Show characters making decisions from "summary" of Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition by Renni Browne,Dave King
Readers are drawn to characters who take action. One of the most effective ways to show characters taking action is to show them making decisions. When characters make decisions, they reveal who they are. Decisions show what characters care about and what they're willing to fight for. Decisions are the clearest way to show characters in conflict. After all, if a character can't decide between two courses of action, that character is in conflict. Showing characters making decisions also keeps your story moving. Decision-making is the heart of fiction. It's what leads to action, and action is what moves the story forward. When characters make decisions, the story gains momentum. Remember, decisions don't have to ...
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