This aligns with the theory I developed writing my last book: writing is problem solving. You have a lot of discrete problems to solve in every chapter. Maybe every paragraph.

How do I evoke the feeling of sad asparagus in this section?

Do I need the backstory on the revolt of the snails?

Is this a darling? Do I need to kill it? Maybe I should nurture it.

How to make this character More Funnier...

Isn't there some middle ground between sentimental glop and dry expositon? No? I thought as much.