: Re: Characters that take on a life of their own There are definite advantages to writing comprehensive character maps, but one downside that I've found is that when a character is fully fleshed

It seems to me that your story is over-plotted and that you leave not room to be surprised. If, while writing, you are not surprised, do not expect the reader to be so. Personally, I hardly figure how I could write if what I write do not surprise me beyond my expectations.

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: Describing an important emotional turmoil in the character's life I've never been through I have this young character who grows up to be very strong and powerful but while he was young he was

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: My grandfather relentlessly encouraged his family members to always keep a journal. This can prove to be an important resource. A real world, off-line personal dictionary, and reality checker.

: How much "showing, not telling" is the best for character development? Recently, I am trying to write my own novel, but I came across a problem that is hindering my progress greatly. I can't

: Self Publishing vs Mainstream Publisher I am in the middle of writing my first non-fiction book and I am almost finished with designing my blog page discussing the subject I am writing about

: Describing an important emotional turmoil in the character's life I've never been through I have this young character who grows up to be very strong and powerful but while he was young he was

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