Writing Problem: The Story Is Too Thin
Problem: The Story Is Too Thin
Solution: Does the story lack balance?
Purposeful narrative structure. Effective characterization. Meaningful conflict (and meaningful consequences). Immersive description. Authentic character dynamics. A good story needs all of this and more. But it's okay to be stronger, or more experienced, in crafting one area of storytelling than in others. It's okay for one's attention to drift during the initial drafting phase.
If you know your strengths, then you can lean on them to bolster your storytelling where it counts. If you know your weaknesses or limitations, then you can avoid what frustrates you and maneuver toward what excites you. But take the time to identify what facet of your craft needs work and be open to exploring your weaknesses with further experience, research, and insight.
Writing Resources:
100 Character Development Questions to Inspire Deeper Arcs (Now Novel)
How to Write a Sequel That Satisfies: Simple Guide (Now Novel)
Best Story Writing Websites in 2022 (Now Novel)
10 Signs Your Plot is Weak (and How to Fix it) (September C. Fawkes)
Defining and Developing Your Author Voice (September C. Fawkes; ahbwrites)
How to Pace a Story (Writing Questions Answered)
Description: 5 Times When You Should (and 4 Times When You Shouldn't) Rely on Description (ahbwrites)
How to Focus on One Story (Alyssa Hollingsworth)
❯ ❯ Adapted from the writing masterpost series: 19 Things That Are Wrong With Your Novel (and How to Fix Them)
