Creating a worthy antagonist is just as important to an unput-downable story as the heroic protagonist. I know it’s easy, even as a writer, to fall victim to the charms of your protagonist and focus most of your attention on him or her. But imagine Sherlock Holmes without Moriarty, Mowgli without Shere Khan. These antagonists …
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The plot outline versus just sitting down and writing: is one method more effective than the other? The short answer: no, absolutely not—whichever suits your writing style best. If you look around, there are certainly those who would argue very strongly in favor of one method or the other. These writers have clearly found a …
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There are no rules in writing so whether you decide to develop a plot outline or not, is entirely up to you. If you would like to give plot outlining a go, here are a few pointers to get those creative juices flowing. Brainstorm! This is the time to let your imagination go where it …
