Plotting 101: A Pantser’s Perspective

Plotting 101: A Pantser’s Perspective

by | Jun 7, 2024

 

What is plotting? Why does it even matter? It all boils down to story structure. Understanding story structure is a crucial skill for every author. Even pantsers must adhere to it if they hope to be published. Yet, creating a story without a muddled middle or an anticlimactic ending takes diligent work and a thorough understanding of structure. Using the movie Shrek, we will break down the four-part story structure and how to apply it to plotting a book. This workshop is hands-on and offers a chance for you to brainstorm a story as we work through the presentation.

Length: 40 minutes, not including the pause time for hands-on practice

Additional Resources included: M&M Plotting Worksheet, Four Part Structure Overview, Detailed Four Part Structure Breakdown

Format: Video, .mp4

You will receive a one-time-use download link, so be sure to save it to a safe place. If you have any problems, please email me or use the contact form.

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World-Building: A Multi-Genre How-To

World-Building: A Multi-Genre How-To

by | Jun 6, 2024

In this hands-on workshop, you will explore worldbuilding, what to consider regardless of genre, special considerations for fantasy/sci-fi, historical, and contemporary genres, and some cautions. There are three sections of hands-on practice, where you will pause the video, complete the task, and then continue on.

Length: 30 minutes, without pausing for hands-on practice.

Format: Video, .mp4

You will receive a one-time-use download link, so be sure to save it in a safe place. If you have any problems, please email me or use the contact form.

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