I drew from real people and powerful moments to shape characters that feel honest and alive.
A video series with Vicki · 9 notes on writing
You have a story.
Let’s begin.
A blank page can be a little intimidating. These are the things I’ve learned about getting started, finding characters, and keeping a story moving. Take what helps. Then keep writing.
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I drew from real people and powerful moments to shape characters that feel honest and alive.
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Outlining is not the only way. Try timelines, boards, or paper strips. Messy can still work.
Not sure where to start? Begin with a big change in your character’s life. Trust yourself and see where it goes.
Don’t edit what you just wrote. Let your creative mind do its thing, then edit it the next day. That’ll get your brain going.
Dialogue giving you trouble? Shift the angle or add an eavesdropper. Drafts are for discovery.
One detail can ignite a whole story. Nothing is too small, it might fuel your story.
Strong characters come from real human traits, faith, doubt, risk-taking, caution.
Give your characters something to overcome. Let’s talk about what keeps a reader turning pages.
Stop writing “on the nose” dialogue. Give your characters a conversation that feels alive.
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