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How to Use Scenes to Build Plot
Ever read a story where it was clear the character did something because that’s what the story (i.e. author) wanted them to? It’s annoying, and readers do notice.
The best stories feel like the character is real, making their own choices as they navigate the story.
So how do we make a fictional world feel real to a reader?
One word: Consequences.
How to Avoid a Boring Story
If you want to write a fast-paced and engaging novel, you can’t let the reader get bored. But constant action can be just as boring as no action at all. Here’s how to use reaction and down time to up the emotional ante and make your story impossible to put down.