Monthly Archives: April 2015

When the Novelist’s Imagination Kicks In

Plots Galore I have a book on my library shelf entitled, 20 Master Plots (And How to Build Them). The plot themes (or ideas) range from escape, to adventure, to rivalry, to transformation, to forbidden love, and on and on. … Continue reading

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What Goes In; What’s Left Out? The Novelist’s Puzzle

The novel plot is in your head. You know how it’s going to develop. (Sort of.) You know your characters. You may even know how the story will turn out. But the nitty-gritty part of writing a novel is learning … Continue reading

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