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Your mystery needs a solid plot to create and solve the mystery puzzle. But, your characters, especially your sleuth engage readers, create empathy, and keep them involved. Plan the story, then develop each scene with character interaction.

00:00 Balance Plot and Character
02:57 Know Your Sleuth
05:48 The Puzzle
08:14 Plan and Write
08:59 Bring the Scene to Life

When Writing a Plot Driven Story , Answer These Questions About Each of Your Main Characters:
What is the character’s back story?
What is the character’s personality?
How was the character’s personality shaped by his/ her back story?
How does each scene develop the character?
What is driving the character’s reaction within the scene (based on his/ her back story)?
How does your character change within the course of the story?
What is the character’s internal conflict?
What is the character most afraid of?
How would he / she define happiness?

When Writing a Character Driven Story , Answer These Questions About Your Plot:
What does your character want to happen in each scene?
Is there tension or conflict within each scene?
What action does the character take within each scene?
How does this action move the story forward?
How does each scene contribute to the overall story?
What is the worst thing that can happen to your character(s)?
How does your character prevent it from happening?
What happens if your character cannot prevent it from happening?
What key events change the main characters in your story?

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