Category: 0. Trellis Method
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A Story Beats HOOK Example
Last week, I promised you the story HOOK Example from my work in progress, Death of an Heir. Also, on the first Wednesday of the month, I post my answers to questions posed by the Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG). To close out November, I’m sharing reviews of four Thanksgiving-themed novellas.
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How to Outline the Story Body of Your Novel
Have you ever got lost in the details? There’s a fun way to capture the overall flow of your narrative without losing your way. I’ll show you how to outline the story body of your novel and give you the essential questions designed to help you organize the details.
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Plot a Story Using the Story Body Structure
Audiences recognize genres based on watching films and reading books. Although many readers cannot name a genre’s obligatory scenes and conventions, they sense when something is missing. To help you spot potential plot holes, envision the entire narrative. Plot your story using the Story Body structure.
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Build a Story Spine
When you build a Story Spine, it’s what supports a well-constructed narrative. The Story Spine is a multifaceted writer’s tool, enabling you to improvise a narrative quickly, identify what it’s about, and edit a bloated draft.
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Fiction Writers: Map Your Plot Structure and Weave Together Subplot Threads Like a Pro
Plot structure covers more than the main storyline. Bestselling authors often include one or more subplots. I’ll share my favorite subplot pattern and then show how you can use plot structure to make your writing life more interesting and fun.
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Finding, Adopting, and Adapting Your Personal Writing Process
Why do so many writers complain about the writing process? Here’s the answer and solution…