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Definition of Plot for Writers
ByMartha Alderson March 10, 2010

Plot integrates dramatic action, a character’s emotional development, and thematic significance in a story. To further break down plot: PLOT…

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The Deeper the Meaning, the More Lasting the Project
ByMartha Alderson February 20, 2009

Every story that becomes a classic has at least three universal plot threads: (1) Character Emotional Development(2) Dramatic…

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WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU THINK PLOT?
ByMartha Alderson August 5, 2008

Recently, I asked a random sampling of writers not familiar with my work what they thought of plot….

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What do you think when you think plot?
ByMartha Alderson May 6, 2008

Kids and teens learn in school that plot is a series of events linked by cause and effect….

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