Nov 22, 2009
The Effective Use of Subplots: Developing a Variety of Stories to Greaten Your Story
By: Arthur Gulumian
Nov 16, 2009
Adding Suspense to a Novel – the Ticking Clock: Use This Simple Technique to Build Tension When Plotting a Book
By: Marg McAlister
Nov 13, 2009
Structuring the Story Plot: Tips for Developing Action From Beginning to End
By: Kathryn Long
Nov 8, 2009
Plotting a Novel – Raising the Stakes: How to Write a Page-Turner That Keeps Readers on Edge for Hours
By: Marg McAlister
Nov 4, 2009
Help for Common Plotting Problems: Failed Scenes, Uncooperative Characters, Unworkable Plots
By: Vickie Britton
Nov 1, 2009
Ways to Create a Plot of a Book: Using Colored Index Cards to Build a Storyline
By: Suzanne Pitner
Oct 29, 2009
Tips on Maintaing a Plot's Focus: The Importance of Objectives and Centralization in Plotting
By: Arthur Gulumian
Oct 19, 2009
Fast Fixes for Plotting Problems in NaNoWriMo: How to Fix a Plot – and Even Improve It – On a Tight Deadline
By: Marg McAlister
Oct 10, 2009
Flashbacks — How and When to Use Them: How to Handle Flashbacks and Keep Reader Interest
By: Vickie Britton
Sep 29, 2009
Story Plots 101 – The Romance: How to Write a Romance With a Classic Story Structure
By: Kristina Bjoran
Sep 28, 2009
Story Plots 101 – The Journey: Writing Plots With an Epic Story Structure
By: Kristina Bjoran
Sep 27, 2009
Story Plots 101 – The Fate Plot: Writing Plots by Using Tried and True Story Structures
By: Kristina Bjoran
Sep 26, 2009
Five Fiction Writing Prompts for Plot: Plot Development With Creative Writing Exercises
By: Kristina Bjoran
Sep 24, 2009
Creative Writing Ends With Conflict Resolution: Writing Resolutions Requires Solving Character Problems
By: Tara McClendon
Sep 23, 2009
Reaching Climax in a Novel Requires Planning: Fiction Writers Need to Understand How to Structure Plot Elements
By: Tara McClendon
Sep 16, 2009
How to Avoid Plot Cliches: Tips for Writers on Increasing Their Chances of Publication
By: Marg McAlister
Sep 13, 2009
Four Story Plot Endings that Editors Do Not Want: Essential Advice on How to Write a Novel Ending
By: Marg McAlister
Sep 11, 2009
Methods and Exercises to Inspire Plot: Using Prompts, Tricks and Plain Old Theft to Find Plot
By: Cynthia Keenan
Sep 11, 2009
How to Use a Plot Notebook When Writing a Book: A Simple Plotting Tool to Make Fiction Writing Easier
By: Marg McAlister
Sep 10, 2009
How to Develop Plots in Fiction Writing: Plots can be Planned or Evolve Through Characters.
By: Cynthia Keenan
Sep 9, 2009
Lucky-Dip Plotting: How to Create a Story From Nothing
By: Marg McAlister
Sep 8, 2009
Point of View and Authorial Intrusion: Avoiding Author Interruption in Third Person and other POV
By: Vickie Britton
Sep 7, 2009
A Useful Plotting Tool – The Fold-out Timeline: How to Keep Control of the Story Chronology
By: Marg McAlister
Sep 1, 2009
Plot a Novel That Commands Attention: Arrange Fiction Writing to Move the Reader From Beginning to End
By: Tara McClendon
Aug 26, 2009
Write a Novel That is Action-packed: Pace Fiction Writing to Create a Page-turner
By: Tara McClendon
Aug 17, 2009
Writing Scenes Within Literary Novels: How to Write Action and Events to Create Tension Within a Story
By: Rachel Wills
Aug 17, 2009
Three Creative Novel Plotting Techniques: Using a Story Wheel, File Note Cards or Storyboard to Develop Plot
By: Vickie Britton
Aug 12, 2009
"A Telephone Call" By Dorothy Parker: Writers: Take a Note From Ms. Parker on Interior Monologue as Comedy
By: Eva Gordon
Aug 3, 2009
How to Write the First Pages of a Literary Novel: Writing Gripping Opening Scenes to a Fiction Story
By: Rachel Wills
Jul 25, 2009
Plot-Driven Novels vs Character-Driven Themes: Tom Clancy and Dan Brown – J. D. Salinger and Henry James
By: Vickie Britton
Jul 22, 2009
How to Create a Plot for a Novel: Plotting Has Five Basic Elements in Every Fiction Story
By: Suzanne Pitner
Jul 16, 2009
TSTL – Characters That are Too Stupid to Live: How Dumb Should a Heroine be?
By: Judith Bakley
Jun 12, 2009
Writing in Second Person Point of View: Second Person in Classic Literary Works, Novels and Short Stories
By: Vickie Britton
May 9, 2009
Character Desire Creates Well-Plotted Scenes: Focus Plots & Scenes by Knowing What Protagonist & Antagonist Want
By: Jennifer Jensen
Apr 25, 2009
Using Plot Twist Generators When Writing a Novel: Add Unexpected Conflict to Shake Up a Boring Story
By: Jennifer Jensen
Apr 14, 2009
How to Plot a Novel for Beginners in Writing: A Guide to the Three Act Structure of Storytelling Made Simple
By: Rachel Wills
Apr 14, 2009
Four Steps to Planning and Plotting Your Novel: Four Tasks to Complete Before Writing the First Page
By: Vickie Britton
Apr 6, 2009
How Dialogue Advances Plot: Fictional Conversations Carry the Story Forward
By: Bonnie Way
Mar 15, 2009
Writing in Third Person Point of View: Third Person Limited, Subjecitve and Third Person Omniscient
By: Vickie Britton
Feb 20, 2009
Fiction Writing and Plot Development: How to Develop a Plot for a Story or Novel
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Feb 6, 2009
Story Climax or Resolution -- The Difference? Distinguishing the Resolution of a Story From Its Climax
By: Aric Mitchell
Dec 11, 2008
How to Create a Plot: Ideas for a Timely-Planned Story Line
By: Michelle Pannecoucke
Dec 11, 2008
How to Create a Setting: Ideas for An Appropriate Landmark for Your Story
By: Michelle Pannecoucke
Dec 10, 2008
How to Build Tension in Fiction: How to Use Conflict and Stakes to Increase Tension
By: Carrie Lewis
Nov 11, 2008
Recipe for Riveting Writing: Using Subplots to Hook the Reader
By: Suzanne Pitner
Nov 7, 2008
How to Write an Original Plot: Brainstorm Ideas to Avoid Clichéd Story Lines
By: Jennifer Jensen
Oct 18, 2008
Writing the First Chapter: How to Plan a Strong Beginning Chapter for Your Novel
By: Vickie Britton
Oct 18, 2008
Fiction Plots Require Conflict: Characters Need Deep Desires and Increasing Problems
By: Jennifer Jensen
Oct 8, 2008
Plot Revision for Novel Writers: Revising Novel Structure Before Line Editing
By: Jennifer Jensen
Sep 26, 2008
The Plot Thickens: Tools for Scriptwriters: Building and Following a Great Story Line
By: David Fulmer
Sep 6, 2008
Ideas in Creative Writing – Plotwriting Exercise: An Exercise in Theme and Understanding Plotline
By: Nicholas Morine
Sep 6, 2008
Ideas in Creative Writing – Plot Construction: Tips on Constructing an Inventive and Unique Plotline
By: Nicholas Morine
Aug 24, 2008
Balancing Plot & Characters: Weave Storytelling Elements For Emotional Value
By: Joe Lam
Mar 6, 2008
The Seven Basic Plots: Christopher Booker Examines Common Narratives in Storytelling
By: Adair Jones
Jan 10, 2008
Fool-Proof Plots for Short Stories: How to Use the ABDCE Method to Structure Your Story
By: Blair Hurley
Dec 8, 2007
3 Ways to Build a Story: Developing a Story from a Theme, a Character, or a Specfic Scene
By: Vickie Britton
Jul 19, 2007
The Three Points of View in Writing: Writing in First, Second or Third Person
By: Vickie Britton
Jun 20, 2007
Storyboards Help Track Plots and Subplots: Use Index Cards and Sticky Notes to See What's Happening in a Novel
By: Jennifer Jensen
Mar 29, 2007
Do You Need a Plot Outline? Steps to Creating a Well-Constructed Plot Outline
By: Vickie Britton
Mar 9, 2007
Fiction Writing Tips: Story Grid: A writing plan exercise
By: JoMarie Grinkiewicz
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