June 22, 2019 Facebook post
The 2009 draft YA fantasy novel, working title “Legacy,” is now 2019’s “Divided Heritage.” The setting has changed, so I’m forced to redraw my fantasy world map. Likewise, I had to rename a certain set of characters to reflect the change in venue. Fortunately, the majority of characters and place names can remain the same.
I’ve also selected new inspirational pictures for the cast, although one of the originals surprised me and is still perfect.
I have First Reader Emily’s helpful suggestions, and “Save the Cat! Writes a Novel” for a structure guide.
I’m adding details, rearranging scenes, and trying to insert scenes that flesh out the protagonist’s world without slowing down the action.
Writing is an adventure. Sometimes it bogs down, and other times surprising ideas and solutions pop up. But it keeps me out of trouble and the vacuum cleaner idle.
Mary S. Potter 