- Something is better left unsaid.
- Something works better when detailed. Know which you need?
- Do I need that Sentence? Is that the right Word?
- Is there Comma I don't need?
- Is there a paragraph that needs to be made into two?
- Is there a sentence that needs to be added?
- Maximalist (which fits the whole world in one book) and Minimalist (which creates a tight story for the about sth simple and creates one beautiful story). In between these two will not be that interesting.
- If you don't find reason not to write it, then don't write it.
- some problems are better cut out than trying to solve.
- compressed little energy, condensed very Powerful stories: whenever you try to unpack gives all sort of possibilities→ Myths.
- HOOKS. The most important thing. Take care of it.
- 5 TIPS FOR
OUTLINING YOUR NOVEL
Salman says some writers like to
map out a story before they start
writing it. If that sounds like
you, here’s a quick guide to help
you put pencil to paper
Step 1: Craft the premise.
This is the underlying idea of
your story. Expand on it by thinking about a main protagonist,
their objectives and opposing
forces, the central conflict
and theme. Write a one-paragraph
summary. - Step 2: Determine the setting.
Establish where (and when) things
are happening. Get to know your
setting intimately. Picture it in
your mind. Write down as much detail as you can: the look, sound,
smell, and the overall feel.
Step 3: Know the characters.
Visualize these people and develop
their backstories; determine which
are central to the plot and which
are not. Write character profiles.
Step 4: Construct the plot.
Focus on the story's sole dramatic
question. Create a timeline of
events, noting how they impact the
plot and offer opportunities for
subplots.
Step 5: Write the scenes.
Add scenes to the plot outline and
flesh them out (where the action
takes place, who is involved,
snippets of dialogue). Now you can
start writing your first draft,
knowing you can always return to
the outline to see the big picture
1. Find a Slant
2. Write a Strong Lead
3. Don’t Make Promises You Can’t Keep
4. Set a Tone and Maintain It
5. Begin at the Beginning
2. Write a Strong Lead
3. Don’t Make Promises You Can’t Keep
4. Set a Tone and Maintain It
5. Begin at the Beginning
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