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Category: Step 1.4 Plot

Design a plot with a series of events that forces characters to face escalating conflicts.

5-Step Storytelling…

Friday Feature: Cook Up a Killer Plot

23 Sep 202226 Dec 2022
Welcome to Friday Feature! Get your downloadable infographic. Then visit the Character Template page for more tips on how to master story structure and write a book readers will love.…
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Writers: Design a Killer Plot Based on the Recipes and Ingredients of Bestsellers

21 Sep 202221 Sep 2022
Viable stories use time-proven principles of storytelling: characters, plot, theme, and structure. But what goes into a designing a killer plot? What Is a Killer Plot? A killer plot is…
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Top 6 Character Arc Design Tips for Writers Who Want to Give Readers the Emotions and Story Resolutions They Crave

14 Sep 202213 Sep 2022
Your readers want a story that supplies the emotions they crave and provides a satisfying resolution, so like bestselling authors, incorporate both into your character arc design! Character Arc Design…
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17 Tips for Busy Writers Who Want to Engage Readers Using Chris Lang’s Story Development Strategy

27 Jul 202227 Jul 2022
One of the most memorable videos I’ve watched was the PBS Masterpiece Mystery interview* of Chris Lang and the discussion about his story development strategy. Continue reading "17 Tips for…
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Create and Structure Your Plot with 5-Step Storytelling Tools

19 Jan 202223 Nov 2022
The main plot is a thread of crucial events that comprise the narrative of what occurs within the story (i.e., the cause) and the result (i.e., the effect). Create and…
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7 Tips for Structuring Plot and Subplots

22 Sep 20211 Dec 2022
The main plot gets lots of attention, but what about subplots? The top movies and best-selling novels weave into the main plot several subplots. I’ll break down the process and…

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