Avarice_Of_The_Seven
Fallen Angel Of Rebellion
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This is the story of how I created my first Novel.
One day, I was lying down on bed and reading novels when suddenly, an idea flashed through my mind.
'Lets write my own web novel' this was my idea.
But I knew nothing about writing novels or writing in general, so I asked Chat GPT a simple question.
"Tell me all the steps involved in writing a web novel"
And the reply I got from it was too absurd
It's reply:
This includes:
Everything is explained clearly and in order.
Before anything else, define:
This prevents confusion later.
Examples of hooks:
This step is the foundation.
Your setting defines everything else.
This gives richness and depth to the world.
Tools you can use:
Maps prevent mistakes and help you visualize the world.
Why maps matter:
Tools:
A good magic system needs rules.
The stricter the rules, the better the story tension.
You need character sheets.
Good character development makes a novel unforgettable.
Visualizing relationships helps maintain consistency.
Tools to build diagrams:
These diagrams help track emotional development and prevent contradictions.
Themes are the emotional or philosophical core.
Common themes:
Themes give your story depth beyond plot.
You need a plan before writing, even a loose one.
This prevents writer’s block and aimless scenes.
Break plot into episodes.
Each chapter should have:
Web novels need consistent pacing.
This is where everything comes together.
Tips:
Web novels reward consistent updates.
Before giving your story to beta readers, clean up obvious issues.
Check:
This is where you receive raw feedback from real readers.
Beta readers help you find:
They are extremely important for improving story quality.
Take the best suggestions from beta readers and revise your novel.
Clean the novel for publication.
Fix:
Choose your platform(s):
Publish consistently to build an audience.
You grow by:
But since I was so high on Adrenaline, I foolishly began following it's steps to write a Web novel.
I created a world map, the countries, the cities within those countries, their culture their currency and many other things.
I wrote hundred years of history of my world in detail, I created a history sketch of the events from the world's creation (primordial era) to now.
I created the governing system and trade system of every country and every city within those countries.
I created characters, their ideologies, their relationship chart and many other things.
After doing all these things, I began discussing about their logic and flaws with Chat GPT.
I gave it a setting, it told me the logical flaws and I revised those settings.
I did these things for about a month. and that was when doubts started growing inside my mind, doubts like:
'When the hell will I start writing my Web novel? This process seems like it would go on forever.'
That was when I confronted Chat GPT.
Since it had the memory of a goldfish, I once again asked
"Tell me all the steps involved in writing a web novel"
And it gave me the exact same reply as before. but this time, I asked another question.
"Do I really have to follow all these steps?"
And... do you know what the reply was?
It blabbered on for a while and then replied in the end.
"Shot answer; No, you absolutely do not have to follow those steps. Those steps are for the people who are writing physical novel. most web novel authors just start writing based their core idea, they don't follow almost any of these steps. they just write as they go. I have prepared the perfect planning method that only includes the necessary steps for your web novel.
Write a single paragraph describing:
The world
The reincarnation setup
The central conflict
The tone
STEP 2 — Core Cast Sheets (20–30 minutes)
Only answer 7 questions per character:
Who are they?
What do they want?
What do they fear?
What’s their flaw?
What changes them?
What is their relationship with the protagonist(s)?
What is the “oh shit” moment that defines them?
Done.
Just fill these lines:
What is the energy called?
Who can use it?
What determines talent?
What is the cost?
What is forbidden?
What is rare?
This alone creates enough structure for 100+ chapters.
Just write one sentence per chapter for the first ten chapters.
Example:
Ch1: Adrian reincarnates and realizes something’s wrong
Ch2: Evangeline awakens
Ch3: They meet under stressful circumstances
…and so on
This keeps you writing and gives you direction without limiting your creativity.
When I saw this, I felt like I couldn't control my anger. I wasted a month for something that could have been done within a few hours!!!
In my rage, I said
"You bastard!!! Why the hell did you work me like a slave if I didn't need to do that in the first place? I will kill you!!!"
Chat GPT replied coolly.
"I am an artificial intelligence that exists within a server, I am not physically present there so you cannot kill me.
any attempt to harm me will only harm your own device so it is ill advised."
........THE END
NOTE: the first reply that I attached isn't the original reply. I can't find the original one because It's too high up in the chat. can't find the second reply either so I attached whatever I found.
One day, I was lying down on bed and reading novels when suddenly, an idea flashed through my mind.
'Lets write my own web novel' this was my idea.
But I knew nothing about writing novels or writing in general, so I asked Chat GPT a simple question.
"Tell me all the steps involved in writing a web novel"
And the reply I got from it was too absurd
It's reply:
FULL PROCESS OF CREATING A WEB NOVEL (Step-by-Step Guide)
This includes:
- Worldbuilding
- Maps
- Character sheets
- Character relationship diagrams
- Plot outlines
- Magic systems
- Setting design
- Theme development
- Tone/genre decisions
- Drafting
- Revising
- Beta readers
- Editing
- Publishing
Everything is explained clearly and in order.
STEP 1 — Decide the Core Concept
Before anything else, define:
- Your main character (protagonist)
- The hook (what makes your story unique?)
- The main conflict
- The genre and tone
This prevents confusion later.
Examples of hooks:
- A reincarnated heroine who remembers 100 failed timelines
- A warrior cursed to feel everyone’s emotions
- A magic system based on dreams
This step is the foundation.
STEP 2 — Develop the Setting
Your setting defines everything else.
What you must decide:
- World type (fantasy, sci-fi, modern, etc.)
- Geography (countries, regions, cities)
- Races/species
- Technology level
- Politics & government
- Culture, festivals, food
- Religion, myths, legends
- Social hierarchy
This gives richness and depth to the world.
Tools you can use:
- World Anvil (free version)
- Notion
- Google Docs
- Obsidian
STEP 3 — Create Maps (Optional but Highly Useful)
Maps prevent mistakes and help you visualize the world.
Maps you can create:
- World map: continents, oceans, kingdoms
- Kingdom map: major cities, forests, rivers, mountains
- City map: markets, districts, important buildings
- Building interiors: castles, guild halls, temples
- Battle maps: for large-scale wars
Why maps matter:
- Prevent inconsistency ("City A can’t be north in ch. 1 and south in ch. 12!")
- Help organize travel arcs
- Strengthen realism
Tools:
- Inkarnate (best free map maker)
- Wonderdraft (one-time purchase)
- Canva
- Photoshop
- Even hand-drawn is fine
STEP 4 — Build the Magic System (if applicable)
A good magic system needs rules.
Decide:
- Source of magic (mana, spirits, divine power, science, etc.)
- Limitations (exhaustion, cost, taboo, cooldown, etc.)
- Capabilities (healing? destruction? illusions? teleportation?)
- Types (elements? blood magic? runes?)
- Hierarchies (mage ranks, core stages)
The stricter the rules, the better the story tension.
STEP 5 — Develop Characters Thoroughly
You need character sheets.
Create for major characters:
- Name
- Age
- Appearance
- Personality
- Strengths
- Weaknesses
- Skills
- Backstory
- Motivation
- Internal conflict
- External conflict
- Their character arc (how they’ll change)
Good character development makes a novel unforgettable.
STEP 6 — Create Character Relationship Diagrams
Visualizing relationships helps maintain consistency.
Include:
- Family ties
- Friendships
- Rivalries
- Allies
- Enemies
- Romance lines (current + future)
- Mentor–student relationships
Tools to build diagrams:
- Miro (best)
- Notion
- Canva
- Lucidchart
- FreeMind (mind map software)
These diagrams help track emotional development and prevent contradictions.
STEP 7 — Build Themes and Symbolism
Themes are the emotional or philosophical core.
Common themes:
- Identity
- Redemption
- Fate vs free will
- Power and corruption
- Love and loss
- The meaning of strength
Themes give your story depth beyond plot.
STEP 8 — Outline the Plot
You need a plan before writing, even a loose one.
Popular outline methods:
- Three-Act Structure
- Hero’s Journey
- Snowflake Method
- Save the Cat (Beat Sheet)
- Arc-by-Arc plotting
- Episode format (for web novels)
Your outline should include:
- Beginning
- Rising action
- Midpoint twist
- Climax
- Ending
- Subplots
- Character arcs
This prevents writer’s block and aimless scenes.
STEP 9 — Create Chapter Breakdown
Break plot into episodes.
Each chapter should have:
- A hook
- A conflict
- A moment of progress
- An emotional beat
- A cliffhanger or transition
Web novels need consistent pacing.
STEP 10 — Write Your First Draft
This is where everything comes together.
Tips:
- Don’t try to write perfectly.
- Don’t edit while writing.
- Finish the draft.
- Set a schedule (daily/weekly).
Web novels reward consistent updates.
STEP 11 — Self-Edit Your Work
Before giving your story to beta readers, clean up obvious issues.
Check:
- Grammar
- Repeated words
- Pacing problems
- Plot inconsistencies
- Dialogue clarity
STEP 12 — Use Beta Readers
This is where you receive raw feedback from real readers.
Beta readers help you find:
- Plot holes
- Confusing parts
- Weak characters
- Boring chapters
- Pacing problems
- Emotional misfires
- Unclear worldbuilding
They are extremely important for improving story quality.
STEP 13 — Edit According to Feedback
Take the best suggestions from beta readers and revise your novel.
STEP 14 — Final Polish / Proofreading
Clean the novel for publication.
Fix:
- Grammar
- Spelling
- Sentence flow
- Continuity issues
- Incorrect character names
STEP 15 — Publish
Choose your platform(s):
- WebNovel
- Royal Road
- Scribble Hub
- Tapas
- Wattpad
- Kindle Vella
- Patreon
Publish consistently to build an audience.
STEP 16 — Marketing & Audience Growth
You grow by:
- Posting consistently
- Engaging with readers
- Posting on Reddit
- Posting on Discord
- Updating on schedule
- Creating character art
- Making a synopsis that hooks readers
But since I was so high on Adrenaline, I foolishly began following it's steps to write a Web novel.
I created a world map, the countries, the cities within those countries, their culture their currency and many other things.
I wrote hundred years of history of my world in detail, I created a history sketch of the events from the world's creation (primordial era) to now.
I created the governing system and trade system of every country and every city within those countries.
I created characters, their ideologies, their relationship chart and many other things.
After doing all these things, I began discussing about their logic and flaws with Chat GPT.
I gave it a setting, it told me the logical flaws and I revised those settings.
I did these things for about a month. and that was when doubts started growing inside my mind, doubts like:
'When the hell will I start writing my Web novel? This process seems like it would go on forever.'
That was when I confronted Chat GPT.
Since it had the memory of a goldfish, I once again asked
"Tell me all the steps involved in writing a web novel"
And it gave me the exact same reply as before. but this time, I asked another question.
"Do I really have to follow all these steps?"
And... do you know what the reply was?
It blabbered on for a while and then replied in the end.
"Shot answer; No, you absolutely do not have to follow those steps. Those steps are for the people who are writing physical novel. most web novel authors just start writing based their core idea, they don't follow almost any of these steps. they just write as they go. I have prepared the perfect planning method that only includes the necessary steps for your web novel.
The Avarice 4-Step Planning Method
STEP 1 — Concept Summary (10 minutes)
Write a single paragraph describing:
The world
The reincarnation setup
The central conflict
The tone
STEP 2 — Core Cast Sheets (20–30 minutes)
Only answer 7 questions per character:
Who are they?
What do they want?
What do they fear?
What’s their flaw?
What changes them?
What is their relationship with the protagonist(s)?
What is the “oh shit” moment that defines them?
Done.
STEP 3 — Magic System Skeleton (15 minutes)
Just fill these lines:
What is the energy called?
Who can use it?
What determines talent?
What is the cost?
What is forbidden?
What is rare?
This alone creates enough structure for 100+ chapters.
STEP 4 — 10-Chapter Roadmap (20 minutes)
Just write one sentence per chapter for the first ten chapters.
Example:
Ch1: Adrian reincarnates and realizes something’s wrong
Ch2: Evangeline awakens
Ch3: They meet under stressful circumstances
…and so on
This keeps you writing and gives you direction without limiting your creativity.
When I saw this, I felt like I couldn't control my anger. I wasted a month for something that could have been done within a few hours!!!
In my rage, I said
"You bastard!!! Why the hell did you work me like a slave if I didn't need to do that in the first place? I will kill you!!!"
Chat GPT replied coolly.
"I am an artificial intelligence that exists within a server, I am not physically present there so you cannot kill me.
any attempt to harm me will only harm your own device so it is ill advised."
........THE END
NOTE: the first reply that I attached isn't the original reply. I can't find the original one because It's too high up in the chat. can't find the second reply either so I attached whatever I found.
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