I recently wrote a chapter in which my POV character himself realised that it didn't bring the story forward. But the chapter said a lot about my character's situation in life and everything happening around him that is important to the main plot. A dead end also shows that the character has a difficult task at hand. What a character does next might not need to be there, but contribute a lot to the storytelling.
That’s such a great insight! Even when a moment doesn’t push the plot forward directly, it can still add depth to the character and their world. Dead ends, setbacks, and reflections can be just as important as big turning points in shaping the story. Sounds like a thoughtful approach to storytelling!
I recently wrote a chapter in which my POV character himself realised that it didn't bring the story forward. But the chapter said a lot about my character's situation in life and everything happening around him that is important to the main plot. A dead end also shows that the character has a difficult task at hand. What a character does next might not need to be there, but contribute a lot to the storytelling.
That’s such a great insight! Even when a moment doesn’t push the plot forward directly, it can still add depth to the character and their world. Dead ends, setbacks, and reflections can be just as important as big turning points in shaping the story. Sounds like a thoughtful approach to storytelling!
Scare yourself a little. Scare your characters. See what happens. If it doesn't work, that's OK. Delete it and try something else 👌