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I start with an idea that intrigues me, do research and brainstorm. Then, when I have a pretty good idea of the way the story might go, I start to write. When I start to feel a little bit blocked, it usually means two things: 1) I'm having trouble remembering all that I've written, and 2) Something about the plot isn't working. It's time to go back over the manuscript and do some strategizing. When I think I've got the problems worked out I go back to writing until I stall out again. I repeat this process for about two years, then when the plot is all worked out, edit for about a year.
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