tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post8126670248085195655..comments2024-03-27T10:02:56.747-04:00Comments on Fiction University: Just Go With It: Planning Your Novel With PlotJanice Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-77431325098464847802011-01-18T08:20:51.929-05:002011-01-18T08:20:51.929-05:00Chris: I used index card for a lot of years myself...Chris: I used index card for a lot of years myself. It was very helpful, especially since it was a multiple POV story with tons of subplots.Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-65492139283318156262011-01-16T20:08:58.984-05:002011-01-16T20:08:58.984-05:00I like to use index cards to brainstorm ideas for ...I like to use index cards to brainstorm ideas for a plot. Just jot down various things that could happen. Then you can shuffle them around on a table to see what starts to come together, choose the best, and toss the rest.<br /><br />Chris Eboch<br />Write Like a Pro! A Free Online Writing Workshop: http://chriseboch.blogspot.com/Kris Bockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217265282250089583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-26860537551703500002011-01-16T07:57:01.608-05:002011-01-16T07:57:01.608-05:00W.B.: Most welcome!
Jaleh: Thanks! I was worried ...W.B.: Most welcome!<br /><br />Jaleh: Thanks! I was worried I wouldn't be able to keep this column going, but so far so good. Plotting is tough to talk about since it depends so much on the details. <br /><br />Raquel: Internal and external conflicts help so much for a plot. It lets you mix things up and keep the story unpredictable.<br /><br />Natalie: Thanks! It was tough not talking about the details of the plot, but I don't want to give the whole book away before I even write it. (grin) One day I'll have to write something online to show the whole process. <br /><br />Christine: That's how I work, too. :)<br /><br />Sierra: Thanks! So do as, as long as I can think up a topic, LOL.Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-32738501160524805692011-01-14T23:39:11.734-05:002011-01-14T23:39:11.734-05:00You know I love it when you post about plotting......You know I love it when you post about plotting...and this is another great one. Thanks Janice!Sierra Godfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552916038080341870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-35359811101867842102011-01-14T13:40:34.280-05:002011-01-14T13:40:34.280-05:00Love this. I typicall sart wit an idea and then I ...Love this. I typicall sart wit an idea and then I absolutely plot - at least part of it. I can never seem to start otherwise.Christine Fonsecahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986034666903054819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-83258626896463571532011-01-14T13:03:24.610-05:002011-01-14T13:03:24.610-05:00This is really helpful for me as I am plotting out...This is really helpful for me as I am plotting out a new idea. Your examples really help. Sounds like a cool story.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-22075149290474204582011-01-14T12:49:30.289-05:002011-01-14T12:49:30.289-05:00Great post. Loved how you spelled it out, especial...Great post. Loved how you spelled it out, especially the internal and external conflict and how they should play off each other. I'm taking another look at my notes after reading this. Thanks!<br /><b><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Edge of Your Seat Romance</a></b>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-29297005602428020622011-01-14T11:45:04.216-05:002011-01-14T11:45:04.216-05:00Plotting is a weak point for me, so this is helpfu...Plotting is a weak point for me, so this is helpful.Jaleh Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942272578488986874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-75490265772906587212011-01-14T10:55:57.720-05:002011-01-14T10:55:57.720-05:00Wow, You've given me a lot of helpful tips for...Wow, You've given me a lot of helpful tips for my writing! Thank you so very much! :DW.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05841802857427762014noreply@blogger.com