fiction writing
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A three dimensional character must be complex and unique, with a fully developed fictional life. This makes them real, easy to relate to and most importantly the readers’ emotions are likely to be engaged. To create a three dimensional character there are few steps you should consider taking; Your main character’s goal. He should have
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Head hopping in fiction writing means – confusing the readers by using multiple points of view in a scene wrongly. With good practice a good writer can handle using more than one POV for a scene or chapter and still not mess with the readers head. But when it’s not properly done, it becomes a
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Describe, don’t explain. Xoxo❤️
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Have you ever wanted to write but you just don’t have the vibes? No inspiration, not a clue on what to write about. You pick up a pen then drop it on your journal or open your word doc and stare at it for hours with no single idea? It’s not that we’ve stopped becoming
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Often at times some writers tend to think that they do so much work and never get noticed. Truth is we do not appreciate ourselves enough before seeking validation from others. If you wish to learn how you can go from wanting to be validated to actually “never ignored”, here are a few things you
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1. A good idea : Brainstorm a number of creative storylines and find the one that is most compelling and connected to you. 2. Personal experience: find a way in which the story connects to you; your past, your present, your dreams, family, goals, past relationships etc then tell the story from that perspective. For
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Does your character have a traumatic past? Great. You need to understand it’s not always a good idea to add backstories to your book without knowing why it’s necessary or not. When writing your story ask yourself; What event affected your character negatively? Let’s say this character hates men. Why does she hate men? Now
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Scriptwriting is basically the blueprint of cinematic storytelling. While screenwriting is the process of writing stories in a screenplay medium, scriptwriting is the movement,actions, expression and dialogue of characters in screenplay in a format. How do you start? 1. Create a log line: your log line is 1/2 sentences that captures your entire story in
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A great story (novel) must have : 1. characters 2. Setting 3. Plot Twist, dialogue, pacing, good structure and anything else that might expand your story. Characters : your story needs a character that is believable. Someone your readers connect and relate to. In fiction writing, your main character is the protagonist, lead, hero or
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