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Back-story Informs Front Story
ByMartha Alderson March 2, 2011

Fascinating consultation today. The back-story the writer has developed becomes a clear motivating force behind the protagonist’s actions…

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Directory for Plot Series
ByMartha Alderson February 24, 2011

To the right of this post is a list of the 22 Steps in the Plot Series: How do…

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Writing Deadlines
ByMartha Alderson February 20, 2011

Nothing worse than when a writer commits to a deadline and then is unable / unwilling to accomplish…

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Goals versus Need
ByMartha Alderson February 16, 2011

Goals create the front story or dramatic action plot of novels, memoirs, and screenplays. A goal tied to…

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