Fiction Plots & Pacing
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Phase Drafting When Writing a Book
Phase Drafting is a method of writing a novel in which scenes are broken into phases and recorded on an outline. Increased speed and productivity is the result.
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Ways to Create a Plot of a Book
Creating the plot of a novel is the first place an author may experience writers block. Use this method to develop a storyline every time.
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How to Create a Plot for a Novel
People have always told stories, and the most memorable ones have a strong plot. What is a story plot, and how can a writer come up with a good one when writing a novel?
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Recipe for Riveting Writing
Truly riveting writing engages the reader through a compelling plot and subplots that build tension and suspense.
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Contributing Articles in Fiction Plots & Pacing
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Finding Inspiration in a Cliched World
Writing about a young boy fighting the good fight to lose his virginity, or a girl being picked on by the "mean girls" in her school sounds fun, but it has been done!
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The Effective Use of Subplots
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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Adding Suspense to a Novel – the Ticking Clock
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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Structuring the Story Plot
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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Plotting a Novel – Raising the Stakes
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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Help for Common Plotting Problems
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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Tips on Maintaing a Plot's Focus
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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Fast Fixes for Plotting Problems in NaNoWriMo
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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Flashbacks — How and When to Use Them
Flashbacks are mini-trips into the past that provide the reader with needed information and insight into what went on at a point before the novel's beginning.
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Story Plots 101 – The Romance
Accounting for almost 60 percent of paperback sales, romance is everywhere. The classic Romance story structure is easy to develop and works like a charm.
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Story Plots 101 – The Journey
Present in most mythologies, science fiction, and fantasy, the Journey story structure follows a character on a gauntlet of sorts, through his triumphs and failures.
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Story Plots 101 – The Fate Plot
The Fate plot is seen in thousands of classic stories, from fairy tales to movies. Here are some elements of this particular story structure to draw upon.
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Five Fiction Writing Prompts for Plot
These plot-focused creative writing prompts are great for writers who have stories to build, or simply want to practice with plot development.
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Creative Writing Ends With Conflict Resolution
The end of a story, often referred to as resolution, ties up the loose ends of the plot and should leave the reader with a sense of fulfilment.
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Reaching Climax in a Novel Requires Planning
The climax of story is the most intense scene in the work. Every other element should build toward it. Done correctly, the climax propels the reader to the resolution.
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How to Avoid Plot Cliches
Getting a book published is even more of a challenge if the story is overloaded with cliched situations. It might be time to check that novel in progress...
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Four Story Plot Endings that Editors Do Not Want
Before moving ahead with writing a story, authors should stop for a moment and think about the planned ending. Will it surprise and delight readers - or let them down?
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Methods and Exercises to Inspire Plot
Writers know that a successful piece of fiction will engage the reader to the end. Plot inspiration isn't automatic, but the writer has several resources to get going.
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How to Use a Plot Notebook When Writing a Book
A plot notebook is a safeguard for anyone who wants to write a novel; it ensures that no important scene or plot point will be forgotten.
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How to Develop Plots in Fiction Writing
Novels and short stories all have plots. How plot happens is up to the writer. Understanding the process and types of plot is essential to well written fiction.
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Lucky-Dip Plotting
Lucky Dip Plotting can be a fun writing exercise or a legitimate way for a writer to kick-start a book. If nothing else is working, it might be just the magic needed!
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Point of View and Authorial Intrusion
Authorial intrusion is a literary device where the author inserts his own thoughts and opinions into the story.
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A Useful Plotting Tool – The Fold-out Timeline
A few minutes spent making a fold-out timeline will help any author keep the story on track. Enter the main plot events and turning points, then amend as the story grows.
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Plot a Novel That Commands Attention
The plot of a novel is the plan for the story. A writer should use it to accomplish his or her purpose for the manuscript he or she is writing.
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Write a Novel That is Action-packed
Writers must consider pacing when they learn how to write a novel. Pacing is a writing device used to control the speed at which a plot advances.
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