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Here's how to plot:
- Get some index cards. On each card write a short description of an important scene that will be in your story
- Arrange the cards in order the way you want them to occur
- You now have a storyline to follow - start writing!
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∙ 12y ago
To make a plot for a book, start by outlining the main events or conflicts that drive the story forward. Develop characters with clear motivations and goals, and ensure there is a rising action leading to a climax and a resolution. Consider the pacing, tension, and emotional arcs to keep readers engaged throughout the story.
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∙ 13y agoIt all depends on what your story is about, and what genre it is. For example, if you are writing a mystery story, then maybe the plot is that something important gets stolen.
The best way to come up with a complete story (and not get stuck at the plot part) is to plan it all in advance. Like- draw out a story board and fill it all in before you start to write.
Some people (like me) really don't like planning, they like to write the story as if they are reading it and let it unfold itself, so they don't know what is coming and it is a surprise to them to see what happens. If this happens to be the case, then when you get to the part you are stuck at, go outside and meet up with someone you know. The events of every day life make a really good story, and the fresh air will clear your head and maybe even give you a few ideas. And at last, if all of these ideas fail- then you borrow another authors idea! Even if this sounds like stealing, if you change it a little then the idea is yours. Really, if you think about it, most stories are along the same lines- aren't they?
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∙ 13y agoGenerally, by brainstorming ideas until you come up with one you wish to write.
If you need help developing and tracking your plot, especially for a novel-length work, you can always avail yourself of a software tool such as yWriter. Please see the link below for a free and legal download of the latest version (yWriter5, as of the posting of this answer).
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∙ 12y agoHere are the "20 Basic Plots" - I got this one off an internet website, so it's in quotes.
"The 20 Basic Plots are collected by the Tennessee Screenwriting Association. After you come up with your own system for generating ideas, the next step is to put them in some recognizable story form (the basic plot idea), build your central conflict (the story premise sheet), then build your character and underlying themes (the thematic premise sheet).
1. QUEST - the plot involves the Protagonist's search for a person, place or thing, tangible or intangible (but must be quantifiable, so think of this as a noun; i.e., immortality).
2. ADVENTURE - this plot involves the Protagonist going in search of their fortune, and since fortune is never found at home, the Protagonist goes to search for it somewhere over the rainbow.
3. PURSUIT - this plot literally involves hide-and-seek, one person chasing another.
4. RESCUE - this plot involves the Protagonist searching for someone or something, usually consisting of three main characters - the Protagonist, the Victim & the Antagonist.
5. ESCAPE - plot involves a Protagonist confined against their will who wants to escape (does not include some one trying to escape their personal demons).
6. REVENGE - retaliation by Protagonist or Antagonist against the other for real or imagined injury.
7. THE RIDDLE - plot involves the Protagonist's search for clues to find the hidden meaning of something in question that is deliberately enigmatic or ambiguous.
8. RIVALRY - plot involves Protagonist competing for same object or goal as another person (their rival).
9. UNDERDOG - plot involves a Protagonist competing for an object or goal that is at a great disadvantage and is faced with overwhelming odds.
10. TEMPTATION - plot involves a Protagonist that for one reason or another is induced or persuaded to do something that is unwise, wrong or immoral.
11. METAMORPHOSIS - this plot involves the physical characteristics of the Protagonist actually changing from one form to another (reflecting their inner psychological identity).
12. TRANSFORMATION - plot involves the process of change in the Protagonist as they journey through a stage of life that moves them from one significant character state to another.
13. MATURATION - plot involves the Protagonist facing a problem that is part of growing up, and from dealing with it, emerging into a state of adulthood (going from innocence to experience).
14. LOVE - plot involves the Protagonist overcoming the obstacles to love that keeps them from consummating (engaging in) true love.
15. FORBIDDEN LOVE - plot involves Protagonist(s) overcoming obstacles created by social mores and taboos to consummate their relationship (and sometimes finding it at too high a price to live with).
16. SACRIFICE - plot involves the Protagonist taking action(s) that is motivated by a higher purpose (concept) such as love, honor, charity or for the sake of humanity.
17. DISCOVERY - plot that is the most character-centered of all, involves the Protagonist having to overcome an upheavel(s) in their life, and thereby discovering something important (and buried) within them a better understanding of life (i.e., better appreciation of their life, a clearer purpose in their life, etc.)
18. WRETCHED EXCESS - plot involves a Protagonist who, either by choice or by accident, pushes the limits of acceptable behavior to the extreme and is forced to deal with the consequences (generally deals with the psychological decline of the character).
19. ASCENSION - rags-to-riches plot deals with the rise (success) of Protagonist due to a dominating character trait that helps them to succeed.
20. DECISION - riches-to-rags plot deals with the fall (destruction) of Protagonist due to dominating character trait that eventually destroys their success.
(Note: Sometimes #19 & #20 are combined into rags-to-riches-to-rags (or vice versa) of a Protagonist who does (or doesn't) learn to deal with their dominating character trait). For an in-depth look at these plots, read the excellent "20 Master Plots and How To Build Them" by Ronald B. Tobias."
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∙ 10y agoYou make an outline. Write out the basic parts of a plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Then, for each part, write what's going to be happening in your story and you have your plan of action!
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∙ 12y agoJust make bullet points of what you want to happen in the story
then put them in the order that you want the events to happen
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∙ 12y agoBy telling the main events in the story.
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What is the meaning of the plot in the book?
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All books have plots. The plot is what happens in the book.
How could you change the plot to make it appeal to a different audience?
Make it interesting and make another audience want to see your book
What is the plot in the book among the hidden?
First you asked what the beginning of this book was, and now the plot? For the second time, read the book!
How do you find the plot in a book?
The plot is simply what happens in the story or book. Pretend you're explaining the story to a friend and you'll know the plot.
Is a plot a genre?
No, a plot is a stroyline, and a genre is a type of book.
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read the book
What is plot in prose?
Plot in prose refers to the sequence of events that make up a story. It includes the central conflict, rising action, climax, and resolution. The plot drives the narrative forward and keeps readers engaged in the story.
Would a book with no plot be interesting?
A book with no plot may still be interesting if it offers a unique writing style, thought-provoking commentary, or engaging characters. However, the absence of a plot may make it challenging for readers who prefer a structured narrative with a clear storyline. Ultimately, whether a plotless book is considered interesting would depend on the individual reader's tastes and preferences.
