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Are You Writing a Shiny Idea or a Robust Story?

12/10/2023

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Author: Sandy Vaile 
Originally published on the Writers In The Storm blog, 8th February 2023


​Too often I see authors enthusiastically start writing a novel, only to run out of steam part way through. In fact, only 30% of people who start writing a novel will actually finish it. It’s heartbreaking when a fantastic concept languishes in the bottom drawer forever.

Why does this happen?

You could be writing a shiny, exciting idea that doesn’t have the substance to support an entire book.

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A lot of this hinges on the main character, and doesn’t matter if you prefer to plot or discover your way into a story.

A story’s rock-solid foundation comes from knowing who the main character is and what their journey through the story looks like, especially their motivations and “why” everything happens, which provides readers with a deeper understanding of the story as a whole.

This clarity turns your awesome idea into something tangible and purposeful.
Today, I want to explore the very inception of a story and how we can shape those initial ideas into a tale we are passionate to tell. 
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