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What’s the Plot? Boiling Your Story Down Without Losing the Heart

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In this episode of Master Fiction Writing, we explore Step 3 of the Story Development process: What’s the Plot?

Forget sprawling outlines or complex twists. This stage is all about simplicity. You’ll learn how to write a short, clear, and purposeful summary of your story in just 50 words or less. Think of it as your story’s spine: the who, the what, and the why all tied back to your point.

Discover why simplifying your plot at this early stage helps you build a stronger, more flexible foundation and how to avoid the all-too-common trap of overcomplicating before your story is ready.

Whether you’re outlining your novel or revising one, this episode will help you strip your story down to what really matters.

  continue reading

59 episodes

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Manage episode 503969113 series 3560115
Content provided by Stuart Wakefield. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Stuart Wakefield or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode of Master Fiction Writing, we explore Step 3 of the Story Development process: What’s the Plot?

Forget sprawling outlines or complex twists. This stage is all about simplicity. You’ll learn how to write a short, clear, and purposeful summary of your story in just 50 words or less. Think of it as your story’s spine: the who, the what, and the why all tied back to your point.

Discover why simplifying your plot at this early stage helps you build a stronger, more flexible foundation and how to avoid the all-too-common trap of overcomplicating before your story is ready.

Whether you’re outlining your novel or revising one, this episode will help you strip your story down to what really matters.

  continue reading

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