I highly recommend writing the pitch email for an essay first, before diving into writing the draft itself. (Without the sender added, of course, to avoid costly errors!) It's such an easy way to get to the thrust of your argument ASAP, instead of fumbling through a draft to figure out the point you want to make.
Suffice it to say, this essay is coming together pretty well, I think. Still more to do today, but the "bones" feel good so far! 🤞
@MLClark what an excellent idea! The fiction equivalent is writing a synopsis or back cover copy in advance. That said, some characters tend to be rebellious and consider any sort of outline to be something they have to set out to trash.
@joycereynoldsward Hah! That is so true, but even that can be a win for us as writers, no? :) As these unruly characters resist our Best Laid Plans, they only end up heightening the tension in the final text, no?
@joycereynoldsward OH NO, they're communicating! 😂 Any chance you can delegate them to separate mental paddocks? ...Ranches? ...Counties?
@joycereynoldsward Also, I can't *not* use this opportunity to say that your newsletters continue to be a joy. I love reading your updates on process, passion, and upcoming pursuits. VERY motivating!
@MLClark One is science fiction and the other is fantasy. You'd *think* that would make a difference.
Gabriel Martiniere smirks, cocks his worn black Stetson, and wanders over to Heinmyets.
"Magic-gifted horses, hmm? Tell me more about these--daranvelii, you call them?"
(After all, Digi Gabe is meandering around the multiverse....)
@MLClark I just worry about the unsavory influence from one set of characters on another. I have this weird feeling that Gabriel Martiniere is having a Very Long chat with Heinmyets.