Complete

I finished the short story on Saturday and I feel like it was a success. It kind of went in a bit of a different direction than I expected, but using it as a test for a concept for a longer piece worked out well.

So, what next while I wait for replies on the queries I sent out last month? Probably a break for a few days since I have some upcoming late nights (baseball) while still working during the days. Then probably another short story. I kind of enjoy that approach since it’s like writing “deleted scenes” that show up in the Bonus Features. At least it’s a story with a little more meat than a deleted scene.

Which makes me wonder, is it something that would enhance the book itself if I added it? I thought about that this weekend. In this case, I’d say a definite no. First of all, it’s written from the first-person perspective of a different character. Second, it’s interesting but not critical to the overall story in the book. Which is why I didn’t think of it in the first place. Don’t get me wrong, it fills in some gaps but again, they’re points that took place off-camera, if you will. And finally, even though this is not the most important of points, the book is already long enough. No need to add more.

Sometimes I feel like knowing what to not add to a story is just as important as knowing what to add.