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Gut-Wrenching
I’ve lost track of the tweet, but the core question was “What’s the most gut-wrenching decision your MC has to make?”
I like this question a lot. It’s the heart of the Hero’s Journey. A wrenching decision arises several times in a Hero’s Journey. …
Pitch Writing — A One-Two Punch
Lots of advice available on queries and pitches. It seems like any pair of agents will have four takes on the process.
Found this recently:
It’s a little bit of trial and error but I suggest figuring out a) what the heart of your conflict is, and b) what element of your book is the most enticing, and building from there.
— Lauren Spieller (@laurenspieller) October 5, 2019
Two crucial elements: The Mage’s Fight against his own Temple, and the discovery of new forms of magic, forbidden by the Temple. …