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Fiction that has resonated with people over the years, has generally followed a certain pattern . This is a very large topic, and only a rough guide can be given here, obviously, but effective stories usually have a beginning of some sort, a middle and an end. A story has a conflict that drives it, and the conflict is resolved in the ending. | Fiction that has resonated with people over the years, has generally followed a certain pattern . This is a very large topic, and only a rough guide can be given here, obviously, but effective stories usually have a beginning of some sort, a middle and an end. A story has a conflict that drives it, and the conflict is resolved in the ending. | ||
Writing a piece of any length requires an outline, as it usually saves time. Writers are free to write how they want but successful writers tackling | Writing a piece of any length requires an outline, as it usually saves time. Writers are free to write how they want but successful writers tackling significant projects generally follow these essential steps: | ||
*1. Assemble your ideas for the story. Sketch a rough outline. Use pencil and paper if this appeals to you, or a tablet. | *1. Assemble your ideas for the story. Sketch a rough outline. Use pencil and paper if this appeals to you, or a tablet. | ||
*2. Do your outline. Fiction that has resonated with people over the years has generally followed a certain pattern. This is a very large topic, and only a rough guide can be given here, obviously, but effective stories usually have a beginning of some sort, a middle and an end. A story has a conflict that drives it, and the conflict is resolved in the ending. | *2. Do your outline. Fiction that has resonated with people over the years has generally followed a certain pattern. This is a very large topic, and only a rough guide can be given here, obviously, but effective stories usually have a beginning of some sort, a middle and an end. A story has a conflict that drives it, and the conflict is resolved in the ending. | ||