Planning the emotional response your novel invokes in its readers

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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