Live and Learn · 4:04pm Feb 22nd, 2020
One thing I've gotta throw out there for anyone who is looking to write a story:
DO...AN OUTLINE...FIRST.
As someone who's never written anything longer than a 6,000 word analytic paper in his life, I can safely say that when you're any great length into something as complex as a good (or at least I hope it's good) story, and you realize you want to change a critical plot element...well, it sucks to say the least when you have a 4,000 word chapter that has been rendered null and void by that change.
So, recap: outline first, then write.
May the wind always rise under your wings,
~Wind Song