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Well, as most other denizens of SH know, I always recommend planning stories before writing the manuscript in 'one sitting'. And by one sitting, I meant a certain amount of time, like three weeks (my usual time allotment), or one month, or whatever fits your bill (just don't let it go over six months). The purpose of it is because the longer a story takes in writing, the greater the risk that an author might lose interest in finishing it, as well as adding more 'seemingly good' details that the original idea gets lost in the process.
Oh, take note that this is just one way to do it. It's not the only process, but as the title says, it's a 'tip'.
So how do I plan my stories?
First, I must answer these items...
Once I'm done with the story settings, I always create the characters...at least the main ones. Usually, my side characters are just products of the story as I write it. But in case a side character has a major role later in the narrative, I would also plan the character's description.
The result is, I could write an entire manuscript in a small span of time (usually three weeks). The edits are a separate matter, but you get the idea of how planning affects the speed of writing. Take note, this wouldn't--and you shouldn't--sacrifice the quality of your work, as you would be able to rectify your plot holes as you go along the plans, and while writing the manuscript as well.
Hope this helps!
P.S.: If you guys got questions, you may PM me. I'd try my best to answer your concerns ?
Oh, take note that this is just one way to do it. It's not the only process, but as the title says, it's a 'tip'.
So how do I plan my stories?
First, I must answer these items...
- Genre (This is so that the story wouldn't get lost if it takes time to finish)
- Theme (What's the general feel of your story? Is it about survival? Character development? Revenge? etc.)
- What was the story all about? (Here, the answer should be the overall goal of your main character. From start to finish.)
- Main Problem (This will be the main problem of your story, which would affect the entire narrative)
- Solution to the Main Problem (This will be the overall direction of your story, from start to finish)
- Arising Problems (This part would give rise to your possible arcs, if any. Take note that this is optional.)
- Solutions to the Problems
- Introduction (You know the drill. Introduce the characters and the plot)
- Rising Tension (The problem shows its ugly head)
- Climax (The most exciting part of your story)
- Falling Tension (Everything gets solved, including that math problem you couldn't do in your elementary days)
- End (Happy ever after! Or do they?)
Once I'm done with the story settings, I always create the characters...at least the main ones. Usually, my side characters are just products of the story as I write it. But in case a side character has a major role later in the narrative, I would also plan the character's description.
The result is, I could write an entire manuscript in a small span of time (usually three weeks). The edits are a separate matter, but you get the idea of how planning affects the speed of writing. Take note, this wouldn't--and you shouldn't--sacrifice the quality of your work, as you would be able to rectify your plot holes as you go along the plans, and while writing the manuscript as well.
Hope this helps!
P.S.: If you guys got questions, you may PM me. I'd try my best to answer your concerns ?
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