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Let's broaden the question. You have two paths down which the plot can proceed. You find both equally appealing. How do you choose? Consider, then, this: Which option offers more character growth...
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2019-12-12T21:57:30Z (almost 5 years ago)
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2019-12-08T10:09:18Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
Let's broaden the question. You have two paths down which the plot can proceed. You find both equally appealing. How do you choose? Consider, then, this: - Which option offers more character growth, for the MC, and also possibly for other characters? - Which option offers more conflict? Conflict is the soul of a story, so more conflict is good. In effect, which option is more interesting? - Which option goes better with other elements of your story, with core philosophies you're trying to impart? How does this choice mesh with other choices the MC is making? What does choosing Option A over Option B tell us about the MC? What does it tell us about Right and Wrong? Consider also whether there is a "third option". Are there some alternatives you haven't considered, or must the plot necessarily follow down either Path A or Path B? Could you perhaps surprise us with a twist ending that would be neither, or both, and provide even more conflict, even more character growth, be even more in line with what you want to say?
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2018-11-12T00:19:35Z (about 6 years ago)
Original score: 8