Alan C. MartinNever start with a clear idea of storyline. Instead, commence blindly, with a vague notion of trying to include a reference to your favourite band, gift shop, or chocolate bar.
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The idea behind this quote is that you shouldn’t start writing by throwing down all the ideas you have about the story. Instead, you should start writing by not knowing exactly what the story is about. This way, you can write however the story comes to you. The only person who will be able to tell what the story is about is the person reading it. So, if you’re not sure what the story is about, you won’t know if it’s a good one or not.
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