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Hello and welcome back to the blog, lovelies. Today we're going to talk about one of the most oft-repeated plot structures out there, which is The Hero's Journey. Also called the Monomyth, this plot method was developed by Joseph Campbell in which a hero who goes on an adventure, and in a decisive crisis wins a victory, and then comes home changed or …
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Hello, Lovelies, and welcome back. Today I have a special treat for you. I'm running through Dan Well's 7-Point Plot Structure, and how it relates to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling. Just to review from last week, here's how it works: Now that we're clear, let's talk about it. Hook The hook is …
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If you've ever read a Dan Wells novel, you'll know that guy is a genius at story. He's so good, in fact, that he's got his very own story structure, the 7-Point Plot Structure, and today we're going to go into what it looks like. There are three different elements to this, and this is …
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We're talking today about your mentorship toolkit. Every writer should have one, so I want to get you thinking today about who is in yours.
Hello, lovelies. Today I'm posting something extra special! Last week we talked about the Snowflake Method, what it is, and how to use it. This week, I want to give you an in-depth view of the Snowflake Method in action, and to demonstrate, I am using a book I'm currently in the process of publishing, …
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Welcome back to the blog. This time around I'm talking about plot methods. I've talked about plot and wHY you NEEd it before, and my question when I have someone convince me to try something is always, okay, but HOW? I'm starting a new series on the different types of plot structures that I've come …
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Well hello, lovelies. Since we are in the new year, I thought I should give you all a progress report for all my current Works in Progress.Â
or those of you who follow me on social media, you'll know that I chose my focus word for the year.
What we are talking about today is combatting overwhelm in a way that will not only give you clarity and focus but also bring you the results you are working so hard for. After all, no matter how many stories you write, none of them will make you feel more like an author than the ones that make it to publishing.
I get it. Words are deceptively hard. There's so much that no one tells you about getting that first draft written, and trying to learn the craft while writing a novel is soul-crushing. I've been writing for over ten years, and during that time, I've come across a lot of different people who are ultimately failing themselves and their stories for different reasons.
I want to address some of the more common writer-types that I've come across, because getting the first draft out of you is the hardest part. Keep in mind that none of these people are making their first draft happen. If you think you might be one of these, I wanted to also give you some encouragement and tips to help get you back on track.
