Monthly Archives: May 2009
Plot Development – Two simple formats
There are two simple plot formats that have always been popular – the “epiphany plot” and “the worm turns.” Personally, I’m a big fan of the epiphany plot. This is where the main character has an epiphany as a result … Continue reading
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Plot Development – Freytag’s Pyramid
In discussing plot structure I thought I’d start with the most basic premise – Freytag’s Pyramid. This is derived from Gustav Freytag’s analysis of ancient Greek and Shakespearean drama. I know…that sounds really dated, but it’s still relevant. According to … Continue reading
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Character Development – Nobody’s that perfect
Nothing bugs me more than when the hero or heroine in a novel is too perfect. This is a common mistake for novice writers. But it also plagues some writers who should know better. I recently started reading a best-seller … Continue reading
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Character Development – Whose story is it?
This article could go in the upcoming series on plot development. But it also relates back to my previous article about what to do when a new character shows up. So I’m putting it here in this series. Have you ever read a … Continue reading
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