Every writer has their process. It can change with experience or time or even based on the kind of thing you're writing, but what matters is finding what works and keeps the pages flowing.According to novelist Elif Shafak, in a recent conversation with David Perell, there are specifically two ways to approach your large-scale writing project.She’s talking about writing novels here, but that doesn’t mean the advice is null. We always like to look at simple ways to get better at screenwriting, so we were excited to check this advice out. You can too in the video below. - YouTube www.youtube.com Option 1: Plan It OutThe first approach is to write with a plan.That means outlining. You map everything out. You build detailed character sheets. You know your plot beats, where they fall in your structure, understand exactly how your characters will behave, and maintain complete control over the material.Some writers swear by this method, spending weeks on detailed outlines.And this can be a great approach. There are many ways to outline and many ways to structure your stories. Having a plan means you don’t get lost.Option 2: Follow Your IntuitionThe second way is to rely on your intuition. You're a little “drunk” on the possibilities, as Shafak says. You take risks. You don't know what your protagonist will do five scenes from now. As a writer, you're lost inside the story rather than hovering above it, engineering each beat."For me to be able to feel that kind of confidence,...
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