Step 1 (1 second): Think of a catchy title that includes the words "dragon," "prophecy," and "destiny."
Step 2 (2 seconds): Conjure up a vague idea for a story that involves a young orphan who discovers they're the chosen one.
Step 3 (3 seconds): Create a cast of characters by rapidly scrolling through a list of fantasy tropes on your phone. Tick the boxes next to "mysterious mentor," "plucky sidekick," and "evil sorceress."
Step 4 (4 seconds): Sketch out a rough outline of your story using only emojis. 🔍👑🔪🔮
Step 5 (5 seconds): Write the opening sentence: "In a world where magic was forbidden, a spark of rebellion was ignited in the heart of a young orphan named [insert name here]."
Step 6 (6 seconds): Type out a paragraph of flowery prose describing the setting. Include the words "misty," "ruined," and "forbidden."
Step 7 (7 seconds): Introduce the love interest by having them rescue the protagonist from certain doom. 💕
Step 8 (8 seconds): Insert a dramatic plot twist involving a hidden prophecy, a traitor among the rebels, or a shocking family secret.
Step 9 (9 seconds): Write a thrilling action sequence involving swords, magic, and explosions. 💥
Step 10 (10 seconds): Conclude the story with a rousing speech, a dramatic sacrifice, or a cliffhanger ending. 🎉
Step 11 (11 seconds): Pat yourself on the back for completing your novel in record time! 👏
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