Think of the CRISIS, which generally occurs around 3/4 into the entire project, as the ANTAGONIST'S CLIMAX, or where the antagonists prevail.ORThe CRISIS is the PROTAGONIST'S moment of truth, where afterwards nothing is ever the same.ORIn the CRISIS, the PROTAGONIST has a breakdown that leads to a break through. …
Plot and Character
Thanksgiving came quickly. Not much advance planning except in brief contemplation when I plotted out vague ideas of food and events. Tradition dictated lunch and Thanksgiving dinner at home. Old family friends to join us for dessert. Next day, leftovers at the beach. Fingers crossed that once again Northern California would offer up one of the best beach days of the year. Decisions made for who brings what, where and when.... Pre-plotting gives me a feeling of control over that which I know is …
Changing POV
Q: My current story has my two main characters. The P.O.V. shifts from one to another in alternating chapters as the chase continues to a surprising climactic ending. I have written a plot summary (chapter by chapter so I know where it is going) and what the arc of the story will be. I have completed three chapters so far, but would appreciate any tips you might share with me on plotting my story with a shifting P.O.V. in this way A: A quick tip I can give you is this ~~ on your banner …
Elements of Plot
The following are questions that came up after the last post. Thought the questions and answers might help other writers so I include them below. Happy plotting...Q: So basically it’s the scene(s) in the climax section that we have to watch out for in terms of the final CED, to see if the character has evolved from the initial fatal flaw in the beginning of the story? A: Yes, the scene in the Climax is what each and every scene has been driving towards throughout the entire story, which is why …
Plot and Subplots
The following are questions Livvy had after my responses in the 10/11 post below.Q: I did have a question on your Folly example (note: Folly is a mystery by Laurie R. King). You said to use one color to write “arrival” to note Dramatic Action above the line? Then you said to use another color to write “fragile” to note the Character Emotional Development below the line? So am I supposed to plot two points for the same scene? I thought it was either or. Or are you saying for the initial CED, to …
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