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Breaking Writing Myths: Why 'Action-Packed' Doesn't Mean 'Plot-Driven'
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Breaking Writing Myths: Why 'Action-Packed' Doesn't Mean 'Plot-Driven'

Smashing the character- versus plot-driven spectrum

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Monalisa Foster
Nov 06, 2024
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During the process of analyzing some books last month, I had a couple of epiphanies I think you might find useful as writers who care about the craft.

Claude generated prompt for NightCafe: Create a cinematic split-screen image. On the left side, show Luke Skywalker gazing at the binary sunset on Tatooine, representing character motivation and personal …

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