I love everything about fall. I was raised in Iowa where the cool days came early and the leaves turned gorgeous shades of red, yellow, orange, and brown. There is just one problem: I live in Texas now. We don't get much of a fall season here. So, yes, I am homesick for my favorite season!
I have a few tasks for you today. Take a look at the season(s) represented in your work in progress. Are you reflecting all that the season has to offer? Is the season appealing to all of your senses? How does it affect the mood of your characters? For example, the winters up north bring bitter cold and snow on the ground about six months out of the year. During that period, Mr. Sun doesn't come out to play much. When I lived there, it had a huge impact on my mood and put me into a mini depression. Allow the season in your WIP to affect your character's mood and make sure that you are consistent with the climate as your scenes change. If you do not yet have a WIP, consider the seasons as you begin to write.
I have a few tasks for you today. Take a look at the season(s) represented in your work in progress. Are you reflecting all that the season has to offer? Is the season appealing to all of your senses? How does it affect the mood of your characters? For example, the winters up north bring bitter cold and snow on the ground about six months out of the year. During that period, Mr. Sun doesn't come out to play much. When I lived there, it had a huge impact on my mood and put me into a mini depression. Allow the season in your WIP to affect your character's mood and make sure that you are consistent with the climate as your scenes change. If you do not yet have a WIP, consider the seasons as you begin to write.
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