Writing: Plot and Setting

Sequencing is important in stories because it helps create a logical flow of events, allowing readers to follow the plot easily. It also helps build tension and suspense by controlling the timing of key events. Additionally, sequencing contributes to character development and helps maintain the overall coherence of the narrative.

Readers are alerted to the plot unfolding through the sequence of events, changes in character relationships or dynamics, conflict or tension building, and the advancement of the story towards resolution. Clues such as foreshadowing, dialogue, and shifts in pacing can also indicate key plot developments.

Setting in novels helps establish the mood, atmosphere, and overall tone of the story. It can also provide important context for the characters' actions and motivations. Additionally, a well-developed setting can immerses readers in the world of the story and make it more engaging.

In fiction the enveloping action is the one action that gives the story unity. It is an archetypal, universal action such as anger, love or some lack of love, loss of innocence, or any action that bespeaks the human condition and which is not just typical but archetypical, that is, an action that every person in every time and place will commit and which enforms the actions proper of the story. As Aristotle said, "What gives a story unity is not as the masses believe that it is about one personbut that it is about one action. THE ILIAD is about wrath. "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall" is about the inability to forget. The key to understanding the enveloping action of a story is to perceive what the controlling image is for that image contains the essence of the enveloping action. In a finished work of art, the perception of the controlling image and the enveloping action is the surest way to ensure that the reader understands the story as well as the writer of the story. The actions proper are the many, the enveloping action the one; the appearance and the reality. Every fictive work of art is a metaphor for a universal action. In the end, "A Worn Path" is a metaphor for the way a writer works.

Including one close location in a mystery setting can create a sense of intimacy and claustrophobia, intensifying feelings of suspense and tension. It also limits the pool of suspects, making it easier for the audience to follow the investigation and try to piece together the mystery themselves. Additionally, a confined setting can help amplify the psychological and emotional dynamics between characters, adding layers of complexity to the story.

It depends on what you want to happen. It's your story. Are you looking for a way to break an unbreakable chain? That's not going to happen if you made it unbreakable, so you'd better go back and make it breakable instead.

A vignette or a flash fiction piece is typically shorter than a short story. Vignettes are brief snapshots or scenes, while flash fiction is a complete story told in a very condensed form, often no more than a few hundred words.

Stories often involve conflict or problems because they create tension and drive the narrative forward. Problems provide opportunities for characters to grow, change, and overcome obstacles, making the story more engaging and relatable to audiences. Ultimately, resolving these problems can lead to a satisfying conclusion or moral lesson for the audience.

The character gradually becomes aware of their surroundings, the sounds and sensations of the world around them filtering into their consciousness. As they blink blearily and stretch, their thoughts slowly shift from the hazy realm of dreams to the pressing reality of the day ahead. The transition from sleep to wakefulness is often depicted as a liminal state, capturing a moment of vulnerability and potential.

It's called an interpolated tale ....it is trait of the picturesque novel where we have a loose plot .

In the simplest terms it is called a subplot. An interpolated plot has a higher degree of dependency on the plot that 'frames' it and couldn't exist without the presence of the framing plot.

Yes, typically the greatest moment of suspense in a story is found in the climax. This is where the tension reaches its peak and the outcome of the conflict is revealed, keeping readers on the edge of their seats wondering what will happen next.

In order to be a writer, you need to be able to come up with plots. If you cannot think of a good murder plot, you should not write a murder story - write something that is so interesting to you that you already know how it's going to turn out!

Everybody from Aristotle to Mark Twain will tell you that the story should begin 'in the middle of things'. That means that the plot or even the crisis that defines the plot should be introduced as soon as possible.

In order to make convincing magic spells and potions, you have to give up the idea that they have to have "magical" names. Real magicians just call them what they do, such as a love potion, a healing spell, or an invisibility amulet.

The best story theme is subjective and often depends on personal preferences. Some popular themes include love, friendship, overcoming adversity, and self-discovery. Ultimately, the best theme is one that resonates with the audience and leaves a lasting impact.

The setting is not always important to the story because the focus may be more on the characters, plot, or themes. Some stories can transcend specific settings and be relatable across different locations or time periods. In these cases, the setting may serve as a backdrop rather than a crucial element in driving the narrative.

The mood in a story is something that can be set throughout a story. At any moment it can change as well. The mood can go from bemusing to frightened to amused. All in the span of a few pages. As the author you decide the mood for a story and how you change it depends on your story. Of course in setting a mood or changing it, of course it must make sense.

No one part of a story is more important than another. If you don't have a strong setting, the theme won't show through because the readers will be confused about where and when the story is taking place. If you have a weak plot or unrealistic characters, the same thing will happen. All parts work together to make a good story.

Slow motion is a movie or film technique -- you don't use it when you're writing. If you happen to have some sort of science fiction or fantasy device that makes everything move in slow motion, you just say "everything moved in slow motion."

The themes in "Bone" by Fae Myenne Ng include the complexities of family relationships, the impact of cultural heritage on personal identity, and the struggles of immigrant communities in America. The story delves into the characters' attempts to navigate traditions and modernity while dealing with loss and grief.

I don't think you're understanding the term properly. Conflict means tension. There's no list of "Put the conflict here and then put something else" when you're writing a story. Conflict must come throughout the story, right up to the climax, or your story is boring.

"Avalanche" by Arthur Roth is a suspenseful thriller that follows the story of a group of people trapped in a ski resort after an avalanche hits. As they struggle to survive in the harsh conditions, secrets and tensions among the group come to light, leading to a gripping tale of survival, betrayal, and redemption. The characters must confront their pasts and work together to overcome the challenges they face in order to make it out alive.

I could write a story about an epic battle between opposing kingdoms fighting for control of a magical relic that can change the course of history. The battle would include elements of strategy, bravery, sacrifice, and unexpected twists that ultimately decide the fate of the kingdoms.