I’ve seen many different articles around the inter-webs about plot development. Usually there are two schools of thought:
- Create highly developed character bios and then they will inform what kind of plot needs to develop.
- Create a highly developed plot and then the characters will take shape based on the plot created.
I have another idea.
I spent nearly three months or so designing a series of planetary systems complete with flora and fauna, culture, alien races, history, etc. What I found out is that during this process, I created a backstory that informed the plot of the first novel that I am currently developing and/or writing (I have about 2300 words done).
I think there are several ways that we develop good and engaging plots. If the setting is rich in description, namely it has a huge catalogue of places, people and things to interact with, I am finding…
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The same happens to me every time I write a book or short story. @v@ ❤
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When I wrote the draft of my book that I want to publish, the characters took on a form of their own, as the book progressed. If I get to Book 2, I will be much better
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You’re very welcome, Roger. I know it will help me! Happy to share! @v@ ❤
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Thanks for the re-blog! I hope it helps your readers.
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