suggestions, suggestions
I am working on a story/book right now about a princess named Elsadore. She's 7. She's very curious, and in the story she will discover something that she must investigate because she is so so curious. And it will get her into trouble. But of course, everything will be okay in the end. And I've written a very nice start to the story in which Elsadore gets into some trouble by following a frog away from her lessons and into the royal pond. Here's my problem: I can't think of anything for her discover that's not either really ridiculous or completely out of character for the story. It isn't a magical story. It isn't a very silly story. It's a charming story. So I am shamelessly asking for suggestions. If you were a very curious, seven-year-old who prefers following frogs to listening to Tutor, what would you discover that would lead you deeply into mysteriousness? Or would you overhear something and conjur a wild and off-base interpretation of it? What do you all have to offer to my dear little Elsadore?
Comments
How about a magical horse...oh, wait. You said no magic. Charming. Sorry. My seven-year-old hands are already closing the book. Mikey no likey charming.
Posted by: Michael | January 3, 2007 07:38 PM
If the magic were convincing enough, I might be persuaded to include it. I just don't want random magical things happening in a story that's not really about magic. You know, more like Thurbur's "Many Moons." But if Mikey no likey, I guess I'll just have to resign with a big fat sigh.
Posted by: dramatic ren | January 3, 2007 09:03 PM
Well, let's see: I'm pretty charming, so what would I want to find if I followed the little frog?
A very beautiful map to a special place?
A butterfly nest?
A bird's egg?
An object like a beautiful stone?
Maybe she could just keep finding beautiful things and go farther and farther from Tutor.
A "discarded book" that completely entrances her? Maybe Tutor hopes she will find it?
Those are what I'm coming up with so far.
Posted by: Jill | January 4, 2007 07:51 PM
Hmm. Good ideas, Jill. You may have sparked some thoughts.
And yes, you are very charming. :)
Posted by: dramatic ren | January 4, 2007 07:56 PM
THANKS!!!! Can't wait to read your story.
My sister and I have been thinking of writing some stories for several years now. I want to start soon.
Posted by: Jill | January 4, 2007 09:22 PM
Maybe she could discover a special pond (since she likes frogs). How neat you're writing a story!
Posted by: Sarah Dodson | January 5, 2007 08:49 AM
Ok, Renee, now I feel really dumb. I just reread your post and you were asking for what she's find at the pond. I'm sorry. Feel free to delete. Maybe she could find a locket @ the pond.
Posted by: Sarah Dodson | January 5, 2007 08:53 AM
Don't feel dumb. I'm actually thinking of something along the lines of a beautiful map that leads to a really special pond where she can find a beautiful stone that becomes a locket. That seems fun. Hmmm.
Posted by: dramatic ren | January 5, 2007 07:13 PM