Author Inma Rubiales has decided to rewrite her first novel, Un amigo gratis, a story set in a high school that follows Nash and Eleonor, two opposite students who meet thanks to an anti-loneliness program. The plot addresses friendship, first love, insecurity, and bullying, showing the importance of feeling accompanied during adolescence.
Rewriting from Scratch: The Technical Process of Polishing a Debut Novel ✍️
Rewriting a novel is no walk in the park. Rubiales has had to review narrative structure, chapter pacing, and character development to give more depth to Nash and Eleonor. The process involves analyzing temporal coherence, eliminating unnecessary subplots, and reinforcing the central conflict. Additionally, the author has adjusted the youthful language to sound natural without falling into clichés. All this without changing the essence of the original story.
The Anti-Loneliness Plan That Would Make Any School Counselor Cry 😅
Let's see: a school program to combat loneliness by pairing two opposite teenagers. What could go wrong? Nash and Eleonor show that sometimes the antidote to existential emptiness is having someone who steals your sandwich at recess. The initiative sounds so good that even the math teacher would want to sign up. Too bad in real life the only free friend is the school Wi-Fi.