Discovery

June 4, 2019 Facebook post

As I’ve already posted, I’m going back through old drafts of novels to capture elements to avoid “reinventing the wheel.” I’ve developed a system of magic and various races that i’ve described and used in earlier stories. Plus, I’ve forgotten some of the details I created. I’m making cool discoveries of things I’d forgotten about.
I’m also amazed by how good the novels are. Not that they couldn’t use a lot of work. But I’m going through a novel drafted 10 years ago and getting hooked on the story.
Since 2009 I’ve reimagined my generic continent, renamed the realms I created, and come up with variations of the historical background. However, the old story I’m currently working through might be worth salvaging. Same for the unfinished draft novel I reviewed just prior. Polish the story arc and character development and I might actually have a passable novel.
Something to be said for setting aside your work to look at it with fresh eyes. You might be surprised.