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

Re: Contemporary Romance

[brazilnutz.livejournal.com]

How about: a woman becomes pregnant as a result of a youthful relationship. She's still in college or just starting her first job or whatever - - not emotionally mature enough or financially responsible enough to be a parent yet, anyway. She chooses to terminate the pregnancy, after great emotional turmoil, and it's still a source of some regret to her. A full adult now, she meets the would-have-been father again, and sparks are still there. However, he finds out about the abortion and resents not having had input/knew about it at the time but didn't agree/similar conflict of your choice. In any case, he's very much in her face about this still-painful issue now, although he was no help at the time.

I like romances with conflict and real issues, not just misunderstandings or lack of communication. I especially like ones where there is no real solution to the problem, but the couple involved accept that and love one another anyway.

Re: Contemporary Romance

[rednuck.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's really good. I might use that.