I often work for years on a story, inventing, outlining, mapping, constructing, before I feel that I'm ready to write it down
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Orson Scott Card’s Characters & Viewpoint offers essential guidance for crafting compelling characters and selecting effective narrative perspectives. Emphasizing character depth, emotional stakes, and viewpoint consistency, the book is crucial for thriller writers aiming to create immersive, high-tension stories. Its practical advice helps writers balance action with introspection for maximum reader engagement
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Keep a Story Journal
A story journal will help you keep track of your stories. Remember these points for a good story journal
- Don't write in a paragraph - write just bullet points.
- Feel the tiny details - don't have to write - you will remember them each time you s...
System? Or Goal?
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4 Domains:
- Body
- Mind
- Spirit
- Business
Than, you have to ask yourself and write it down... Next 10y, 5y, 1y, 1w.
Lower Your Expectations (For Now)
It takes practice, time and some luck, to write a great story. Settle for a non-perfect story for now.
When you sit down to write your first story, it might not be very good. But later, you’ll edit and rewrite it to make it better.
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