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How to Use Scenes to Build Plot
Ever read a story where it was clear the character did something because that’s what the story (i.e. author) wanted them to? It’s annoying, and readers do notice.
The best stories feel like the character is real, making their own choices as they navigate the story.
So how do we make a fictional world feel real to a reader?
One word: Consequences.
Attention Querying Authors: Don’t Give Up!
Querying for literary agent representation can feel never-ending, but the only way to success is to not give up. Here are some tips to figure out what might be holding your manuscript back and how to keep going when rejection feels overwhelming.