The trouble with a personal timeline is, that I'm the only one tracking if I'm doing things "on time" or not. So my goal of having a step outline by now is not really gelling. It's not writers block though. I've had a number of interesting breakthroughs that definitely have me working on a story rather than a concept. It's only writers block if I'm cleaning the refridgerator to avoid writing. I'm really enjoying the creative/brainstorming process related to the story. Usually most of the step outline pops into my head fully formed. This, however, has been a really interesting and productive way to get moving without waiting for lighting to strike. I'm starting to see the process of brainstorming all the best moments and bits and then stepping back and stringing them together on note cards. I'm still not sure that will be a step for me when the time comes... I'll keep you posted.
I suspect that one of the greatest natural challenges with sci-fi is finding the story. You think of some really interesting future or fantastic vision and you translate it into a reality. But that's not enough to make it a story and still really far from a script. And it's really hard to get satisfaction when something ubiquitous like the government or the setting is your antagonist. You have to create a story. A true story that benefits from the setting, and makes your characters squirm with misery, ache with challenge, and, usually ring with triumph at some point... But I digress.
I have written half of the three paragraph version of the story. and then had another amazing brainstorming session where I'm struggling because my ending, as it is right now, is really made for TV and just not good enough yet. This is where I need to start watching my viewing list. A Video stop may be in order very soon. No waiting for Netflix... I'm going straight to Hollywood Video this time.
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