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Horas - 48

Use the final hours to turn your rough draft into a cohesive write-up.

: Jot down three 6-word summaries of your story to find its true core. Phase 2: The Fast Write (Hours 7–36) 48 Horas

: Don't try to write a saga. Choose a concept that uses one main location and a small cast of characters. Use the final hours to turn your rough

The first few hours are for establishing a "minimum viable" structure so you never have to guess what comes next. Choose a concept that uses one main location

: Commit to writing a "bad" version of the scene or chapter. It is easier to criticize and fix existing text later than it is to contemplate a blank page.

: Block off all distractions. Short, intense sprints followed by physical breaks (like a walk or shower) can help your brain process the next scene subconsciously. Phase 3: The Polish (Hours 37–48)

: Look for scenes or sections that don't directly contribute to the ending and cut them aggressively.

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