My work-in-progress has been stalled for eight weeks. Usually, I just power through, then go back and tidy the mess later ... but not this time.

Looking over past projects, I realize the issue is always the same: there comes a point at which the story refuses to go where I want it to go, and we fight.

So, it's time: If my characters have a plan they haven't shared with me, then maybe my best bet is just to ride along and see what they have in mind.

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