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 Action/Adventure: December 31, 1969 Issue [#2700] |
  Action/Adventure This week: Edited by: twinsisMore Newsletters By This Editor   1. About this Newsletter 2. A Word from our Sponsor 3. Letter from the Editor 4. Editor's Picks 5. A Word from Writing.Com 6. Ask & Answer 7. Removal instructions  {center     Plot needs a few things to work. You can't build a house without a foundation, it's difficult to write a story without a plot. An unhappy main character who must face struggle. It can't be any ole struggle either. The struggle must mean something to the character. Lots of obstacles. Give the reader clues. Readers love hints. All is lost. No way out. Last minute action saves Wrap things up. Readers feel cheated or duped when you don't resolve situations. If you're planning a sequel, dropping hints of upcoming struggles is great, but leaving things hanging is not. Why did I just spend three weeks reading a novel only to discover the treasure is still buried, the pirates are still stuck at sea and the parrot still hasn't learn to talk yet. If you promised me answers in the beginning, deliver them in the end, then you've hooked me for your sequel. Before you begin get organized. ( stop rolling your eyes) index cards, preferably colored ones or at least colored ink pens or pencils bring a bit o creativeness into the process as well as generate work you can easily identify when you are in the depths of writing. Add more cards during your writing. Jotting down actions helps you keep track of them. Also, when you've written your story arc, you can review your "plot cards" quickly, assess their cohesiveness and make necessary changes. 
Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter! http://www.Writing.Com/main/newsletters.php?action=nli_form  Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter! http://www.Writing.Com/main/newsletters.php?action=nli_form Don't forget to support our sponsor! InstantPublisher.Com: Self publishing made easy and affordable. All file types accepted with many options. Starting at $100 for 25 copies in 7-10 days! Visit us today!  {suser: sgcardin} Robin, great discussion about the Narrative Presence. For me, the success of the story hinges on it. Thanks for giving us tips on how to cultivate it. fex Dear Robin, I read your newsletter on narrative presence after reading Joy's drama newsletter about inner conflict; both complement each other in engaging a reader's interest. The narrative voice of the author helps compliment a character driven plot by adding a new voice to the chorus. A useful and insightful newsletter. Thank you. leighhunt Great newsletter Robin  Especially inspirational just before we start NaNoWrimo! Thank you - you have given me lots of ideas Hope the articles are going well Leigh coolhand This is an interesting take on the narrator. I've never thought of it as narrative presence. But that's exactly what it is. It speaks right to characterization. Very helpful. Coolhand robertholt A comment on 'narrative voice'.(narrative presence) While NP can add greatly to the readers enjoyment, it must be used with extreme caution. There are things the VP character just won't see. Ask yourself, 'Would he notice that? Why?' And thoughts? Ask yourself. 'Would he be thinking about that... at this time?' If the answer is yes, by all means put it in. just bob spidergirl Awesome newsletter on Narrative Presence! ronron84 Great newsletter, Robin! Your article on NP is going to help me tremendously. I can't wait to go over my stories again and see how I can better them with NP!! Thanks!!  To stop receiving this newsletter, go into your account and remove the check from the box beside the specific topic. Be sure to click "Complete Edit" or it will not save your changes. |
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