Lev Grossman at the Wall Street Journal wrote a long story about the re-emergence of plot in fiction (even literary fiction), making the case that good books don't have to be hard reads. Some of our favorites--including The Hunger Games--get a shout-out.Read the story here.
Helpful plot tips
Daily Writing Tips has a collection of tips for plotting:1. Read one of the many books about plot, for example 20 Master Plots and how to build them by Ronald B. Tobias.2. Describe the story you plan to write in one sentence. If you can’t say what your book is about in one sentence, you... Continue Reading →
3 Juicy Plot Tips from Bruce Hale
Bruce gave us permission to reprint this; if you like it, consider signing up for his newsletter at the link below:THREE TIPS FOR A JUICIER PLOTPlots are like Christmas turkeys -- we're always looking for ways to fatten them up. Juicier plots feel more complex, more satisfying. They keep readers up late turning the pages,... Continue Reading →