: Re: How do I construct a plot out of my many setting/character details? In my creative writing, I typically am inspired by short interactions between things: An overheard conversation. A person's

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The best plots, in my opinion, are "connected" to a high degree. This means that everything happens for a reason, and even the smallest detail can come back later and play a crucial role in the story. Each of the feelings of your characters has a reason (something in the past that caused it) and a purpose (a new element in the future). Try to find hidden links between scenes. Ask why things happen.

Another, unrelated tip might be to work together with somebody who loves coming up with plot lines but needs more insight into character development. You can then write a few stories together, both playing to your own strength but learning from each other along the way. This can even easily happen via the web.

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