Tag Archives: plotting

Brainstorming: Tips For Getting More Out Of “What if…”

Posted on March 1, 2013 by writersinthestorm

By Sharla Rae Some writers brainstorm on their own, some do it with another writer or a group of writers. My personal favorite is ‘what-ifing’ with my critique group. Along the way I learned a few things. I think the … Continue reading →

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Plot Fixer # 9 Plots That Rely On Coincidence and Contrivance

Posted on December 7, 2012 by writersinthestorm

Writers In The Storm welcomes back double RITA finalist, Kara Lennox, a.k.a. Karen Leabo with her Plot Fixer blog series. Don’t miss Kara’s writing tips the first Friday of every month. Here are the links for Parts 1-8: Part 1 … Continue reading →

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The Plot Fixer #8 – Is Your Plot Too Predictible?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by writersinthestorm

Writers In The Storm welcomes back double RITA finalist, Kara Lennox, a.k.a. Karen Leabo.  Don’t miss Kara’s writing tips the first Friday of every month. Here are the links for Parts 1-7: Part 1 – Your Premise Isn’t Compelling Part … Continue reading →

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Process Envy

Posted on October 17, 2012 by LauraDrake

By Laura Drake I belong to the Women’s Fiction chapter of RWA.  We just completed a month-long Write-a-Thin (you’d have had to have been there,) and it was wonderful, on many levels (not for me, on the ‘Thin’ part, but … Continue reading →

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Your Plot Moves Too Slowly ~ 5 Tips To Help Improve Your Story’s Pacing

Posted on September 7, 2012 by writersinthestorm

Writers In The Storm welcomes back Kara Lennox, a.k.a. Karen Leabo for some more plot-fixing magic. Look for Kara’s writing tips the first Friday of every month.  This is the sixth in an ongoing series of Plot Fixer blogs by double RITA finalist Kara … Continue reading →

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What’s the Worst that Can Happen? Your Character’s Biggest Fear

Posted on June 15, 2012 by writersinthestorm

By Laura Drake   I read a lot about craft. Books, blogs, articles, websites. I’m always looking to improve my craft. I know you are too, or you wouldn’t be reading this. WITS is all about craft. One of my … Continue reading →

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Plot Fixer – Part 2: How To Fix A Weak Opening

Posted on May 4, 2012 by writersinthestorm

Writers In The Storm welcomes back Kara Lennox, a.k.a. Karen Leabo for some more plot-fixing magic. Kara is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than sixty novels of romance and romantic suspense for Harlequin and Random House. OMG, excuse the interruption, … Continue reading →

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The Plot Thickens

Posted on September 9, 2011 by writersinthestorm

Mystery Maven, Linda O. Johnston is back! We’ve gotten lots of mysterious questions lately, particularly about writing “process,” and Linda O has some answers about plot. The Plot Thickens by Linda O. Johnston My guest blog posts here on Writers … Continue reading →

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Plot vs. Character – Which Side are You On?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by writersinthestorm

Before I jump into today’s post, I just want to remind you to stop back on Friday for our next Fabulous Friday guest blogger, multi-published author, Louisa Bacio! Part 1 of a series This part brought to you by Laura Drake. Check … Continue reading →

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Plotting Method: The Blind Men and the Elephant

Posted on March 29, 2011 by writersinthestorm

  By Laura Drake Have you ever heard this Indian Parable?  Six blind men try to determine what an elephant looks like by feeling different parts of its body. The one at the tail says an elephant is like a … Continue reading →

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