NaNoWriMo: Plotting on the Fly
Before you get stuck in the narrative and hit a wall, let’s think about plot. With these tips, you’ll spend more time writing your novel than planning it.
225: NaNoWriMo Success – Digging In
225: NaNoWriMo Success – Digging In
November 6, 2020
Where Do You Get Your Ideas?
Ideas can come from many different directions, so we’re going to look as some of the ways ideas spring up so that you can try them for your own writing.
222: Planting Clues
222: Planting Clues
October 16, 2020
Mystery For Young Children
Young readers love the interactive nature of solving a puzzle at the heart of a mystery. Study these mentor texts for tips on writing mysteries for kids.
215: How Structured is Your Picture Book?
215: How Structured is Your Picture Book?
August 28, 2020
Beginning, Middle, and End
One simple structure is to think of your book as having a beginning, middle, and end. Each serves the reader in different ways. Grab these tips for success!
211: How Story Elements Work Together
211: Interview with Paula Morrow
July 31, 2020
208: Playing Fair with Plot
208: Playing Fair with Plot
July 10, 2020
Plotting Complexity: Adding Depth and Resonance
Writing tips for creating layers of meaning and emotional resonance in your writing from romantic romps to fast-paced adventures and everything in between.
Plotting Against Your Characters
“What’s the worst thing I can do to this character?” It seems like a terrible question to ask, but it might be the one that takes your story to the next level.
Plot Structure: Formulaic or Freeing?
You have to know the rules about structure to make informed choices when writing your story. Use this outline from Kristin Wolden Nitz as a starting point.
Getting Down and Dirty with Plot – Institute for Writers
204: Getting Down and Dirty with Plot
June 12, 2020
Plotting and Planning: The Premise
Before you plunge into writing the first chapter or outlining the plot, consider taking some time to put your basic premise through a stress test.
203: Interview with Wanda Brunstetter
203: Interview with Wanda Brunstetter
June 5, 2020
122: Get Tense: The Plot Thickens
122: Get Tense: The Plot Thickens
October 26, 2018
149: Set Up Your Plot
149: Set Up Your Plot
May 17, 2019
Let’s Talk About Plot
Many writers struggle with plot. Plot has to mix and blend characters, theme, premise, and more. So, let’s break down the essentials of plot.
Character Arc and Conflict: You Can’t Have One Without the Other
For your main character to have a satisfying character arc, there has to be conflict. Without it, how does your character grow and change? Get these tips today!
127: Pacing: Write a Gripping Novel
127: Pacing: Write a Gripping Novel
November 30, 2018
