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daysie
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What advice can I receive for writing a fantasy novel? I'm 9 chapters in and have written 39,786 words, but I feel I'm moving too quickly and have hit a bit of a roadblock.
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Irelis Rodriguez
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I want to say that don’t worry about fixing the plot right away while writing the story, it can kill the vibe of the vivid imagination while you make changes of editing and formatting which was my biggest mistake of doing all that while writing the stories and the story was all over the place.
I suggest you keep writing it until you finished and revise it once your story is finished if you don’t like some part of the story, the reason why is that editing and formatting take a lot of times including going through back and forward with writing the story plot that feels unfinished work, which cause burnout and writer block.
My advice for writing a fantasy novel is to put yourself into reader or audience mindset and see what you want the character in the story to faced the challenges that they will overcome their obstacles and achieve their dreams or goals in the process of their journey of the adventure.
This will save a lot of time and energy to make the biggest effort to manage of writing the novel. Writing is a process, it takes a lot of dedication and patience with being a writer or author.
I suggest you keep writing it until you finished and revise it once your story is finished if you don’t like some part of the story, the reason why is that editing and formatting take a lot of times including going through back and forward with writing the story plot that feels unfinished work, which cause burnout and writer block.
My advice for writing a fantasy novel is to put yourself into reader or audience mindset and see what you want the character in the story to faced the challenges that they will overcome their obstacles and achieve their dreams or goals in the process of their journey of the adventure.
This will save a lot of time and energy to make the biggest effort to manage of writing the novel. Writing is a process, it takes a lot of dedication and patience with being a writer or author.
Jazmin Bailey
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*It's always a good idea to know exactly where you want your story going beforehand. It's natural to want to change things but the characters end goal should already be in your mind. Where state do I want the characters and/or the world itself to be in by the end of the journey?
*Each chapter to the story should be specific. Is this chapter about getting to know character(s)? Is this chapter introduction to the conflict? Backstory? Character introspective? World building? If what you're writing isn't adding anything then just lose it entirely.
*Does the way you've written events in story feel like a natural progression? Or are you putting it here because you need the characters to be here for the sake of the plot?
*Try to get some outside opinions. Reach out to others or post a chapter online asking for feedback.
Hope these help you.
*Each chapter to the story should be specific. Is this chapter about getting to know character(s)? Is this chapter introduction to the conflict? Backstory? Character introspective? World building? If what you're writing isn't adding anything then just lose it entirely.
*Does the way you've written events in story feel like a natural progression? Or are you putting it here because you need the characters to be here for the sake of the plot?
*Try to get some outside opinions. Reach out to others or post a chapter online asking for feedback.
Hope these help you.
Ann-Marie Giglio
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Ann-Marie’s Answer
Hi Daysie,
You may want to figure out what the block is about.
Are you tired and need a break?
Do you need inspiration? A walk through a gallery? A movie? Another novel?
Do you need feedback from someone you trust?
Or are you now overwhelmed by the project? Perhaps it’s time for structure.
If this is your first novel, you are teaching yourself how to do it and the hardest part is figuring out what works for you. Are you a “pantser” (one who writes freely making it up as you go along) or a “plotter” (one who lays out the structure before writing a word) or some combination of the two?
People here have made excellent suggestions. I would add maybe ask yourself what you are trying to say with this work and work towards it. Which characters are your allies in this effort ? Which are opposed? Are their voices clear?
It’s a lot to consider. Novels always are. It’s not easy but you’re in the boat. Just keep rowing!
You may want to figure out what the block is about.
Are you tired and need a break?
Do you need inspiration? A walk through a gallery? A movie? Another novel?
Do you need feedback from someone you trust?
Or are you now overwhelmed by the project? Perhaps it’s time for structure.
If this is your first novel, you are teaching yourself how to do it and the hardest part is figuring out what works for you. Are you a “pantser” (one who writes freely making it up as you go along) or a “plotter” (one who lays out the structure before writing a word) or some combination of the two?
People here have made excellent suggestions. I would add maybe ask yourself what you are trying to say with this work and work towards it. Which characters are your allies in this effort ? Which are opposed? Are their voices clear?
It’s a lot to consider. Novels always are. It’s not easy but you’re in the boat. Just keep rowing!
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