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: Give them a clear goal and a reason for the audience to care.
: Common frameworks include Rags to Riches , The Quest , or Voyage and Return . 2. The "Rough" Draft Strategy The goal of a first draft isn't to be good; it's to exist. : Give them a clear goal and a
: Don't edit as you go. You can't fix a blank page, but you can fix a "shitty first draft". The "Rough" Draft Strategy The goal of a
: Start with a single image or "what if" scenario. : Start with a single image or "what if" scenario
: Every story needs "Peril" or a hurdle. What does your character want, and what is standing in their way?.
If you need a specific prompt or want me to generate a story based on a particular genre (like a modern fable about a literal "ass" or donkey), just let me know!
: Ground your reader by using the five senses—the smell of rain, the grit of sand, or the sound of a tin clinking on tiles. 3. Drafting Checklist