My preparations for NaNoWriMo 2023 are well underway. After some contemplation, I’ve decided to embark on the journey of writing the Steam and Sorcery story. This marks the beginning of character development, the sketching of the plot, and the enrichment of somewhat scant setting descriptions. I’m also exploring tropes and cliches to incorporate additional layers of flavor into the narrative.

As I’ve previously mentioned, these ideas have been nurtured by the world-building I’ve been engaged in for some tabletop role-playing games I’m developing. The fantasy concept took the lead in my decision-making process, piquing my creative curiosity.

Brainstorming can be a delightful process, but it’s not without its challenges. Sometimes, ideas don’t neatly align, and I’m left grappling with the task of harmonizing the elements. At this point, I’ve managed to outline approximately 20% of the intended 40 scenes, with a primary focus on the beginning and end of the story. Now, the task at hand is to unravel the intricacies of the middle section. Sounds like a walk in the park, right?