On this episode of “No ‘I’ in Writing,” we talk about where Chris is in his novel-writing process. Chris talks about the different drafting processes he has used for each book of his trilogy and opens up about elements of this novel that are making him feel insecure. (Giant Bugs!)
Christy talks about ways to help identify the main character (which is harder and more complicated than you might think), and how to structure an inciting incident to establish your main character and their struggles. She forces Chris to wrestle with tough questions and clarify his primary and secondary character arcs. Listen to hear Chris change his mind, in real time, about who his main character is and why.
Christy makes her first official edit to Chris’ book. (Spoiler alert: it involves more giant bugs.)
Side quest: Exorcisms and Christy’s new unhealthy life goals.
Shouts out:
• Amy Lodwig
• Chris’ friends Chad and Megan
• Story Grid (https://storygrid.com/ )
• The Exorcist (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/ )
• Wizard of Oz (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138 )
• Father Doug (Blanchet’s fabled exorcist and all-around nice guy)
• Alice in Wonderland (https://www.amazon.com/Alice-Wonderland-Illustrated-Original-Illustrations-ebook/dp/B0C6FR5GY7 )
• My Neighbor Totoro (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096283/ )
Links and such:
• Link to Chris' Novels: Systemic and Host: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9VDQ8C
• Christina's website: https://www.christinascheuer.com
• Chris' Author Website: https://chrislodwigauthor.com
• Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashmeadowedits
• Chris' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisLodwigAuthor
• Christina's email: cscheuer@gmail.com
• Chris' email: ChrisLodwig@gmail.com
