Ted Bun
I normally have the complete story in my mind before I start to type.
When the going gets difficult .... I either:
Go to the other end of the story and write backwards from the end.
or
Change project for a while and write a short story .
Going to the other end reminds me of where the story is going and by putting detail I get to see what needs to come before the end. Giving me the building blocks for the bridging the gap.
Otherwise put the thing away, do something else then come back with a fresh mind, read what has made it onto the page and get the story moving again.
When the going gets difficult .... I either:
Go to the other end of the story and write backwards from the end.
or
Change project for a while and write a short story .
Going to the other end reminds me of where the story is going and by putting detail I get to see what needs to come before the end. Giving me the building blocks for the bridging the gap.
Otherwise put the thing away, do something else then come back with a fresh mind, read what has made it onto the page and get the story moving again.
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