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Question: What's the best way to channel, handle, or survive this part of the writing process? Answer: Keep a notebook handy. Always. And, set aside time to spend with that character. But addit...
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System
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2019-12-08T10:42:48Z (over 4 years ago)
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DPT
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2019-12-08T10:42:48Z (over 4 years ago)
**Question** : What's the best way to channel, handle, or survive this part of the writing process? **Answer** : Keep a notebook handy. Always. And, set aside time to spend with that character. But additionally, set time aside for the other characters too. Give them one-on-one time. The characters that arrive fully-formed may well be a part of yourself that is within your core personality. Your truest thoughts. However, the other characters are within you too, and given some coaxing they might share some very valuable insight. Quiet insight. But secondarily, don't be afraid to _direct_ the strong characters. Put them in situations they don't want to be in. Insist they have conversations with the people they'd rather avoid. You're in charge. It is nice when a character is opinionated, but that doesn't mean they get to write the story.
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System
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2019-01-27T00:37:19Z (over 5 years ago)
Original score: 3