Your First Act is finished and your hero has entered the New World. Now, what? Well, it sounds to me like it’s time for you to write the Promise of the Premise. Learn how in this article!
Your First Act is finished and your hero has entered the New World. Now, what? Well, it sounds to me like it’s time for you to write the Promise of the Premise. Learn how in this article!
NOT ALL STORIES REQUIRE the addition of one or more subplots. Some main plots are so rich that to add more would detract your reader.
Subplots are vital for many reasons. The wrong subplots, however, can water down your plot with parenthetical information. Find out how to avoid them!
This week, it’s two-for-one on worksheets! Why? Because they’re basically the same worksheet with a different title.
If you need comprehensive guidance on how to create subplots in a novel, this article is for you!
Explore 20 compelling high-stakes subplot ideas for your writing that go beyond romance. From family secrets and moral dilemmas to survival challenges and quests for justice, this blog post offers a treasure trove of inspiration for writers looking to add depth and intrigue to their stories.
Explore 20 compelling high-stakes subplot ideas for your writing that go beyond romance. From family secrets and moral dilemmas to survival challenges and quests for justice, this blog post offers a treasure trove of inspiration for writers looking to add depth and intrigue to their stories.
Outlining subplots will balance the pace of your novel and allow you to develop your characters fully. Keep reading to find out how.
Can a character's arc can be a subplot? Consider three different instances of character arcs that might figure better in a subplot than the main plot.
Don’t throw random subplots into your novel just for filler or because you think they are neat ideas- they must serve a purpose in your story.
Analyzes the purpose and necessity of subplots. Does your story have too many or not enough?
THE STORY GRID Due to multiple requests, here is a photo of the very same infographic I shared with my business partner and friend Steven Pressfield.
Outlining subplots will balance the pace of your novel and allow you to develop your characters fully. Keep reading to find out how.
Subplots are my jam! Most of my stories are like 80% subplot. I like them because they don’t conform to the basic rules of main plotlines; you get more creative liberty.
I don't write romance novels. I write fantasy. With a romance subplot. I don't think I COULD write a book where the romance was the ...
Romance Workbook with 100 Unique Pages. Suitable for entire romance novels or for romantic subplots.
Writing teacher and author Darcy Pattison discusses writing novels and picture books. Tips, techniques and encouragement for the writing life.
Victoria Beale on Ann Rule’s “The Stranger Beside Me,” which tells the story of the author’s friendship with Ted Bundy.
Toxic traits provide a great foundation for character development. Throughout your story, your character may grapple with the consequences of their toxic behaviours, leading to character growth.
Adding subplots to your novel is a really great way to make your story more interesting as well as help you hit your word count goal. So far in this series, 12 Days of Planning Your Novel , I’ve covered figuring out what to write about , conducting research , character development , stor
As an author, you want to create compelling, interesting stories, right? No matter what genre you write in, one important aspect of a compelling story is the subplot. What are subplots? Subplots are simply secondary storylines, and all forms of story have them. Novels, TV shows, movies, and even video games have secondary stories within…
Outlining subplots will balance the pace of your novel and allow you to develop your characters fully. Keep reading to find out how.
Too many sub-plots spoil the broth. Don't overdo it. One or two sub-plots are usually enough.
