My Imaginary Friends with L. Penelope

014: Plotting with Character & Theme


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An overview of my first week plotting book 4 in my fantasy series. 

This week’s best thing: Plotting! Perhaps my favorite part of the writing process.

Mentions:

Michael Hauge character development - This article is what started it all for me in terms of understanding this method for creating inner conflict: http://blog.janicehardy.com/2012/08/the-inner-struggle-guides-for-using.html

  • Plot vs. Character by Jeff Gerke - https://amzn.to/2JMZTX0

  • Creating Character Arcs by KM Weiland - https://amzn.to/2LVOp6t

  • The Negative Trait Thesaurus - with Reverse Character Backstory tool - https://amzn.to/2YJmyIj

  • Dan Wells 7 Point Plot Structure - https://hunterswritings.com/2016/09/16/7-point-story-structure-resources/

  • Save the Cat Beat Sheet - https://jamigold.com/2012/02/how-to-use-the-save-the-cat-beat-sheet/

  • The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin - https://amzn.to/2EuRDrx

     

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