Re: My current plan

KatherineWriting
Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:56:24 -0600

Have you considered adding a dream sequence or two? This can be useful for word count--as well as to flesh out the characters or the situation. Make the dream something the char is scared of, or conflicted about.

Also, have you considered adding a character -- someone colorful who can add an interesting note? Since you're planning on going back to multiple chapters, you could place the char in every 3 or 4 scenes.

If you have dialogue, adding beats actually helps with word count. Have the fight happen at the grocery story and show them buying stuff (great way to work in squid) while arguing.

Instead of "I disagree," he said.
You can have.
"I disagree." He tossed three frozen packages of squid into the grocery cart, crushing a package of sour cream and onion potato chips.