Okay, one day till NANOWRIMO, so this is it as far as the blogs go for a month. I'm filled with nervous energy, and I'm not really sure why. I mean, this is really nothing. It's not as though a publisher has put a deadline out for my novel. I think that this is one thing that I'm not so sure I can do. I mean, 50,000 words is a lot of words in such a short period of time. Well, what's the worst that can happen?
So, this is what I've decided on for my novel's basic plot. There is this guy who has finally achieved success, albeit in an underhanded grab of power. He tries to rationalize his actions by talking about how he saved the company and that his family has been slaving away there for so long, it's time somebody salvaged the family honor. However, underneath, he's crushed by the guilt of what he has done. He tries to think of ways to gain some atonement for his sins. Unfortunately, some of the dispossessed are plotting their own power grab.
On top of this, his son, the hero of the story, is not living up to his father's expectations. He reminds his son everyday as he leaves the house, "Remember who you are." To the father, this is a reminder of family honor and the family's new-found prominence. To the son, it's a reminder that his father has no idea who his son really is. The son falls into a group of trouble-makers, many of whom use the son for his wealth and power. The son refuses to do anything illegal, at least anything that will get him thrown into jail, reasoning that someday he will assume his proper place, and he won't have anyone blackmailing him. Not such a great friend, but an honorable person.
That's the basic idea. I'm still working out the details about what happens between then and the ending where the son has to face his opponent, the son his father wished he had.
It's a loosely based tale from Shakespeare. I don't want to rely too much on the Bard, but in a pinch, I'll pilfer as well as the Poet did!
Wish me luck. You can check here once November hits to see my most recent word count. I think you'll have to refresh the page, though.
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