Question

What was the biggest challenge you faced in writing your narrative? How could you overcome a similar challenge in the future? In my own words

Answer 1

Here are a few short, natural-sounding ways you could say this in your own words, plus practical steps to avoid the same problem next time. Pick one that matches your voice or mix lines together.

Option A — reflective, a bit formal
"The biggest challenge I faced was keeping my narrative focused. I had lots of memories and ideas I wanted to include, which made the story feel scattered and slowed the pacing. To avoid this next time, I’ll make a simple outline before I write, choose the most important scenes that move the story forward, and cut anything that doesn’t support the main point. I’ll also ask someone to read a draft early so I can catch places that confuse the reader."

Option B — conversational, brief
"My hardest part was organizing my thoughts — I kept jumping around and losing the thread. Next time I’ll plan a clear beginning, middle, and end, write short scene sketches first, and set small goals (like one scene per day) so I don’t get overwhelmed. Getting feedback early will help too."

Option C — personal, focused on craft
"The biggest struggle was showing rather than telling. I often explained feelings instead of using details and actions to show them, which made the writing feel flat. To fix that, I’ll use sensory detail and specific moments to reveal emotion, read scenes aloud to check the tone, and revise with a ‘show, don’t tell’ checklist (dialogue, actions, sensory images)."

Quick tips you can use right away
- Outline the story arc in 5–7 bullets before writing.
- Limit yourself to the scenes that reveal character or advance the plot.
- Freewrite for 10 minutes if you’re stuck, then shape what’s useful.
- Read drafts aloud to catch awkward pacing or unclear transitions.
- Get at least one person to give feedback on a draft early.
- Set small, timed goals (25–50 minutes) to beat procrastination.

If you want, tell me which option matches your voice and what your narrative’s about, and I’ll tailor one line exactly to your situation.