Several people have been aksing whether I have another novel in mind to write, so I thought this would be a good place to answer that question. Yes! For some time now a concept for a novel, Justin's Quest, has been incubating in my mind. I have recently begun to sketch in handwriting the overarching theme, several key episodes, and the background of the major characters. I found that in writing my first novel, Silent Battlefields, that the scenes, many episodes, and the dialogue emerge spontaneously in the actual writing of the work and I will follow that tactic in writing Justin's Quest. There are many ways to go about writing a novel and I strongly believe that whatever works for the individual author is the best way to go. For example, some writers outline every step of the way from beginning to ending before starting to write. It is the outcome that matters most, in my opinion, and not the method of writing.
Although there are certainly established rules to the craft of writing fiction, I'm of the opinion that the best strategy to pursue is as much a factor of the author's personality as of the rule-book, the latter of which I also take into account. Nevertheless, I don't hesitate to break the rules if I feel strongly that it is in the best interests of maintaining the integrity and unity of the story being told. Perhaps you have some opinions of your own that you'd like to share with the rest of us on this subject. If so, please don't hesitate to post them so that we may all have the advantage of your thinking on this matter.
In closing, I hope you are well and wish you luck in your own endeavors whether of a writing nature or otherwise.
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