Plot Development

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  1. JBean

    How to plot a story

    JBean, Feb 8, 2023 ... 7 8 9
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    Nomad416
    Jul 2, 2023
  2. NateSean
    Locked

    Why Did You Waste That On Fanfiction?

    NateSean, May 5, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    Cogito
    May 19, 2011
  3. BrBwithagun

    jaw-dropping plot ideas - yours or what you've read

    BrBwithagun, Aug 18, 2012 ... 2
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    7,668
    Sydrak
    Nov 5, 2012
  4. hvb

    Is everyone writing fantasy?

    hvb, Jan 19, 2014 ... 7 8 9
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    200
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    7,651
    zaneoriginal
    Jul 23, 2014
  5. Jon Sikes

    Seat-Of-Your-Pants vs Outlining

    Jon Sikes, Apr 11, 2015 ... 3 4 5
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    7,638
    jannert
    Apr 17, 2015
  6. FinishingFlight

    Techniques for Time Lapse

    FinishingFlight, Feb 2, 2013
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    7,630
    Tazoe
    Feb 4, 2013
  7. MisterOz_GatorLover

    Need help creating a plot that involves a female lead that isn't into watching sports

    MisterOz_GatorLover, Dec 29, 2010 ... 3 4 5
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    7,503
    MisterOz_GatorLover
    Apr 17, 2011
  8. lordofhats
    Locked

    Werewolf Characters

    lordofhats, Apr 22, 2008
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    starrynight89
    May 14, 2008
  9. EdFromNY

    Why Ask??

    EdFromNY, Jun 19, 2013 ... 5 6 7
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    7,378
    EdFromNY
    Jul 3, 2013
  10. dagga00

    rags to riches story ideas

    dagga00, Oct 24, 2018
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    7,373
    Cave Troll
    Nov 30, 2018
  11. Nicolle Evans

    To prologue or not to prologue?

    Nicolle Evans, Sep 3, 2016 ... 3 4 5
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    7,358
    jannert
    Dec 18, 2016
  12. frigocc

    Biggest Plot Pet Peeves?

    frigocc, Mar 5, 2019 ... 6 7 8
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    7,345
    frigocc
    Mar 11, 2019
  13. cherrya

    What is the turning point of a strong friendship? How can it be achieved?

    cherrya, Jun 11, 2018
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    7,328
    Tom Tarrant
    Jan 24, 2021
  14. Anonymouzz

    Ideas for effects of a Curse and My Curse Idea

    Anonymouzz, Aug 20, 2017
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    7,247
    halisme
    Aug 20, 2017
  15. QuestionNoodle

    Starting with a flashback?

    QuestionNoodle, Jun 8, 2014
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    10
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    7,223
    mammamaia
    Jun 11, 2014
  16. minstrel

    Why kill our darlings?

    minstrel, Aug 17, 2016 ... 7 8 9
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    7,193
    Oscar Leigh
    Aug 24, 2016
  17. Nicola

    Can You *Steal* A Plot?

    Nicola, Sep 25, 2016 ... 2
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    7,120
    Steerpike
    Oct 28, 2016
  18. malaupp

    Arranged Marriage Plot: To Love Or Not to Love?

    malaupp, Dec 15, 2016
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    7,117
    malaupp
    Dec 27, 2016
  19. Lea`Brooks

    Short story or novel -- how to extend the plot

    Lea`Brooks, Jun 30, 2013
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    7,098
    Cogito
    Jun 30, 2013
  20. Wayjor Frippery

    So, theme, what is it?

    Wayjor Frippery, May 15, 2016 ... 6 7 8
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    7,065
    Sack-a-Doo!
    Jun 12, 2016
  21. GB reader

    Does every story need a conflict?

    GB reader, May 19, 2017
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    GB reader
    May 21, 2017
  22. HellOnEarth

    The 7 Basic Plots

    HellOnEarth, Mar 5, 2007
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    6,959
    Robert
    Mar 9, 2007
  23. Cyb3r Elite

    Different Ways to Die

    Cyb3r Elite, Aug 8, 2016
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    6,906
    big soft moose
    Aug 16, 2016
  24. bastionbalthazar

    Religeon: What I don't know

    bastionbalthazar, Feb 7, 2011 ... 3 4 5
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    6,812
    holaratcha
    Feb 18, 2011
  25. JCKey618
    Locked

    Do you plan out your plot before beginning to write or does it come as you write?

    JCKey618, Dec 29, 2008 ... 2 3
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    6,803
    khat
    Mar 4, 2009
  26. Shmoodle

    Fantasy Magic Systems

    Shmoodle, Mar 13, 2011
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    14
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    6,788
    Chromacide
    Sep 22, 2012
  27. Ralinde

    Vampires and Wizards - What Next?

    Ralinde, Jul 24, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    6,712
    Gail Winds
    Sep 3, 2011
  28. IDontDrinkKoolaid

    Randomness; using dice in creative writing

    IDontDrinkKoolaid, Dec 17, 2017
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    6,660
    GlitterRain7
    Dec 25, 2017
  29. Ice Queen

    How long must a Prologue be?

    Ice Queen, Apr 23, 2011 ... 2 3
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    6,639
    Ice Queen
    Apr 25, 2011
  30. MilesTro

    Action Driven Completey

    MilesTro, Mar 22, 2013 ... 5 6 7
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    6,551
    MilesTro
    Apr 11, 2013
  31. Florent150

    Writing a good Dystopian

    Florent150, Jan 21, 2011
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    7
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    6,537
    kylesesh
    Jan 22, 2011
  32. pensmightierthanthesword

    For story purposes, can someone build their own smartphone, computers, and OS from scratch?

    pensmightierthanthesword, Jan 26, 2017 ... 3 4 5
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    6,525
    Ettina
    May 28, 2017
  33. WriterIan

    Types of Conflict That Define Plot

    WriterIan, Nov 2, 2008
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    12
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    6,492
    mammamaia
    Nov 4, 2008
  34. Matt!

    GONZO Journalism (ideas needed)

    Matt!, Apr 28, 2011
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    6,480
    sprirj
    Aug 2, 2015
  35. NigellaStory88

    How long should have a prologue be?

    NigellaStory88, Jan 4, 2018
    Replies:
    8
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    6,462
    WaffleWhale
    Jan 19, 2018
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