SD part Thirteen

After my father’s death last month, I lost my motivation to write. Over the last week or so, I have decided to work on my book again. Chapter one introduced the main character while displaying her actions in the present and past simultaneously. I completed the second chapter at a current word count of 2069 words that set up the baseline family life, introduce the second POV character, and use the conversations to expose more of the backstory that applies to the characters involved. I had fun threading in foreshadowing that may or may not be obvious on the first read.

The third chapter has arrived and the inciting incident. I outlined this chapter into three parts: reflection and establishing the timeline, the monster attack, and the aftermath. The main character’s mental health will alter over the course of the three stages. Since the main story line follows her struggle to cope, it is essential to represent the change. Because of the violent nature of the incident, this change needed to reflect that. I am currently working on this chapter.

The next few chapters after this will explore the other two POV from their perspective after this incident and explore her initial interactions with others after the tragedy. This will be when I divert away from the expected course of action. For the main character, this will not be a revenge story. One of the three POV characters seeks revenge, and their story highlights the differences.

How does a person cope with loss while feeling isolated from society? This is one of the fundamental questions asked throughout this story.