Creating a page-turning plot doesn’t require a complicated formula—it starts with understanding the core structure of your story. In this episode, we explore a foundational plotting method that simplifies story development while ensuring reader engagement. At the heart of storytelling is the tension between what characters want and what they truly need.

How to Plot a Book: The First Steps to a Page-Turning Story

Inside Creative Writing is your go-to podcast for mastering the art and craft of storytelling. Whether you're writing your first novel or refining your skills, this podcast delivers practical techniques, deep insights, and real-world strategies to help you craft immersive, authentic stories. 
 
Hosted by Brad Reed, a writer, educator, and coach, Inside Creative Writing explores the techniques behind compelling fiction and creative nonfiction. Each episode dives into essential writing topics, from developing complex characters and crafting vivid scenes to structuring powerful narratives and revising with purpose. 
 
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Expert Insights – Gain valuable lessons from the best literary minds, with references to Hemingway, Tim O’Brien, Philip Pullman, and more. 
Actionable Writing Exercises – Apply what you learn with hands-on challenges designed to sharpen your skills. 
 
If you’ve struggled with getting started, pushing through the messy middle, or figuring out how to revise, Inside Creative Writing provides the tools and guidance you need. 
 
Resources to Take Your Writing Further: 
Website & Blog – Explore in-depth articles and resources at htps://InsideCreativeWriting.com and join today at https://insidecreativewriting.com/join 
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Inside Creative Writing is your go-to podcast for mastering the art and craft of storytelling. Whether you're writing your first novel or refining your skills, this podcast delivers practical techniques, deep insights, and real-world strategies to help you craft immersive, authentic stories. Hosted by Brad Reed, a writer, educator, and coach, Inside Creative Writing explores the techniques behind compelling fiction and creative nonfiction. Each episode dives into essential writing topics, from developing complex characters and crafting vivid scenes to structuring powerful narratives and revising with purpose. What You’ll Discover in This Podcast: Proven Writing Techniques – Learn practical methods used by successful authors to enhance your storytelling. Deep Dives into Craft – Explore the nuances of characterization, voice, pacing, and immersive world-building. Inspiration & Motivation – Break through writer’s block and stay committed to your creative journey. Expert Insights – Gain valuable lessons from the best literary minds, with references to Hemingway, Tim O’Brien, Philip Pullman, and more. Actionable Writing Exercises – Apply what you learn with hands-on challenges designed to sharpen your skills. If you’ve struggled with getting started, pushing through the messy middle, or figuring out how to revise, Inside Creative Writing provides the tools and guidance you need. Resources to Take Your Writing Further: Website & Blog – Explore in-depth articles and resources at htps://InsideCreativeWriting.com and join today at https://insidecreativewriting.com/join Join the conversation and start writing the stories you’ve always wanted to tell. Subscribe now and take your writing to the next level!

Inside Creative Writing is your go-to podcast for mastering the art and craft of storytelling. Whether you're writing your first novel or refining your skills, this podcast delivers practical techniques, deep insights, and real-world strategies to help you craft immersive, authentic stories. 
 
Hosted by Brad Reed, a writer, educator, and coach, Inside Creative Writing explores the techniques behind compelling fiction and creative nonfiction. Each episode dives into essential writing topics, from developing complex characters and crafting vivid scenes to structuring powerful narratives and revising with purpose. 
 
What You’ll Discover in This Podcast: 
Proven Writing Techniques – Learn practical methods used by successful authors to enhance your storytelling. 
Deep Dives into Craft – Explore the nuances of characterization, voice, pacing, and immersive world-building. 
Inspiration &amp; Motivation – Break through writer’s block and stay committed to your creative journey. 
Expert Insights – Gain valuable lessons from the best literary minds, with references to Hemingway, Tim O’Brien, Philip Pullman, and more. 
Actionable Writing Exercises – Apply what you learn with hands-on challenges designed to sharpen your skills. 
 
If you’ve struggled with getting started, pushing through the messy middle, or figuring out how to revise, Inside Creative Writing provides the tools and guidance you need. 
 
Resources to Take Your Writing Further: 
Website &amp; Blog – Explore in-depth articles and resources at htps://InsideCreativeWriting.com and join today at https://insidecreativewriting.com/join 
Join the conversation and start writing the stories you’ve always wanted to tell. Subscribe now and take your writing to the next level!

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