Book Two: The Long Winter
As I've said a few times in this blog, the fluidity of writing is different every day.
I'm having so much fun writing The Dark Thorn, especially now that I have entered the third act and the climax. That third part has been outlined pretty strongly and the story hasn't deviated at all for a long time. You'd think that is a great thing, right?
Well, it is. The end is within reach and I know all of the twists and turns before it gets there.
But since my dream time is not needed for the third act, my dreaming mind has sprung forward to thinking and dreaming about Book Two.
Believe it or not, I already have the first five chapters outlined fully in my head.
It happened in the last two weeks, when I was fighting with Chapter 19. I didn't ask for it to happen. But in a way I am happy, because it shows that I am not a one book wonder when it comes to writing in this series with these characters. I can tell I'll still be happy to write about them in Book Two.
While dreaming, a new title also came to me. Like all creative exploits, writing is fluid, a constantly evolving process and sometimes the best titles are not the initial titles we come up with. The same is true here.
Book Two is now titled The Long Winter.
The Long Winter is the third title for Book Two. But it is the right title.
For now!
It might change again, who knows? But this title is closer to what I was looking for. And that makes me happy.
So I apologize for the changes, especially to those who liked the previous title. I can tell you that The Splintered King will not change. That title is perfect for the book.
I'm having so much fun writing The Dark Thorn, especially now that I have entered the third act and the climax. That third part has been outlined pretty strongly and the story hasn't deviated at all for a long time. You'd think that is a great thing, right?
Well, it is. The end is within reach and I know all of the twists and turns before it gets there.
But since my dream time is not needed for the third act, my dreaming mind has sprung forward to thinking and dreaming about Book Two.
Believe it or not, I already have the first five chapters outlined fully in my head.
It happened in the last two weeks, when I was fighting with Chapter 19. I didn't ask for it to happen. But in a way I am happy, because it shows that I am not a one book wonder when it comes to writing in this series with these characters. I can tell I'll still be happy to write about them in Book Two.
While dreaming, a new title also came to me. Like all creative exploits, writing is fluid, a constantly evolving process and sometimes the best titles are not the initial titles we come up with. The same is true here.
Book Two is now titled The Long Winter.
The Long Winter is the third title for Book Two. But it is the right title.
For now!
It might change again, who knows? But this title is closer to what I was looking for. And that makes me happy.
So I apologize for the changes, especially to those who liked the previous title. I can tell you that The Splintered King will not change. That title is perfect for the book.
Labels: The Long Winter
posted by Shawn C. Speakman | 5:02 PM
10 Comments:
I like the title for Book II!
I'm glad the book is coming along nicely. You'll be working on edits in no time. Can't wait to read it!
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I have to admit, "The Long Winter" is a great title. I know I say that without reading the book (I mean, what if it was actually about summer? That's the kind of crap we are prepared for only from King!) but it invokes the kind of images for me, personally, would be interested in at first glance.
-Mark
Chris: I'm looking forward for people to read it. When I am done with the first draft and I finish my edits, I will send it to the agent who is interested in it. He will put it through another line edit. After that, who knows?
So it will take a while to go through all of that. I'm actually looking forward to it. Now that I've run the gambit of querying agents and editors I know what to expect. I'll keep you all informed on that process again, as usual.
I also might try to twist Terry's arm into reading that early draft of it. He has a keen eye where story can be improved and I have no illusions my story will be perfect. If he likes it though he will champion it, which could be a great boon for the project getting picked up by a publisher.
Incubus Jax: I too think The Long Winter is a superior title to the previous one. In many ways. I just hope I get a chance to write it!
Still loving The Splintered King. Awesome name.
I too, like the Long Winter. Just wanted to throw it out there b/c i thought it instantly and so will some fairly astute others.
You have already been inundated (ok the volume wasn't that high, but from a % standpoint it was relatively frequent) with questions about Bran, and any connection to the charactar in the Martin series. The Long Winter only strengthens those ties. Not sure if you got far enough into that series to see the connection...but its massive. Might not be a huge deal, but be forwarned, you'll probably encounter some friction for this reason.
S. Michael Burk
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S. Michael Burk: You are definitely correct in that George's fan base will see a correlation there when one truly does not exist. At least someone will mention it.
That's why I plan on George reading the book and giving a quote. Lay those imagined problems to rest! haha
In all seriousness, I don't think it will be a big issue. I am writing such a different story to what George is doing. And as I've eluded to in the past, I discovered the name of Bran quite by accident as I sifted through the baby names website and it had nothing to do with the character in George's epic.
People will believe what they will. I have no control over that and I've come to accept that. I already know I am going to be criticized as a Brooks clone; I would be disappointed if he were the only author I was attached to! :)
sean says:
I always love to see the "This post has been removed by the author." I really wish you guys would put a reason behind it. my evil little malicious brain concocts the most crazy reasons why a post could be removed.
This post has been removed due to: spoilers, profane language, stupidity, anything that could mildly sate my overactive curiosity would be awesome. But if not, alas, so life goes on.
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Anonymous: The post was removed because I responded under a different Blogger login by accident. The content of the post was the same as the response following it.
Let your malicious curiosity be laid to rest. And sadly, I can't inject a reason why something has been removed upon removing it. From what I can tell, Blogger won't let you do that. But, as evidenced earlier when a malicious poster posts, I leave it alone. Usually those who frequent the blog will defend me and I nary have to raise a finger.
Cheers!
PS: And as you can see, I just did it again! Grrr!
Far Out :) God Bless.
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