Why I write

This plan is designed to help you find your passion for your writing project. Writing is hard work so it’s important to pick a project that you care about. If motivation falters you can use this plan to remind you why you love your story.

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What are your favourite novels or films?

Is your story similar to these?

Does your story have a theme?

Is this theme your belief about the world?

Do you care about your central character?

What makes your character special?

Do you care about your story world or plot?

What makes your world special?

If you didn't write this novel how would you feel?

If someone wrote a very similar story how would you feel?

On a scale of 1 to 10 how much do you love the idea of your story?

On a scale of 1 to 10 how much are you writing this because of money or external factors?

Why is this your story to tell, and the time to tell it?

What do you think people will say about your book, why will they admire it?

What will they say about you, the writer?

What would you say about your book in an interview?

What will people learn from reading your book, or think about afterwards?

Does the world need this story? How is it different or special?

What will you learn about the world or yourself as you write your story?

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