Wednesday, June 15, 2005

When do they meet? Rebecca York

This is the second time I've tried to edit a post and erased it! Arg!! I used to make sure my h/h met in the first chapter of an Intrigue. Now I might hold off a bit--if I need the story to start earlier than right before their first meeting. What are you all doing?
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  1. Anonymous12:26 PM

    In the story I'm working on now -- an Eclipse -- the H/h don't meet until Chapter 2 (though it's about p. 20). They rarely meet in the first scene, but usually do meet by the end of Chapter 1. It all depends on the story.

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  2. PatriciaRosemoor12:46 PM

    This is something I wrestle with. I want a bit of a build-up to my hero and heroine's first meeting, anticipation-- the reader knows they're about to meet but when, and how? But that is one thing the editors seem to be adamant about, especially for newer authors. If I had my way, my H&H would either meet on page 1 or on about page 35-40. Seems like those are my 'comfort zones.'

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  3. Anonymous7:40 PM

    where can i get more info?

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