Okay, so in complete transparency, I’ve only recently managed to build up enough courage to continue with a story idea I’ve had for years but haven’t had the confidence to write it.
(Btw, this is a flow of my thoughts, so it may be a little all over the place, fyi!)
One of the reasons why I am unsure of whether to write it or not (other than pure lack of confidence), is that, though I first came up with the overall ideas and outline, back in about 2009/2010, I will say, that my story idea has been influenced by one of my favourite tv shows, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
I am also aware that I’m kind of repeating myself from a long ago, previously written (or should I say, typed) post of mine, here on tumblr.
So, in not wanting to step on the feet of Amy Sherman Palladino, I’m withholding myself from writing my original story.
I’ve tried to purposefully differentiate and distance my story from TMMM but obviously, there are similarities, which existed before the show was even thought up.
One of which, is that my story is set in the 60’s.
Another, is that my main character has a, what I can only describe right now, as a sort of Fairy Godfather in the shape of a slightly older man in the business, that in my story, is Entertainment/Comedy/Showmanship.
My MC has a somewhat failed singing career at the very beginning and he helps her out (though she ends up sort of changing career/trajectory towards more comedy).
It’s somewhat akin to Midge and Lenny to be honest. It’s not intentional either but that is a part of the show that I like and that I don’t really want to change in my story.
One difference however, is that my story is set predominantly in London.
Though I write about several parts of the UK/Great Britain also, as well as parts of Mainland Europe and North America too.
I just don’t know and am airing my thoughts and insecurities out publicly to be honest.
Sorry to anyone who actually read this, my anxiety and doubts are at an all time high at the moment!
Here’s a gif that makes me happy. 🩷