The Web Of Lies

NaNo is going shit. I'm not gelling with the idea as much as I thought I was and I'm considering scrapping it to find something else. Keep the same characters, but find a different plot for them. It's just not working right now. Which is shit, because it is a good idea, but it's just not working.

I had been afraid of this, as the original idea wasn't mine. I haven't quite been able to make the idea my own, which might be part of the reason I'm not that attached to it. Which sucks.

Actually, I lie. The backstory for Damon is really rather interesting, and something I want to write, but the world surrounding that just isn't quite working properly. And the whole thing would turn all supernatural instead of purely dystopic. I fear Chloe and her mates may be left by the wayside. I can't think of a plausible way to involve them. But Damon, Rikkel and Francis Xavier are all there. They're looking good, and I can find a decent plot for them.

Cos they're not telling me they live in a dystopic world. Near-future, sure, but not dystopic or completely totalitarian. Rikkel's band is also annoying me. And Rikkel's gone all glam rocker on me, which I'm not sure was originally part of his character (since I adopted him).

And the title, Venus Victrix, is still sticking, and Venus will (probably) appear, but I just need a fucking reason for it. They're trying to restore love, or something, so it still ties in with the original plot, but the surrounding society just isn't emerging. You don't know how frustrating this is.

I suppose if all else fails, I'll start with Damon's story and go from there, just to see what happens. I always liked him as a character and his story is very interesting. So maybe we'll go with that and develop his back story and just start there and see where we end up.

...I think I've just talked my way out of my dilemma. Awesome. XD

So, er, witness my angst and cheer me on! :D

And all this frees me to work on that Double the Fist epic I started totally guilt-free. >:D