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Nov 22, 2009
The Effective Use of Subplots
By:
Arthur Gulumian
By applying subplots along with the main story, you will effectively engage the reader in a tangible world where people can better relate to the characters or events.
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Nov 16, 2009
Adding Suspense to a Novel – the Ticking Clock
By:
Marg McAlister
Everyone knows what it feels like to race against the clock: the rush of adrenaline; the fear of not making the deadline. So... add this to a book's plot to hook readers!
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Nov 13, 2009
Structuring the Story Plot
By:
Kathryn Long
Many writers know that a story's plot should contain a beginning, middle and end, but not how to write it effectively with action that keeps the reader's attention.
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Nov 8, 2009
Plotting a Novel – Raising the Stakes
By:
Marg McAlister
Once they understand how to raise the stakes in a novel, authors will please both readers and editors - and be much more likely to get a contract from a publisher.
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Nov 4, 2009
Help for Common Plotting Problems
By:
Vickie Britton
Authors are not always aware until they begin the actual writing that a certain scene isn't going to work. Here are some solutions for common plotting problems
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Oct 29, 2009
Tips on Maintaing a Plot's Focus
By:
Arthur Gulumian
By having a focused and centralized plot-line, your stories will be narrated at a much more comprehensible rhythm and allow the reader to enjoy the story's steadied pace.
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Oct 19, 2009
Fast Fixes for Plotting Problems in NaNoWriMo
By:
Marg McAlister
Smart "WriMos" have a plot outline ready to go on November 1st - but what if the planned story doesn't work out? Some speedy tweaking is in order: here's how to do it.
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