Today what I’m most insecure about are inconsistencies.
I’m working on my third book in the Newstead Trilogy, and it seems like every
time I go over it I’m finding a new plot hole that needs to be fixed, or something
that isn’t quite right. Being the last book, every detail has to match up and I’m
feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of that task. That’s part of the difficulty
with the way I’m writing this trilogy; everything is interrelated so I have to
be so careful to make sure what happens in the first book flows into the second
and then the third, and it’s not just with a few details, but with everything.
I guess I’m just feeling the pressure of it all and because I love this book so
much I want to get it just right. I want the reader to feel that moment when it
all comes together. And right now it’s just not there. But it’s not due in my
editor’s hands for another five months, so I guess time is on my side.
On another note, please help me celebrate with
Rachel Morgan on the release of the third book in her Creepy Hollow series. Way
to go Rachel!
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The fate of the faerie world is in her hands...
Title: The Faerie War
Series: Creepy Hollow, Book Three
Author: Rachel Morgan
Cover Designer: Morgan Media
Publication Date: Oct 2013
Rachel's cover is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI know the pressure of the third book. Just tackle the issues one at a time. You'll make it all come together.
Consistency is already difficult with only one novel; I can only imagine what it must be like with a series.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for helping me reveal the new cover!
ReplyDeleteI completely understand third book insecurities. I'm also trying to make sure all my plot details match up. I keep going back to the first and second book to check details!
I saw that book on another website and commented on the lovely cover. I love it! And I know how you feel on inconsistencies, but it's nice to know that someone else feels that way sometimes. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave you made a timeline? I did that for my 5-book series and it really helped with inconsistencies.
ReplyDeleteI haven't but that might be just what I need- thanks.
DeleteGood for you for trying to plug every hole. I HATE when I get to the end and realize things were left undone. It's like the author just got tired!
ReplyDeleteYour passion for your story will help you to get it right. It just takes time. A writer's greatest curse and blessing all at once ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Rachel and her fabulous cover.
Ah, yes. Staying true to one's canon. That can give a writer fits.
ReplyDeleteGlad you have some time to sort it out.
Great post! :)
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Yes, trilogies are hard because you have to weave so much in and stay consistent in the story. But it sounds like you're being really careful to get it right. Just hang in there. You can do it.
ReplyDeleteI have enough teouble keeping a timeline and consistent plot points straight in a single book. I don't know how I would do it over a series. I'm a fantastically disorganized writer. I guess if you haven't already done so, an outline of all the major plot points from the previous novels would help.
ReplyDeleteI haven't got to this stage yet, but I imagine it's very hard! I struggle with inconsistencies in short stories, never mind a series of novels. Good luck getting it all sorted :)
ReplyDeleteRachel's covers are beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with book 3, I'm sure you'll make it work! :)
This is one of my biggest fears, even just with tiny details, because no matter how good your book is, there's always that one dork ready to raise his hand at a convention and say, "I noticed that on page 247 the character was wearing a gold watch on her left hand, but on 271 it says it's silver and on her right hand. How do you explain that?"
ReplyDeleteLOL! That's exactly what I'm talking about.
DeleteThe way I see it, you already have two books -done-....that's two more than a lot of us, lol :)
ReplyDeleteYou'll do fine on the third, I'm sure....best of luck!
No doubt you'll get her done. I'm in awe of people who write trilogies. Me, I've got ideas for series, with each book as a stand alone. Like Terry Pratchett.
ReplyDeleteWriting just takes time. The cover looks really amazing!
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ReplyDeleteSounds like you are at least on the right road to neatly finishing... I'm only beginning a trilogy (I think!) of my own, so I can't *imagine* the things that must come together... but GOOD LUCK !!!
I keep finding inconsistencies in my novel almost ready for the editor. Luckily my beta readers are better at keeping tabs than I am!
ReplyDeleteThose covers of Rachel Morgan's books look great.