Outlining Begins

I began prewriting today, starting with a timeline of the events leading up to the novel. In hindsight, I think I went a little further back and into a little more detail than I hand originally intended, but since I'm gearing up to write a freakin' novel, that's probably not a bad thing. Moreover, while I went a little out of control, the word-count for what I wrote today, hovering around 1,600 words, is pretty encouraging. It means the quota I've set for myself, once November hits, is pretty realistic. As long as I don't run out of plot or find myself with a gaggle of dead characters, this might just be doable.

In any case, the TIMELINE!

Ye gods, there's probably a better novel to be had in the background of Consent of the Governed than in the novel itself. Dammit! Oh well.... What's a good idea, without a wealth of shitty prequels to cash in on flesh out later? Roight, maybe I'll not look to George Lucas for any further pointers.

Incidentally, if you're a fan of Tom Clancy's earlier works, you may notice a bit of influence from Red Storm Rising in there. You may also notice that I didn't pussy-out, where Clancy did.