“My [story] outlines are usually about 5-6 pages long. I'm essentially telling myself the story in short form. I try to make it clear who the major characters are, what they want, and what obstacles they face.” WantTryingLongCharacterStoriesFacesFormClearMajorsPagesObstaclesOutlines Author:Chevy Stevens
“For me, it's important that I experience and feel what the characters are feeling. So I put myself in those moments, in their thoughts, and let it happen naturally. I write what I feel.” FeelsWritingImportantMomentsCharacterFeelingsHappens Author:Chevy Stevens
“Before I start a book, I talk over my characters with a friend who is a counselor. I like to make sure I have the right dynamics in place and understand each character's belief system, fears, coping mechanisms and things like that.” BookCharacterBeliefMechanismCopingDynamicsBelief SystemsCounselorCoping Mechanisms Author:Chevy Stevens
