andave's place

I realized some things about myself while I was at school. First, that I write well. Secondly, that I don't write enough. To that end, I decided that I was going to work on an original story.

The plot's been percolating in my brain for a loooong time. I've got the first couple chapters planned out, and ideas for further on. I've even got the starting set of characters planned out - except for one. And she, of course, is the main character.

So far, all I have is that she's a skeptical scientist type. That would be enough - but I can't hear her voice, and I don't dare start writing until I can hear her voice. I know what she's going to do, but she's refusing to cooperate. I do hope this doesn't mean she's going to be stubborn.

I'm toying with the idea of giving her a non-generic ethnicity. In other words, not American or British. It would mean having to be really careful about keeping her in character, but at least she'll have a very distinct voice.

Hm.