The Dark Heart of the Plot
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Podcast Show Notes: November 14, 2023
In this episode, we continue our discussion about the plot and how the plot informs the MC viewpoint.
Some of the highlights with related links.
Keep the promise of the premise for your story
Push the MC to the dark night of their soul while keeping them vulnerable.
Choose a plotting device.
Start with chapter titles to increase your focus.
Plot around your plot twists (yeah, you need a plot twist).
Try the character drive plotting method.
And my greatest failing: DON’T WRITE NICE PEOPLE!
My favorite writing tool is Harmon’s Plot Embryo. I use one for each major character and plot point and the overall plot.
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