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Category Archives: Plot
The Structure of Plot
Story Structure | The Structure of Plot Most authors think of plot as what their story is about. And beyond that, they recognize key events and turning points in the story that are part of plot as well. That’s a … Continue reading
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Writing Stories with a Collective Goal
Some novice writers become so wrapped up in interesting events and bits of action that they forget to have a central unifying goal that gives purpose to all the other events that take place. This creates a plot without a … Continue reading
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Plot Points – Static vs. Sequential
Some time ago I wrote an article explaining how plot wasn’t the order in which events appeared in a story, but the order in which they happened to the characters. The storytelling order can be all mixed up for effect. … Continue reading
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Your Plot Step By Step!
Here are some general guidelines to help you structure your story’s plot, step by step. Act One Beginning The beginning of act one is the teaser. It may or may not have anything to do with the actual plot of … Continue reading
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Throughlines and How to Use Them!
Some time ago I write an article that described the difference between the two basic forms of story structure with the following phrase: You spin a tale, but you weave a story. The common expression “spinning a yarn” conjures up … Continue reading
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Four Useful Plot Points
From our StoryWeaver Software: Plot Points There is a multitude of plot points, but among these, four are the most visible: 1. Goal 2. Personal Goals 3. Requirements 4. Consequences THE GOAL The Goal is what the Protagonist is trying … Continue reading
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Four Essential Plot Points
There are many story points relating to your plot, ranging from the the outcome of the quest to the obstacles the characters face along the way. While all story points are important, there are four essential ones that provide the cornerstones … Continue reading
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How to Create Subplots
There are two types of subplots: Those that run parallel and don’t really affect each other dramatically, and those that are dramatically hinged together. An example of parallel subplots can be found in Woody Allen’s “Crimes and Misdemeanors” in which … Continue reading
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Writing with a “Collective” Goal
By Melanie Anne Phillips Some writers become so wrapped up in interesting events and bits of action that they forget to have a central unifying goal that gives purpose to all the other events that take place. This creates a … Continue reading
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Plot vs. Exposition
By Melanie Anne Phillips A common misconception is that Plot is the order of events in a story. In fact, the order in which events are unfolded for the reader or audience can be quite different from the order in … Continue reading
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