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Writers Discuss How Story Relationships Change Unexpectedly
Original: # WordWeavers 12/10: Which relationship in your story changed the most from what you originally planned? The question as
Writers taking part in the WordWeavers daily prompt are answering which relationship in their story changed the most from what they originally planned. Some participants push back on the premise, arguing that relationships cannot truly be 'planned' in fiction any more than in real life, and that characters evolving beyond intentions is part of what makes storytelling rewarding.
Why now: The WordWeavers daily writing prompt is circulating among authors sharing how their characters developed beyond their original plans.
Evidence
- # WordWeavers 12/10: Which relationship in your story changed the most from what you originally planned? The question assumes that relationships can be ‘planned’, but that’s not true in real life, nor in my stories. I wouldn’t want it any other way. Every relationship is a… · JonSparks@writing.exchange · 2
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