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* [http://writetodone.com/2012/04/27/6-ways-to-hack-into-your-emotions-and-become-infinitely-more-creative/ 6 Ways To Hack Into Your Emotions And Become Infinitely More Creative] - ''A guest post by Ollin Morales of [http://ollinmorales.wordpress.com/about/ Courage 2 Create]''
 
* [http://writetodone.com/2012/04/27/6-ways-to-hack-into-your-emotions-and-become-infinitely-more-creative/ 6 Ways To Hack Into Your Emotions And Become Infinitely More Creative] - ''A guest post by Ollin Morales of [http://ollinmorales.wordpress.com/about/ Courage 2 Create]''
 
* [http://www.copyblogger.com/start-with-a-story/ How to Weave a Story that Instantly Captivates Your Audience] - Sean D'Souza
 
* [http://www.copyblogger.com/start-with-a-story/ How to Weave a Story that Instantly Captivates Your Audience] - Sean D'Souza
* [http://thewritersalleys.blogspot.com/2012/06/before-you-type-end-creating-emotional.html Before you type THE END, creating emotional resonance with your final scenes]
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* [http://thewritersalleys.blogspot.com/2012/06/before-you-type-end-creating-emotional.html Before you type THE END, creating emotional resonance with your final scenes] by Karen Schravemade
* [http://theprosers.blogspot.com/2012/03/creating-emotional-resonance.html The Prosers - Creating emotional resonance]
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* [http://theprosers.blogspot.com/2012/03/creating-emotional-resonance.html The Prosers - Creating emotional resonance] by [http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618345950149423623 MaryAnn Pope]

Revision as of 18:14, 21 September 2012

This is for an October 6th workshop (2012)

Plotters and Pantsers

People have different preferences about how much preparation they need before they begin writing their novels.

Approaches towards plotting/planning

  • Mindmaps (XMind and Freeplane)
  • index cards and bulletin boards
  • snowflake method

Your Story Idea

Exercise

Compelling Characters

Exercise

Engaging Plots

Exercise

Gripping Scenes

Exercise

References