Talked to Ronn via IM tonight after finding a really cool writing program for the Mac called Scrivener. Here are the results of tonight:
Scrivener
I think I'll give this writing software a try. It looks to allow me to keep my notes, my outline, and my synopses organized and in plain view; something that I liked about RoughDraft. This may be a piece of software that I actually buy rather than substitute with free versions.
Synopses
Writing a short, one-sentence synopsis of my story is proving difficult. Mainly, it's because I don't have the story fleshed out in my mind. This is actually helping me generate ideas, though.
Character
As I'm jotting notes down, I found that I'm writing some evocative quotes from the male lead in my story. This is great, as it helps him come into focus. Unfortunately, the main protagonist is the female lead ... and I've got very little clarity on what she's like.
I still have a ways to go before I sit down to begin my novel. It has certainly been a while since I attempted this, and sometimes I forget how hard this is.
