: Use personal experiences or places you’ve visited to ground your setting.
: Note specific actions, like someone struggling with heavy bags or a child lingering at a window. Figure It Out
A compelling story is driven by a character who needs to change or overcome something. : Use personal experiences or places you’ve visited
You don't have to write in chronological order; you can start by capturing the fragments in your head. Figure It Out
: Determine what the character stands to lose if they don't solve their primary plot problem.
: Give them a clear goal and a "central flaw" that creates obstacles for them.