After a big argument with his spouse, your character goes for a walk and witnesses a crime. Describe your character’s dilemma choosing between doing something to stop what’s happening or remaining hidden to stay safe.
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Write the scene of discovery (i.e., tell a story), or brainstorm and create a list of related ideas.
Here’s five story elements to consider:
- Character
- Setting
- Plot
- Conflict
- Resolution
Never forget, writing is a process. The first draft is always a mess.
The first draft of anything is shit.
Ernest Hemingway
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