When should I end a chapter?

by Andrew Payn
21st February 2013

I am writing the first chapter of a potential novel.

Unfortunately it seems most awfully finished, but quite short still. I will of course go back and touch up on it. But it is only 2 pages and 3 lines long. How does one extend their writing?

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I see what you're saying and I agree, but the behaviour and personality will expand as it goes along. The looks are steadfast and won't change. So all I have to do is describe them well enough, and that's that. its the personality that takes time.

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Andrew Payn
21/02/2013

Hi Andrew,

Don't be sorry you have done a fantastic job. I really like it.

You asked how I wonder how I'm picturing the parents at the moment... Then you mention secret plans.

No laughing now.

This is how I see it. I can hear myself listening to a secret conversation within the walls of a house or behind the skirting board. A conversation that is going on with the family of mouse attending the funeral of a loved one. Silly as it sounds I know, it's the cheese... only a mouse will have the sense to pick up the smell of cheese from afar distance.

Now you’re going to tell me not to forget to take my medication lol

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damien Isaak
21/02/2013

Not really putting a spanner in the works ;-) But...

Looks can be the outward marker for character and behaviour - they are certainly taken as such by people (first impressions and all that) - and they can be deceptive... :-)

David

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