10 TIPS FOR WRITING A FAMILY DRAMA NOVEL

1. CHARACTER COMES FIRST

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2. Find your central question

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3. LOOK FOR THE CONFLICT

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4. CONTRAST POV

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5. GET EMOTIONAL

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6. LIGHT & SHADE

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7. PLAY THE THERAPIST

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8. RAISE THE STAKES

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9. NAIL THE DIALOGUES

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10. USE METAPHOR

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By ThePeepTimes June 06, 2022