Be Careful About Happenstance
Happenstance can be a powerful source in a story. A well placed coincidence can provide that important opportunity to move the story forward. Just make sure happenstance doesn’t drive your story, or it’ll feel contrived.
What drives the story is the characters. They must weigh the options and make choices. They can’t just be swept along by circumstances. This makes for wimpy characters and a boring story. That’s not to say your hero must dominate the plot. But he must make a difference. He must take the initiative in the face of opportunity, not respond to circumstances beyond his control.
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