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allie kiwi
post Aug 2 2003, 08:03 AM
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What sorts of things do we need to do in adnvace, really? I've not written anything like this before, so does anyone have some hints?

I've got a basic plot from A to Z. Should I fill in more little side issues along trhe way and kind of do a chapter by chapter break down of what is gonig to happen?

Having read David and Leigh Eddings Riven codex I'm rahter freaking about the need for prewriting everything! (Thankfully I'm not doing a fantasy novel, and dont need to invent a whole planet of cultures etc)

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post Aug 3 2003, 07:42 AM
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Thanks Imogen and Jules!

It's strange that on the one hand I'm a planner, but on the other hand I often wing it and go off on tangents all over the palce. Hmmm not sure which i'm gonig to be doing with my story!

I think I'll give planning a go and see if I can do as much as I can...

Jules, I like how you suggest getting to know my characters - I think i'll try that, - maybe write about them and their intersts, poersonality etc, becaue that will make it easier for me to wing it and still be in the near vicinity of what I want the plot to be. If that makes any sense. I know what I mean, anyway *grin*

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allie kiwi   What preparation   Aug 2 2003, 08:03 AM
Elenarda   Usually what I do is have an overall plot line wit...   Aug 2 2003, 08:56 AM
b4zookajules   I'm always interested to find out how other pe...   Aug 2 2003, 10:02 PM
b4zookajules   That's a good idea :) I think NaNo had a secti...   Aug 3 2003, 04:27 PM
percival   Hmmmm - looks like I need to do far more planning...   Aug 11 2003, 10:39 AM
Elenarda   I've got a title now ~ which is a bit of a rel...   Aug 11 2003, 03:21 PM

 

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