Ever since Stephanie Perkins shared her "Love List" idea with the Happy Writers Society, I have written one for every novel when I start to get that niggling doubt and think, "Is this book any good?" My love lists have helped me see that I do like what I'm writing, even if it's not perfect in the drafting phase. It helps me learn what I might want to highlight in the book. It reminds me that writing should be fun, even if it's also work.
So, today I need to write out a love this for Reaper, my current work in progress. It's been slow going, but I have promised myself that I will finish it. These are the things I love about it so far:
• Writing a dead girl
• Creating my own version of the "underworld"
• Personifying Death
• Allowing myself to make this world just plain weird
• A friendship on shaky ground
• Enemies turned allies...maybe
• Barbie-sized zombies and other creepy monsters
• Regrets, what ifs, missed opportunities
• Second chances
• Dreadmares, scythes, and black cloaks
• Really good pizza
You had me at Barbie-sized zombies.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, Barbie-sized zombies? SOLD. And can I have one? I promise to keep it away from children.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really good idea. Have you sold it to a publisher like your other book, too?
ReplyDeleteI am definitely keeping an eye on this one :)
I hope your list helped you :D
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I love the love-list idea. It's good to remember that there's a lot to love about the words you are throwing on the page!
ReplyDeleteI love this. Just to clarify these are Barbie-sized zombies not zombie Barbies. Either way it's hilarious.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Makes me want to get back to work - definitely off to write my list!
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled you're writing a Horror novel! If YA Horror became popular, I'd be such a happy camper. Best wishes on your WIP -- keep going and keep us updated. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the Love List! I need to do this for my WIP so I can finish the darn thing!
ReplyDeleteBarbie sized zombies? That's too fun!!! Good luck! (and great idea about the love list!)
ReplyDeletePersonifying death?
ReplyDeleteI suggest death in the form of a little dog....