Try writing flash fiction. Limit yourself to a certain word count, like 500 words, and tell a complete story. It helps you focus on essential elements and be concise.
Story mapping is great. Outline the key plot points and events of your story before you start writing. This helps organize your thoughts and ensures a coherent narrative.
One useful exercise could be to create character sketches. Describe your characters in detail, including their appearance, personality, and backstory.
For fiction writers, a great exercise is to limit your word count and tell a complete story within that constraint. It forces you to be concise and focus on the essential elements. Another one is to take a character you have and put them in a completely new and unexpected situation and see how they react. This helps develop character depth and unpredictability.
You could try writing a story based on a random prompt or word. It forces you to think creatively and come up with unique plots. Also, doing character sketches of fictional people you invent helps flesh out your characters and make them more believable.
One useful exercise could be to describe a character's day in detail based on a random prompt. This helps build descriptive skills.
One great exercise is to start with a random prompt and write a short story within a limited time. It helps build creativity under pressure.
One great exercise is to describe a random object in detail, focusing on sensory details. This helps build your descriptive skills.
Another useful one is to take a common plot and try to give it an unexpected twist. It stretches your creativity and makes your story more engaging. Also, writing short stories within a limited word count can enhance your ability to be concise and focused.
One could be 'What if the main character had a completely different upbringing?' This can lead to new plot developments and character insights.
One could be imagining what if the main character had a completely different personality. This can lead to new plot developments and character interactions.
You might try writing a short story with a strict word limit. It forces you to be concise and focused. Or, do a 'what if' exercise, imagining different outcomes for a given situation. These can all enhance your fiction writing skills as presented in the 3rd edition.
One feature could be the easy navigation within the EPUB, allowing writers to quickly jump to different exercises. Another might be the ability to adjust font size and style for comfortable reading. Also, it might include hyperlinks for additional resources or related content.