Carrie-Ann313
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I really enjoy writing and am currently trying to work on a book, but I'm a little stuck. I wrote a book two years ago, but it was overly lengthy (about 100,000 words) and the plot was very slow -- especially considering that the story only took place within the period of almost three months, if even that. This time around, I want to do a better job. I have an idea, but I'm having a hard time getting into details when I'm outlining it. I know the overview enough to write a summery, and I know what is supposed to happen in it as a whole. But translating a big idea into chapters that are paced right is turning into a problem of mine. I've written the first two chapters and have introduced the difficulties that my main character will face, but I can't introduce the main problem (the one that she will be trying to solve all the while these other things around her are influencing her choices) just yet because I know that would make the story too rushed. I guess, in short, what I'm asking is if anyone has any tips or suggestions for me on how to outline and plot a story at the right pace. Thanks.