Space Opera author C.Steven Manley is back to talk plot writing. Whether you're a pantser like Poppa Chuck or plotters like K & L, there's something to learn on this next step of The Writer's Journey.

Hosts: Lauren Moore, Kalene Williams Special Guests: C. Steven Manley

00:00 Opening remarks and introductions

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02:02 Main Event – Plot Enough to Write

-The genesis of Plottr.

-Refresher on the Urban Fantasy story concept from 6/18 (Idea to Plot) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INKzvP1XG64&t=3s

-The advantages of a serrated knife.

-Chuck goes through his custom template.

-Rocky the cat visits.

-Moving beyond the template and plotting out the novel.

-Ways to put it down and get it out of your head.

-Plotting vs. Pantsing vs. Hybrid (Plantsing).

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28:08 Main Event — Plot Enough to Write, Continued!

-How far to get into an outline before writing.

-Moving the template forward into an outline.

-‘Casting’ your characters. -Working out the ‘voice’ of each character.

-Digging into the details. -‘Figure out how much you need to start writing.’

-Words of wisdom.

1:03:45 Closing remarks

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