Author Lisa Cron explains how to use theme, protagonist's inner issue, and plot to make sure your story has a point that will appeal to the reader and keep them reading.
not only will your story be easier to craft, you wouldn't bother telling them about it. to pin down before you begin writing. Without a point, First, the theme. the theme defines how the characters will treat each other. by seeing how it works in action in the next movie.
Author
Lisa Cron
Released
1/31/2013- What is a story?
- Hooking your reader
- Feeling what the protagonist feels
- Being specific
- Creating suspense and conflict
- Writing flashbacks and subplots
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Crafting stories54s
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1. What Is a Story?
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2. Hooking Your Reader
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3. All Stories Make a Point
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4. Feeling What the Protagonist Feels
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5. All Protagonists Have a Goal
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6. Uncovering Your Protagonist's Inner Issue
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7. Being Specific Rather Than Vague
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8. Suspense and Conflict
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9. Cause and Effect
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Example: Cause and effect4m 16s
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10. What Can Go Wrong, Must
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11. Setups, Payoffs, and the Clues in Between
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12. Flashbacks, Subplots, and Foreshadowing
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