Writing a Book: What Not to Do

Why is it important to question your decisions when writing a story?

• To ensure the story is full of clichés

• To make the story feel familiar

• To create a story with substance

• To avoid making any decisions

What can happen if you don't question your story decisions?

• The story is unpredictable

• The story feels clichéd

• The story is too complex

• The story becomes unique

What is a common challenge writers face when writing a book?

• Finding a publisher

• Starting the book

• Choosing a title

• Finishing the book

What is a key difference between aspiring writers and those who complete a book?

• The ability to find inspiration

• The ability to write quickly

• The ability to edit perfectly

• The ability to persevere

What should writers focus on to maintain a cohesive story?

• Page numbers

• Chapter titles

• Conflict and goals

• Character names

Why should writers not aim for a perfect first draft?

• It needs to be error-free

• It should be the final version

• It is just the foundation

• It will be published immediately

What should writers trust in when writing their first draft?

• Their ability to avoid mistakes

• Their ability to publish immediately

• Their ability to write perfectly

• Their ability to edit later

What is a potential downside of strictly following writing rules?

• It guarantees success

• It limits creativity

• It makes writing easier

• It ensures originality

What is the benefit of writing for yourself rather than a hypothetical audience?

• It ensures no criticism

• It keeps you invested in the story

• It guarantees bestseller status

• It makes editing unnecessary

How should writing craft be viewed?

• As a strict set of rules

• As a set of principles

• As a list of commands

• As a rigid framework