Do you prefer simple or complex storylines?

[Kathleen]

Do you prefer simple or complex storylines?

I honestly love both. I have favorite stories that are incredibly complex and other favorites that are super simple.

Though when it comes to writing, I definitely prefer simple storylines. I could say the reason is because of the commonly preached principle of doing a few things really well rather than doing many things just okay, but the real reason I prefer writing simple storylines is because the story I’m working on with my siblings now is driving us insane. It keeps unintentionally getting more and more complex and for no good reason.

So we’ve all come together and agreed that, our next story, it’s going to be simple. One main character, one simple goal.

Until then we are still in the thick of the catastrophe we are working on now lol.

So what about you? Simple or complex storylines?

[Jasmine Godby]

Hmmm, a nice in between? Like it’s complex but not over the top to get completely confused by? I guess it varies from story to story. I hope the stories I write fall into that category too 😀

[Linyang Zhang]

@kathleenramm Complex. The more complex the possible. I don’t want to know what’s gonna happen. At least when reading.

Writing…hhh I want to get good at complex storylines.

Lately, it's been on my brain
Would you mind letting me know
If hours don't turn into days

[Anonymous]

@kathleenramm

Simple. It allows me to understand the story better, and I like stories that make more sense. For me, a Complex storyline would probably get me lost on so many levels. XD And most certainly I write simple storylines, because if I didn’t, I’d put myself into a mess, lol. XD

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