She stakes her claim on her story boldly and with confidence. Quickly, it becomes apparent to me that the writer is speaking in a …
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Too Much of a Good Thing
She's crafted a terrific beginning. The first quarter of her story introduces all the major characters within high-action scenes …
Subplots Fall Into Place
A fantastic subplot -- both riveting and taking place in an exotic locale -- spans from the beginning of the Middle to nearly the …
A Case of Subplot Overload
Subplots reign in the Middle (1/2) of novels, memoirs, and screenplays. Developing a few is a good tip if you find yourself …