Don’t write what you know about; write what you care about. Because if you don’t care, why should anyone else?
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Many stories from beginning writers would be stronger if they started later in the first chapter (or if the first chapter were deleted entirely).
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Katie Klein
Katie Klein
Stop thinking about what could go WRONG, and start thinking about what could go RIGHT.
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At a certain point we all realize that if we wait "until things calm down a little" we'll be waiting the rest of our lives. #carpediem #wednesdaywisdom
From the very first words on the very first page of your story, you’ve made a promise to the reader. The promise you’ve made determines how the story will end.
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Hitting rock bottom is never fun, but if we’re willing to use that “black moment” for growth, it can spur big changes in our lives.
So should it be with our characters.
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Once the character’s desire and motivations are nailed down, the “how?” and “who is going to stop them?” will generate the plot.
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If you can stay in motion—do one small task today, another tomorrow, and another the next day—you’ll eventually get to where you need to be.
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