5. The IDEA is all important.
Research is the most critical factor for accuracy and idea expansion.
You don’t need to have the whole story thought out before you start.
When dealing with fiction, remember to write acts and scenes.
Pick your point of view, but be prepared for an argument with the editor.
(First, second, third, omniscient or even multiple POV’s)
Pick the best mode (subjective or objective) for your writing style.
The best advice for writing historic fiction: Place the reader on Main Street.
Is the story all important or are the characters just as important?