Writing the Character-Driven Story

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Introduction

Chapter 1: What Do You Mean, Character-Driven?

Chapter 2: Determining Your Role in the Story

Chapter 3: Story Starters and Where to Get Ideas

Chapter 4: Writing the Opening

Chapter 5: Writing the Hook

Chapter 6: Writing Setting, and Notes on Writing the Scene: Part I

Chapter 6: Writing Setting, and Notes on Writing the Scene: Part II

Chapter 7: Writing the Ending

Appendix A: Examples of Excellent Hooks

Appendix B: The Five Senses Exercise

Appendix C: Rules for Writers