Is it better to have a premise first or create character first?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:20 pm

How about some help?!

Joseph · Post by **Joseph** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:20 pm

I feel like you can’t have an interesting character without some form of premise to build around. Definitely premise first!

That’s just my opinion though.

Miroslav · Post by **Miroslav** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:21 pm

When cooking fried eggs, is it better to have the eggs or the oil first?

Alicia · Post by **Alicia** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:21 pm

Whatever comes first. For me, it's not always the same. I would keep a list of different ideas for both. Sometimes I end up merging a few together.

Rune · Post by **Rune** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:21 pm

Depends on the writing style. I prefer to have characters first, since characters can shape the premise on their own.

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:21 pm

For me definitely premise but not everyone works or thinks the same. Do whatever works best for you.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Thu Dec 22, 2022 1:56 pm