Dramatic Action

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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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character emotional development profile plot line | Dramatic Action | International Plot Writing Month | Martha Alderson | plot whisperer

Resistance
ByMartha Alderson January 7, 2009

Comment from yesterday’s post Great Doubt. Great Faith. Great Effort: “This is one of my biggest struggles. I have faith…

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Character emotions | Dramatic Action | plot whisperer | writing scenes

Character Emotion
ByMartha Alderson October 10, 2008

In order to continue to reading or watching, readers and audiences need to understand and care about the…

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Character Emotional Development | Dramatic Action | Elements of plot | no plot no problem | Thematic Significance

No-plot, Really No Problem??
ByMartha Alderson July 28, 2008

I recently received the following: “I’ve a topic for you. What about the no-plot novel? I’ve always argued…

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