So when I work on my novel lately, I've really been struggling with how to start it. I've been developing these characters and this novel since I was in high school. The storyline, the characters, everything has undergone a lot of changes over the years, especially when I was taking Creative Writing classes on campus. The main character that I've always had has lost her part in the story, I don't know where to put her or what to have happen to her. Instead, my second main character has developed an even stronger story and back story. Its throwing me off.
It occurred to me today that I could just make the second main character's story the forefront of the story, instead of the first main character, but that sort of terrifies me. I don't know how on earth I would be able to do that, set the first main character's story as a sideline...
I don't know if this is making any sense, but my novel is sort of going through an identity crisis, and it's hard to deal with. My husband has been trying to talk me through it, but I'm not excited about any of the ideas. I like them, but I'm not excited. Maybe it's because I'm scared to try a completely different route with this. I know it needs to be done, but I'm a complete pansy.
This novel business is tough work.
