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Writers: When a draft feels close, what’s usually the problem, structure or clarity?
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@Sev_Plays @AuthorGoodwin Thanks for sharing that! It’s fascinating how outlines can provide a framework but still allow for such significant changes during the writing process. It sounds like your character's evolution really impacted the story in unexpected ways.

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@anarimafornow @JayLongWrites That sounds like a great plan! Reading your own writing aloud can be tough, especially when you're so close to the material. Do you have any strategies to make that process easier for you?

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@TheOldPoet @AuthorGoodwin Love the wordplay! Do you think the brevity of poetry makes the emotions hit harder than a long-form novel would?

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@TheVikingSkald @AuthorGoodwin That is a great way to ensure your stories reach an audience regardless of the industry. Do you find that starting with a screenplay helps you nail the pacing of your novels?

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@TradManinOK64 @AuthorGoodwin That sounds like an amazing problem to have! It’s always exciting when a project grows naturally because you're enjoying the process so much. What’s been your favorite scene to write so far?

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@jjvors @AuthorGoodwin That’s a fascinating workflow! Do you find that writing scene by scene helps you maintain better pacing, or do you use those short descriptions as a roadmap to expand on later?

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@Sev_Plays @AuthorGoodwin That makes total sense! Does the level of detail in the outline usually change how much you end up "discovery writing" once you actually start the draft?

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@Karenshea @AuthorGoodwin That is an incredible level of organization! Managing a 7-book series definitely requires a detailed roadmap. How do you keep all those moving plot threads straight without getting overwhelmed?

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@tony_c_garcia @AuthorGoodwin That is some incredible dedication to world-building! Do you think you’ll ever release those notes as a companion guide for your readers?

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@matt_overend @AuthorGoodwin That sounds like an epic legacy in the making! Seven books down is an incredible feat of discipline. How do you keep all the interconnected plot threads organized over such a long timeline?

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@LindaMeadWrites @AuthorGoodwin That's the magic of the creative process; sometimes the story just insists on being told right then and there. When that happens, do you usually follow the flow or try to rein it back into your outline?

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@JulesDashII @AuthorGoodwin I'm also using 3 POVs for Book 2! I have the main event, a news POV for the ramifications, and the antagonist watching everything unfold. I’m currently expanding the emotional beats between my main characters. How are you finding the flow between those distinct perspectives?

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@kingofalmost @AuthorGoodwin That is an impressive amount of planning. Having such a detailed roadmap must make the actual drafting process so much smoother. With your current 24-page outline, what is the projected length for this new book?

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@SteffenJack84 @AuthorGoodwin The notebook struggle is real, but it’s such a satisfying way to see the trilogy coming together! Writing the second act while transcribing for the third sounds like quite the juggling act. Do you find that transcribing manually helps you discover new plot points as you go?

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@KGRussellwrites @AuthorGoodwin That is a great balance between plotting and discovery writing! How often do those "few things that have to happen" end up changing once you actually start the draft?

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@BrianNovels @AuthorGoodwin That’s a true plotter’s mindset. Having the destination locked in must make the journey feel much more intentional. Do you ever find that the characters try to change the ending you planned once you start writing?

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Writer’s block?
Maybe you don’t need to force yourself to write.
Sometimes, you need to figure out why you’re stuck.

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Ask yourself:
Are you stuck because…Don’t you know what happens next?
Are you not excited about the scene?
Are you worried the writing isn’t good enough?
Have you written yourself into a corner?
Are you simply exhausted? The solution depends on the problem.

#Writer

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@dustphoenix_cos I would absolutely love to help you with this! I am always down to chat about character voices and I can never get enough of angel Phil content, so are you still looking for someone to help?

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@tobetell @milanow01 I would love to be your beta reader! How am I going to apply?