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On Rewriting - Writing, Rewriting, and Editing
Once you've written out your first draft, where do you go next? Well, then it's time for some rewriting!
A New Blank Document
The boldest way to rewrite is to open a new blank document and write out your whole story a second time, either from memory or after quickly rereading your first draft. D...
On Structure - Comedy, Tragedy, and A Third Thing
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[Know]
There are about as many ways to structure your story as there are stories, and they cover a whole range of different forms. This can be a fascinating topic to geek out over, but in terms of what you need to be thinking about, there's some fundamentals.
Comedy and Tragedy
This is one of the oldes...
On The Six Questions - Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?
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[Find],
[Explore],
[Know]
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How? Whether you are still trying to find your story, or if you are now exploring your story, or if you feel that you now know your story through and through, you should be able to answer these six fundamental questions about your story.
- Who? The Characters
Who i...