#NaNoWriMo Story Planning in 11 Steps #writetip @smoothdraft
As I mentioned in my last post, Why You Should Plan Your NaNo in Advance, I believe planning the key elements is a fool-proof way to...
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Why You Should Plan your #NaNoWriMo Story in Advance #writetip
Over the years I’ve discovered the hard way that planning a story is the difference between a smooth writing experience and one...
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Building Characters: Why Weaknesses Matter More Than Strengths
In a previous post I discussed the concept of starting out with a character with issues and how the plot action affects the character,...
Read MoreCharacter vs. Plot, Part 2: Building Character
Last time I wrote about how plot and character are interwoven, so when they interact you get a stronger story than with just good...
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Character vs. Plot, Part 1
I love books with intricate interwoven plots that keep me on the edge of my seat. When I write, I focus a lot on what happens and when....
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