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DrFurball Two-bit blockhead from The House of the Rising Sun Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Tongue-tied
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#1: Nov 4th 2010 at 12:11:04 PM

So, I mapped out my story by making a web showing each major event ("steals sword", "arrives at castle", ect) in it, so I know where to go.

But I realize now that I have some trouble getting from one event to the next. Like right now, I have a naval battle occurring, and I know how I want it to end. I want to want to link the finish to the beginning of the battle, but don't wanna resort to padding.

Any advice?

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MajorTom Eye'm the cutest! Since: Dec, 2009 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Eye'm the cutest!
#2: Nov 4th 2010 at 12:16:28 PM

Show the battle in its entirety.

"Allah may guide their bullets, but Jesus helps those who aim down the sights."
Ettina Since: Apr, 2009
#3: Nov 4th 2010 at 2:40:45 PM

Act it out, preferably with a friend. That's what I do when I'm stuck on a scene.

If I'm asking for advice on a story idea, don't tell me it can't be done.
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