Writing Excuses

Writing Excuses 9.27: Pre-writing

Jun 30, 2014
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ADVICE

Use Character Monologues

  • Try writing first-person monologues from your character's point of view to discover their voice and personality.
  • This pre-writing exercise helps flesh out characters that might otherwise remain sketched and flat.
INSIGHT

Character Emerges Through Plot

  • Some writers find their characters only truly come to life when interacting with plot and setting.
  • This character-through-response method contrasts with heavy pre-writing on character details.
ADVICE

Use Exploratory Chapters

  • Write exploratory chapters early on to test tone, world, and character before committing to the full story.
  • These early drafts can be discarded, serving as a tool to refine your approach.
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