I read my latest chapter to my local critique group last night. I'd already extensively revised it once before in order to add more conflict to the scene, but after listening to the comments from my CPs, it's apparent I'm still going too easy on my protagonist. So this weekend, I'm going to add even more conflict to the scene.
Question: What's the best way to make myself so angry that it will feel good to dump more problems on my protagonist?
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I almost feel sorry for your protagonist! I agree it can seem harsh to be too hard on them but if it is for the good of the story you should go for it. Good luck with the revisions.
ReplyDeleteBest way to make yourself angry? Getting stuck in traffic for thirty minutes would do it for me.
ReplyDeleteDumbest practices - I must know!
Do you agree with them? If not, that'll make you angry!
ReplyDeleteI'm ashamed to say I haven't seen this Price film, and I always loved him in his roles. Maybe Netflix will come through for me.
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