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    • Follow a PlanOrganize your writing project.
    • Global Story ElementsLearn about story’s key categories.
    • Story StructureStructure a story to evoke emotions.
    • Character DevelopmentDevelop realistic characters and emotions.
    • Plot DesignDesign a plot that forces escalating conflicts.
    • Theme FormationForm a theme that reinforces universal truth.
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Category: Step 1.3 Plot

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

7-Step Storytelling…

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…
7-Step Storytelling…

Create and Structure Your Plot with 7-Step Storytelling Tools

19 Jan 202224 Jul 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…
7-Step Storytelling…

7 Tips for Structuring Plot and Subplots

22 Sep 202124 Jul 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…
7-Step Storytelling…

Personify Your Story Settings

7 Apr 202124 Jul 2022
As a companion to characters, plot, and theme, a setting can magnify the emotional tone and mood of your story. Above all, bring locations to life. How? Personify your story…
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