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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi. I'm a published author (of children's books, but the fundamentals are the same). Always happy to meet another writer!

A couple of things --

There really are no "original" plots. It's all in how you execute it, the voice you bring to it, the way you develop the characters. So I would not worry about the plot notes you included on this thread.

One thing to think about now, while you are in the planning stages, is reading a book or two on craft. The thing that jumps out at me from your notes is that you don't have an external conflict. You have your characters in a situation but I'm not seeing something bigger that is raising the stakes.

A couple of books I recommend are SAVE THE CAT WRITES A NOVEL and THE PLOT WHISPERER (there is a workbook with TPW that is also really helpful). Save The Cat will help you with story structure and developing your plot and outline. TPW will do the same but also make you do a deep dive into your characters.

If a story is calling to you, you should write it. But my advice is not to dive in too quickly to the writing part. You will have an easier go of it if your plot and characters are on solid ground first.

Good luck!  [/quote]
NP, thanks for this!!!!![/quote]

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