Future Projects – Page 2 – Writer Ravenclaw

In The Dark – Another Draft

If I had to summarise the theme of my novel, it is guilt, and grief, and how we place the blame on our shoulders. My ideas are changing from the original idea, but a recently completed beat sheet has helped me know in what direction it is going. Sarah is a journalist, who after theContinue reading “In The Dark – Another Draft”

In The Dark

This week I have been working on my new project ”In The Dark” A novel about Sarah, a journalist investigating her husband’s death, while losing her sight. This is the prologue, and a rough first draft. It is set when she is only thirteen (twenty years before the present) PROLOGUE ‘Joe, can I borrow yourContinue reading “In The Dark”

Protagonist

My protagonist in my new novel (not finished) is Sarah Masters. This is the opening draft. CHAPTER ONE IN THE DARK ‘Graham! Graham!’ ‘Sarah . . .’ His voice is weak, like his barely has any breath – I want to go to him, but it’s pitch black. I’m finding it difficult adjusting to theContinue reading “Protagonist”

Prologue – Re-edited

I posted my first draft of my prologue ”In The Dark”. This is the edited version, although knowing me won’t be the last edit. I have sent it to my writing group, who will notice things I never even thought of. The only problem with this prologue, it sort of changes the rest of theContinue reading “Prologue – Re-edited”

Chapter One – In The Dark?

Nobody notices me in the corner, sitting with my guide dog. That’s just the way I like it. I blend into the background, able to do my job with a confidence. An investigative reporter, my job hasn’t changed since I went blind five years ago. Why should it? I can do everything I did beforeContinue reading “Chapter One – In The Dark?”

Revised Chapter One – In the Dark

This is the revised first chapter of my manuscript – In The Dark. IN THE DARK CHAPTER ONE ‘Can I confirm this is Sarah Masters.’ ‘Speaking.’ This wasn’t the voice I thought I would hear. ‘This is Detective Stiles, from Slough police station. Can I ask, are you alone?’ ‘Yes, I am. Is it aboutContinue reading “Revised Chapter One – In the Dark”

In the Dark

CHAPTER ONE A hand on my shoulder told me someone was there. I hoped it wasn’t the police, but since the early hours of this morning, I couldn’t quite shake off my worries about my husband, Graham. We had a blazing row. Yet another phone call in the middle of the night, where he justContinue reading “In the Dark”

I’m At Home in the Dark – My next work in progress.

A brief listen to the time on her mobile. How had it got to two o’clock in the morning? There were no missed calls. Missed messages didn’t ping in her ears. Was he still riding his motorbike? Could he already be on his way home, with an apology? Worry turned quickly to anger. He couldContinue reading “I’m At Home in the Dark – My next work in progress.”

Last Day

It was my last day at work today as learning support. I’ve enjoyed the last three years working alongside talented support assistants and teachers. All those lessons in English have definitely helped my writing. What to do next? I’m not sure. I’ve applied for other jobs, but my heart will always belong to creating aContinue reading “Last Day”