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This is Part 3 of a 4 Part brainstorming process that will cover an entire novel idea that\u2019s set during December.<\/p>\n

Thus far I\u2019ve covered characters (63<\/a>) and the setting (64<\/a>) and at this point I\u2019m probably at the halfway point of the novel depending on how deep I delve into both of those. Even though this is a 4 Part idea, I don\u2019t see each part taking up 25% respectfully. Those numbers can and should shift, I think.<\/p>\n

But at this point in the novel, a huge snowstorm\/blizzard hits the character\u2019s location. The snowstorm would have been mentioned here and there during the first half of the story but was either dismissed as not happening or their trip would be over, and they gone before the storm hits.<\/p>\n

Either way they were aware of the storm coming but I wouldn\u2019t make it seem threatening or something anyone was worried about.<\/p>\n

Until it hits and it\u2019s worse than expected. Which is clich\u00e9 sure but will hopefully come across as a natural progression for the story. The storm will also serve another purpose in the story as it will mark a before\/after in tone to the novel.<\/p>\n

Before the storm, its warm, happy holidays, tis the season vibes. Then when it hits its now cold, mysterious, something is wrong vibes.<\/p>\n

The women will get trapped because of the storm but still trying to make the best of the situation, almost a continuation of Part 2 fun but as the storm grows stronger and shows no signs of slowing down, secrets will start to become uncovered and lies revealed within in the group of women.<\/p>\n

That will mark the end of the original Christmas tone and shift the story into its final arc.<\/p>\n

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