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Summer Challenge Scene Spark #13

Category: Writing

This is it.
The last scene spark of the Summer Challenge.
Your protagonist finally gets what he/she really, really wants.

*How does your protagonist feel?

*How does it affect other characters?

*What does the protagonist now see for his/her future?

Summer Challenge Milestone #12

Category: Writing

It’s amazing how when you push yourself towards a goal how much that you can accomplish.

Just finished up Milestone #12 of the Challenge. One more week to go and I’m excited about finishing up this draft.

Last week, I met the Challenge goal and now I’m doing a “personal” best goal, and with my current progress, [...]

Summer Challenge Scene Spark #12

Category: Writing

Your protagonist does something totally opposite of what he/she usually does.
Questions to ask about this scene spark:
*What is the opposite action?

*What is the basis for the protagonist acting this way?

*What are the consequences?

Summer Challenge Milestone #11

Category: Writing

I just finished up Week #11 of the Summer Challenge. I have two weeks left and then it’s done.

But Milestone #11 is significant for me because I have actually met and surpassed the Challenge goal of 45,500 words by 842 words. Woo hoo!

So, my personal goal for this challenge has always been to write 60K [...]

Summer Challenge Scene Spark #11

Category: Writing

Your protagonist realizes something about himself/herself.
Questions to ask about this scene spark:
*What is the epiphany?

*Is your protagonist happy or sad about the realization?

*What actions does your protagonist take with this realization?


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