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I suggest breaking the story into smaller scenes which you approach individually one at a time. Make each scene a connection between the characters that grows slowly over time, each scene bringing ...

posted 5y ago by GGx - Reinstate Monica Cellio‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by user avatar GGx - Reinstate Monica Cellio‭ · 2019-12-08T11:37:58Z (almost 5 years ago)
I suggest breaking the story into **smaller scenes which you approach individually** one at a time. Make each scene a connection between the characters that grows slowly over time, **each scene bringing them that little bit closer.**

Perhaps, at first, they are invited to the same party but refuse to speak to each other. Then something happens, an external event, that forces them to say **just a few words.**

Later, when they see each other again, **the ice is broken.** They are able to say a little more to each other, perhaps another event forces them to talk about what happened at the party.

On and on you go, each encounter, **each external force, motivating them to come a little closer.** That way, you keep the flow and it's not jarring, but believable.

> One of my favourite examples of two characters coming together in spite of the odds against them is _Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine_. It's a fantastic example of character development and motivation.

Good luck!

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2019-04-04T13:46:31Z (over 5 years ago)
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