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Write a Character Driven Story

In order to do this, you must create a believeable character. There are several things you need to consider in order to create a character who pops off the page.  Exercises are available online and in reference books for writers in order to do this.  Then, once you have the character, put him in a situation and let him go.  For instance, what if a fish could walk?  Create your fish character and then let him go for a walk.  What reactions would he get?  What adventures on land would he have?

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