Before you start writing, you should have a general idea of what you want to write about. While you don’t need the specifics yet, try writing down your idea in a single sentence. By limiting your grand aspirations to a single line, you can refine story and focus your main conflict.   You don't want to have a topic that causes people to cease reading your novel within five seconds. An action novel should introduce conflict as soon as possible so the reader is hooked. Come up with a protagonist that readers will want to root for. Make them relatable so the audience connects with them right away. Make sure you have a new perspective to write about. You don't need to come up with a story idea that no one has ever heard of before, but you do want to tell your story with your own unique voice. In action novels, it is a good idea to know the different types of weaponry, vehicles, and technology that will be used throughout the book. You should familiarize yourself with the application and practicality of various guns, military services, survival techniques, computer programs, and combat styles. This will make your writing more precise, and it will help you hammer out those tricky action scenes later.   Places you can use for research include museums, libraries, and archives. If your book involves technical knowledge, try contacting an expert about the subject area. University websites, newspapers, and government agencies can be a good source of information on who to contact. While it is good to research as much as possible, you don’t need to include all of your research in your book. Too much information will overwhelm the reader.  Decide what is necessary as you write your novel. Maybe your story is a globetrotting adventure, or maybe it is set in your hometown. If you are able to, try visiting the locations you plan to write about. During your visit, record important details about the scenery. What is the climate like? Where are the major streets and landmarks? Engage all of your senses: what does it smell like? What can you see? How noisy is it? What kind of sounds do you hear? Perhaps you can't afford a trip to Mount Everest, but you can visit a local mountain. Or perhaps you don't have time to visit Miami, but there is a beach close to you. You can still do on-site research without traveling across the world. your ideas. This technique is great for visual writers. Try writing your main conflict in the middle of a sheet of paper. Trace a circle around it. Draw lines for each major event or catalyst off this center circle and write them down. As ideas come to you about your novel, draw more lines that show how these ideas connect to your larger narrative. Lines can interconnect, zigzag, or even branch off into other circles. Your mind map can resemble a web, a tree, or even a spreadsheet. Outlines not only sketch out the main action before you write your novel but can help you identify problems with the plot ahead of time. Write a list of the events of your novel as they happen. These headings should be short descriptors of each scene. Bullet points and subsections can record the details of each scene, such as which characters are present, where the action takes place, and how the action resolves. Record each plot event on a notecard. On a table, arrange the notecards so that you can visualize the entire plot. Reorganize the notecards as you brainstorm. You can move around events or reorder certain scenes. When you are ready to put the notecards away, be careful to keep them in their proper sequence, so that next time you need to consult them, they are already arranged correctly. Write your idea down in a single sentence. Once you are done, expand that single sentence into a paragraph that describes the main conflict, important events and obstacles, and the ending. Slowly expand your synopsis, first from one paragraph to one page and then from one page to four pages. Keep adding to this synopsis until you are ready to begin writing the novel itself.  The snowflake method can help make the writing process a little less intimidating so it's easier to get started. To write convincing characters, you should know every detail of their lives. Write a summary or list for each character that notes their physical characteristics, history, motivations, relationships, personality traits, habits, and flaws. Important questions include:   Ask yourself how your character moves and speaks. What skills does this character possess that make them useful through the book? Are they skilled in a particular fighting technique?  Can they hack computers or fly a helicopter? How did they develop this skill? Do they have experience in the military or a tragic past? Why is this character invested in the events of this book? What motivates them to participate in the action? What is at stake for them? How does this character deal with anger? How does this character deal with tragedy? What about fear, disgust, excitement, or danger? How does this character treat those they love? How does this character treat those they hate? Always have a notebook on hand for when inspiration strikes. Write down intriguing details as they come to you. As you research, keep detailed notes on everything you find. Later, when you are at your desk, you can use this journal as a reference.  You can also keep track of your ideas by recording them in an app on your phone.
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One-sentence summary -- Write down your idea. Research. Travel to similar locations. Mind map Write an outline. Write your story on notecards. Use the snowflake method. Draft profiles for each character. Keep an idea journal.

Q: It has an icon that resembles a grass block.  Click this icon in the Windows Start menu or Applications folder on Mac to open Minecraft. Use the drop-down menu to the right of the green "Play" button in the Minecraft launcher to select your Pixelmon installation. This launches Minecraft with all your mods installed.  It may take a few minutes for it to load all the mods.  If successfully installed, it will say how many mods you have installed and they should all be active in the lower-right corner of the Pokemon window. To disable the Pixelmon mod, launch a new game of Minecraft.  Click Mods on the title screen.  Click Pixelmon and click Disable.
A: Open the Minecraft Launcher. Select your Pixelmon installation. Click Play.

Article: Leave the heat on medium-high and set a timer for 30 minutes. Check and stir the skillet every 5 minutes to prevent the bottom from burning. If after 30 minutes the mixture is still not a gravy-like consistency, cook it for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. If you’re having problems with your mixture thickening, try mixing 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of cold water with 1 tablespoon (9 grams) of cornstarch in a small bowl. Then add that to the skillet and mix it until the liquid thickens. If you don’t chill the pie interior, the mashed potatoes will sink down to the bottom of the mixture and change the consistency of the dish. So put it in the fridge for at least 3 hours, though if you could leave it overnight that would give the best results. If you’re really crammed for time, pop the baking dish into the freezer for 1 hour before moving on with the rest of the recipe.
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Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes, or until it starts to thicken. Refrigerate the dish for several hours before making the potatoes.