Plot Brainstorming and Help Post #1

[alison-sky.livejournal.com]

Ok, so over 50% of the group has stated that they would like the plot helping post once a week, while the rest wanted it daily, or have no idea what a plot is supposed to be.

I'm one of that last group!

Anyway, a few comments caught my attention, and so here's what I figure. I'll do one on Monday for the week, and then another one on Friday for the weekends. That way people who will end up doing most of their writing on weekends because working 9-5 M-F jobs SUCK during NaNo... will not get lost in the Monday posts.

That's going to be the best I can think of. And when I get around to updating the profile this week, all the posts will have the tag "2007: plot help" (just like this one)

Just so you can click on the tag and find the last one.

I will also make sure that I remember to link the TAG in the word count / snipit posts come November. If I forget, PLEASE someone comment with the reminder or link so that people can find it.

Help me help you... and I won't be insane by November 30th.... well... more than I already am.


So here you go! You asked, and I deliver! Got a plot that you need help with? Need a plot? Step up and comment and let the community help.... if you dare.

Comments

[polargriff.livejournal.com]

Hmm... the first thing that came to mind was having the boy act as a sort of manservant for the master. It is a position that is lowly – he would wait on his Master at all hours of the day and night, fetch items, run errands, etc. – but on the other hand, it could be considered a favored position (Master's pet, sort of mentality) and he would be on hand to "show off" to guests.

I hope that helps.
~Jacquelyn

[figliaperduta.livejournal.com]

Hmm. That's an idea.

His Master wouldn't have guests--on rare occasions, he might be invited to visit others, but he's very much on the fringes of society. About his only outing is to attend the theatre, which is an act of religious devotion in that society.

Thanks!