Category: Step 1.2 Premise
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Amplify Your Main Plot: How to Create Your Plot Map (Part 3)
During the development phase of your novel, it’s okay to let your characters have their way with the narrative, but then organize the storyline with a plot map.
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Busy Writers: Validate Your Story Premise to Confirm a Winning Strategy
An essential step in creating commercial fiction is to validate your story premise. It’s easier than you may think, and I’ll show you how.
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Premise Guides Your Story
The premise guides your story during the development of a novel like the autopilot steers a plane to the scheduled destination. A malfunction of the autopilot can cause catastrophic consequences. A faulty premise can head your story in the wrong direction.
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How to Write a Premise for a Book
The advice on how to write a premise varies, but the consensus emphasizes it’s a crucial step toward turning your idea into a novel.
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How to Find Book Ideas
Aspiring writers often ask, “How do I find book ideas?” The answers are simple, but can get lost in the details of studying writing craft. So let’s look at how to jumpstart your search and turn your idea into a novel.
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11 Tips on How to Create Your Story Premise BEFORE You Write
Of all the confusing writing terms, premise tops my list. Given the different meanings assigned by authors and teachers, how do you write a premise that organizes your story and has target-audience appeal? I’ve compiled 11 tips on how to create your story premise before you write.