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August 24, 2020

First draft completed – now what?

posted on : August 24, 2020

I completed my first draft – so now what? After focusing all my energy on…

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Day 20 - Writer Wednesday I often see writers ask

Day 20 - Writer Wednesday
I often see writers ask which is most important - characters, plot, or setting?
I don’t think there’s a correct answer and they’re all important- but for me, my story would be completely different if it was in a different location. I think of my setting as a character with its own personality, quirks, flaws, emotions, beauty...
The challenge is not to describe how it looks, but immerse the reader into its “personality” - atmosphere.
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And when I figure out how to do that successfully- I’ll let you know! 😊
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Tips??
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Day 19 Three adjectives to describe Bobbie Kind,

Day 19
Three adjectives to describe Bobbie
Kind, Inquisitive, and Fun-loving
Day 18 - 5 attributes
Intelligent
Trusting
Caring
Outgoing
Loyal
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Character Interview - Chad In my current wip, Chad

Character Interview - Chad
In my current wip, Chad is a fairly minor character - like a gnat that just keeps buzzing around...
I have a larger role planned for him in next-of-series where more of his backstory will be revealed, and it’s not pretty 😒
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Day 17 - MC’s inner desire Bobbie isn’t ready

Day 17 - MC’s inner desire
Bobbie isn’t ready to admit it to herself yet - but what she most wants is to have someone special to go through life with.
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Day 16 - Snippet Saturday Three characters react t

Day 16 - Snippet Saturday
Three characters react to winning the lottery 😂
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What would your reaction be?
Mine would probably be a combination of my three characters ...
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January 15th!! And I’m running behind... I am in

January 15th!! And I’m running behind...
I am introducing my least favorite character-Chad.
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I didn’t put a lot of thought into his name, it just seemed to fit. He’s pompous, smarmy, narcissistic, and much too cool in that way that’s not at all cool. To say he has a crush on Bobbie would be an overstatement because he only loves himself and money - but that doesn’t stop him from trying to get her to go out with him - a total no-go!
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I’m looking forward to meeting your side characters!
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