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NaNo Prep #3

#16 Cast Your Main Character

Anne Hathaway would make a superb Nora, hands down. And she totally rocks the short hair, too!

#17 Cast Your Villain

John Slattery as Father. Smooth and a bit intimidating, works well!

#18 Cast a Secondary Character

I have a perfect world in which Tom Cruise plays Danse. I know it's not a perfect match, neither with looks nor age, but ever since I was twelve and I first saw Top Gun, he's been my paragon of a soldier.

Also Emma Watson for Piper. Just nod along.

#19 Overhead Dialogue

"Boston is actually getting lower by 3 milimeters every year!"

#20 Map (Any Kind!)

Uh... I use this baby.

#21 Outdoor Setting

These are getting more and more confusing the longer I look at them.

#22 Seasonal Changes

Actually, I'm working on the winter fragments at the moment. I imagine the snow will be a fun change of environment for just a few chapters. And, of course, the "get stuck inside during a blizzard" trope is great for exploring potentially romantic relationships 😏

#23 Mysterious Object

I wasn't really planning on having one. Maybe the engagement ring Nora will give to MacCready in chapter 22... I'm not sure yet.

#24 Atmospheric Building

Ooh, this'll be fun. I mean, I don't mean to brag, but I like to think I'm pretty good at this already.

#25 Theme Song for Your MC

"Nuclear" by Mike Oldfield

#26 What is in Your MC's Pocket?

It's Nora. She probably has a few bobby pins and some spare bullets in her pocket. Probably her holotags.

#27 Outline or Plan

Check.

#28 Last Writing-Related Search

I'M JUST NOT GOOD AT MATH

#30 Ready To Write Selfie

LET'S DO THIS I'M READY AND SERIOUS