I've ironed out the plot, subplot, and conflict in my novel Purple and I've written a couple of versions of the opening scene. Now I'm struggling to get the overall mood or voice of the story right. See, I want this to be a deeply emotional book. I want my readers to feel all the emotions my protagonist feels and go on this huge emotional roller coaster with her, and I'm not entirely sure how to do that.
I know the general things like put her through conflict, make her relate-able, etc. but I feel like there has to be more to it than that. I think once I finish the first chapter it will get a lot easier but right now I'm kind of stuck.
Let me explain...
In the first chapter (there are only seven chapters), Cora (protagonist), is extremely lonely. It's almost as if there is a wall between her and her friends and she doesn't understand why. I understand my character and I understand loneliness because Cora is roughly based on me and many of her experiences are roughly based on my own. However, I'm having a really hard time putting this really strong, painful feeling into words and showing my readers what it's like and how painful it is to feel lonely and completely alone in the world.
So I'm guessing this is a problem with voice? Any ideas on what to do from here?
Let me know if something doesn't make sense or you need more information or anything.
Thanks much!
-Carly
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