Break free from the traditional medieval fantasy worlds and take the readers somewhere (or when) they haven't been before. From colonial-era wizards to renaissance dragons, explore the many options.
Writer's Craft: Plot Structure – Building the Foundation to a Page-Turning Story
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Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake as he gives you insight into how to create the structure that will become the foundation for your story.
From outlining to writing a synopsis to napkin sketches, we look at different ways to plot a story and help to make sure that whatever method you choose, your plot holds together.
Purple prose, or plain and simple? We look at how rich you should make your writing, and how to make sure that you don't overwhelm the reader with your poetic prose.
Learn to shape a plot when you have less than 10,000 words to tell the entire tale! It takes a special set of skills to forge a plot that works in short fiction, and we'll tell you how to do it.
Not every hero needs to save the world! Learn to write exciting stories that take place on a small scale, and discover tips for getting readers engaged even if the events aren't earthshaking.