotely resembles that guy in the photo, I'd forgive him. Mine is not a hunk and, therefore, usually very loyal to a story.
ReplyDeleteYour muse sounds like quite the philanderer. But that might not be a bad thing. :)
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