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Q&A When writing a novel where do you start?

I think for some it is. As you write more, you'll find out what works best for you and your process. Personally before I start writing I like to plot a super rough outline and maybe make some chara...

posted 7y ago by Trynda E. Adair‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Trynda E. Adair‭ · 2019-12-08T06:51:56Z (almost 5 years ago)
I think for some it is. As you write more, you'll find out what works best for you and your process. Personally before I start writing I like to plot a super rough outline and maybe make some character sheets for my major characters (e.g. protagonist, sidekick, antagonist, etc...) after that I write the whole first draft out by hand without editing. Its not until after I have a rough draft I go back to work on character development and other story elements.

At the end of the day, do what works best for you and your writing.

Hope this helps and happy writing :)

-- Trynda E. Adair

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2017-08-09T01:28:18Z (over 7 years ago)
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