: Re: What to do if I end up confused by my own plot because of 'trying to be original' or 'trying to make the story more deep'? Sometimes, I find myself in the dilemma that I come out with

@Lee1909368

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Originality is generally overrated and never more so than in the case of a first-time novelist.

Think about it. Most published works achieve very little in the way of originality. You are trying to do something which is difficult i.e. sustain enthusiasm, concentration and some sort of narrative through-line for circa 50k words minimum. Now you want to write something the like of which the world has never seen into the bargain?

I mean the former task is foolish and difficult as it is. The latter is foolish and so difficult it is very nearly impossible.

My advice, for what it's worth, is to get some novels done first and worry about innovating in the novel form in your chosen language second. Or, more succinctly, don't run before you can walk.

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