August 1, 2019

Why try fail cycles matter – Daily Writing Advice # 29

When things are too easy for your characters, readers lack empathy. Readers want to see struggle, adversity, and setbacks. After all, how gripping would it be to see someone take an elevator up Mount Everest?

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