SD Part Eleven

I am proud to say that my first draft for the first chapter is complete, and I have worked on the second chapter. The first used a unique technique from another author adapted for my own needs so I could integrate a flashback into the current action. I wanted to show a glimpse into the horror of what is coming and set the tone for the book.

The second chapter’s primary purpose is to provide the baseline status quo, where the main character enjoys a peaceful time with her family. Now that the reader knows the cost to earn this freedom from the first chapter, they can see what it is the main character is fighting for. Her brother in law is introduced in chapter two, which allows me to show off more while providing more backstory naturally through dialogue as they discuss old times.

 The inciting incident occurs in the third chapter. I wanted at least one chapter dedicated to the main character enjoying her family before everything is flipped upside down. If the story needs to expand after the first draft. The time before the inciting incident would be the perfect place to do it, but for the time being, this is all I have planned from my initial outlining.

This is the first time I did not upload on Thursday, but with family issues, I wasn’t feeling up to it yesterday. I’m happy to get this out today and do my best to stick to my Thursday schedule and stay motivated. After I get chapter two and three complete, I will introduce the other two POV’s in chapter four. They will have half a chapter devoted to their perspective as they handle the events after the inciting incident. If I add no more chapters (which I doubt since I have had to expand several chapters outline into 2 or 3 before) this book will contain at least 37 chapters.

See you all next week for my next update.