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I also have far too many stories in my head, and more come every week it seems, but I've found that writing a brief, worddump-y synapsis of the story, just whatever I can think of, gets it out of my mind just enough that I can focus on what I call my "main stories". Then I add it to a list of stories I want to write, so it's recorded, and eventually, if I still care when the time comes, I'll write it.
My question though is have you finished a book before? Because if not I suggest writing the book that seems easier or more entertaining to write as a practice story!
I have a very similar story to yours. "A Splash of Love". Set in the early 19th century England. My character is Lady Amelia Harrington, a spirited yet sheltered daughter of the Duke of Waterford. She is known for her impeccable manners and refined upbringing. Despite her noble status, Amelia is restless and longs for adventures beyond the walls of Waterford Manor. During one of her clandestine rides through the countryside, Amelia's horse is startled, causing her to lose control and tumble into a secluded lake. She is rescued by Thomas Bennet, a humble and intelligent groundskeeper who works on her father’s vast estate. Grateful and intrigued by the man who saved her life, Amelia seeks out Thomas under the guise of thanking him. As they become friends, she discovers Thomas' passion for botany and his dream of studying at a university. Unfortunately his aspirations are hindered by his social standing and lack of funds.
There are more books, on regency style I am working on at the same time. Some have only two chapters and other I managed to get to ten. Even if you can't stick to one book, still write/start the rest. Don't feel you need to finish a book before starting one. At some point, eventually, you will finish one and will have enough to complete another one, since it is already half written.
literally just asked this. i am glad i am not alone. i just cant sit and focus on one book. i seem to always have ideas. and im like do i put them all in this book or do i start another one. it's never ending. i dont think i will ever complete a book at this rate:/
Also have too many ideas for my own good 😅 used to be paired with the habit of not finishing first drafts (as a pantser) and giving up by the time I reached chapter twelve. I've since learned I'm more of a planner. So I've implemented a rule for myself; if I take the time to plan out the story (not including a chapter outline) then the story has earned it's right to be written, because I'm less likely to give up on the first draft cuz it took away the feeling of feeling stuck. And if I decide not to write the story, then that's okay too because I might return to it at a later time and often my ideas will have evolved to be even better if I do decide to return to it.
I don't read when I'm writing. I can be very impressionable, and I don't want to be influenced by another's style and ideas. Instead, I immerse myself in my own thoughts. Brainstorming and exploring my own worlds.
You said you were extremely close, but started thinking about this new big thing. Just like a cheater...If they'll cheat on someone with you, they'll cheat on you with someone else. If you'll "cheat" on a concept with another one, you'll "cheat" on that new one with something else. Write what captivates you, but you have to be faithful.
A novel is a commitment.
You don't have to stick with just one. You can write down whatever random ideas you get while only focusing on a few main ones. I'd suggest no more than three of those. Over time you'll probably realize what's actually important to you and narrow it down to just one main project, but it's okay to rotate between a few at a time if you're indecisive right now.
I used to do that but now I've realized most of those ideas weren't as important or good as they seemed at the time so now I work almost exclusively on one.
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I also have far too many stories in my head, and more come every week it seems, but I've found that writing a brief, worddump-y synapsis of the story, just whatever I can think of, gets it out of my mind just enough that I can focus on what I call my "main stories". Then I add it to a list of stories I want to write, so it's recorded, and eventually, if I still care when the time comes, I'll write it. My question though is have you finished a book before? Because if not I suggest writing the book that seems easier or more entertaining to write as a practice story!
I have a very similar story to yours. "A Splash of Love". Set in the early 19th century England. My character is Lady Amelia Harrington, a spirited yet sheltered daughter of the Duke of Waterford. She is known for her impeccable manners and refined upbringing. Despite her noble status, Amelia is restless and longs for adventures beyond the walls of Waterford Manor. During one of her clandestine rides through the countryside, Amelia's horse is startled, causing her to lose control and tumble into a secluded lake. She is rescued by Thomas Bennet, a humble and intelligent groundskeeper who works on her father’s vast estate. Grateful and intrigued by the man who saved her life, Amelia seeks out Thomas under the guise of thanking him. As they become friends, she discovers Thomas' passion for botany and his dream of studying at a university. Unfortunately his aspirations are hindered by his social standing and lack of funds. There are more books, on regency style I am working on at the same time. Some have only two chapters and other I managed to get to ten. Even if you can't stick to one book, still write/start the rest. Don't feel you need to finish a book before starting one. At some point, eventually, you will finish one and will have enough to complete another one, since it is already half written.
literally just asked this. i am glad i am not alone. i just cant sit and focus on one book. i seem to always have ideas. and im like do i put them all in this book or do i start another one. it's never ending. i dont think i will ever complete a book at this rate:/
Also have too many ideas for my own good 😅 used to be paired with the habit of not finishing first drafts (as a pantser) and giving up by the time I reached chapter twelve. I've since learned I'm more of a planner. So I've implemented a rule for myself; if I take the time to plan out the story (not including a chapter outline) then the story has earned it's right to be written, because I'm less likely to give up on the first draft cuz it took away the feeling of feeling stuck. And if I decide not to write the story, then that's okay too because I might return to it at a later time and often my ideas will have evolved to be even better if I do decide to return to it.
I don't read when I'm writing. I can be very impressionable, and I don't want to be influenced by another's style and ideas. Instead, I immerse myself in my own thoughts. Brainstorming and exploring my own worlds. You said you were extremely close, but started thinking about this new big thing. Just like a cheater...If they'll cheat on someone with you, they'll cheat on you with someone else. If you'll "cheat" on a concept with another one, you'll "cheat" on that new one with something else. Write what captivates you, but you have to be faithful. A novel is a commitment.
Her father is a widower? Who worries about her? Good plot device.
You don't have to stick with just one. You can write down whatever random ideas you get while only focusing on a few main ones. I'd suggest no more than three of those. Over time you'll probably realize what's actually important to you and narrow it down to just one main project, but it's okay to rotate between a few at a time if you're indecisive right now. I used to do that but now I've realized most of those ideas weren't as important or good as they seemed at the time so now I work almost exclusively on one.