So, I've been brainstorming the next book, currently titled "The Sphere of Ateya" (even though I have NO CLUE what that sphere is), and I've been struggling. See, the main character is a monk trying to find a good master to follow, because he needs a master for his magic to function. Now a major plot element, or at least the most intriguing to me, is the discovery of a type of metal that cancels gravity effects within it and around it. And perhaps using that to make bullets.
Sometimes, especially in my early plotting stages, I feel like what I'm plotting looks something like those plots above. A big headache!
What do I do with this dilemma? Hmm. Maybe I need to tie them together. That's the best thing to do, come up with an intriguing plot, then add in the subplots. Or, if one of the subplots is more interesting, make it the main plot! But, something tells me that this monk's journey to find a good master is the most important storyline in the story, I feel that it is going to be the most resonant. So... I think I know what I must do.
I hope that my little ramble about plot helps you guys with your plot dilemmas! And if you're reading this to know my progress, there you have it! :)
Adios!
-Thomas
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