DeepSite - 🧬 RemixApplying solid software engineering principles to the craft of writing novels can lead to more structured, maintainable, and engaging stories.
Each character should have one clear purpose or role in the story, just like a class should have one responsibility.
Your story structure should be open for extension (new plot lines) but closed for modification (core themes remain unchanged).
Character archetypes should be substitutable - a mentor character should fulfill the same narrative role whether young or old.
Don't force readers to engage with unnecessary subplots. Keep narrative interfaces focused and relevant.
High-level themes should not depend on low-level plot details. Both should depend on abstractions (universal human experiences).
Avoid repetitive descriptions and redundant scenes. Each element should have a unique purpose in advancing the story.
How characters interact in a story mirrors how objects interact in software. Hover over nodes to see details.
A well-structured plot follows patterns similar to well-designed software architecture.