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Welcome to Masterplots Theater. Today we have Metamorphosis! This masterplot is not new. It dates back to the classic Greek writers, but it takes it’s name from a 1915 German novella by Franz Kafka. I just read the original Metamorphosis at the urging of my friend Cindy who guest posted (Writing Sci-Fi) a few weeks …
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Welcome back to Masterplots Theater! Today we are exploring one of the most popular masterplots of all time: The Love Story. And even if you’re not writing a full-on romance, most stories have an amorous subplot which contains the same plot elements. So without further ado, let’s fall in love! Love Story Plot Notes: The …
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Welcome back to Masterplots Theater. You just sat down to work on your next book and it features an explosive family relationship. If it spans decades of betrayal, abandonment and emotional scarring, chances are you’re writing a Kinsmen story. The Kinsmen is the classic family drama. It’s what most people call the family saga. For …
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Welcome to Masterplots Theater! Today we’re examining Juvenile Journal, which admittedly is a term I just made up so that I have something to write for the letter J. But still, there are many books out there written in a diary format. Perhaps your own teenage scribblings would make a great story… Journal Plot Notes: …
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Welcome back to Masterplots Theater! So far we’ve covered: A is for Adventure B is for Buddy Love C is for Chosen One D is for Dystopia E is for Escape F is for Fool Triumphant G is for Gothic H is for Happily-Ever-After Today we take on the Institutionalized Masterplot. Do you love to write about …
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Welcome back to Masterplots Theater! We continue today with G is for Gothic. However, if you’re joining us for the first time, here are the masterplots we’ve covered so far: A is for Adventure B is for Buddy Love C is for Chosen One D is for Dystopia E is for Escape F is for …
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Welcome to Masterplots Theater. In case you’re just joining us for the Blogging from A to Z Challenge, here are the Masterplots we’ve covered so far this month: A is for Adventure B is for Buddy Love C is for Chosen One D is for Dystopia The Escape masterplot is just the way it sounds. …
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Welcome back to Masterplots Theater! So far we’ve covered: – A is for Adventure – B is for Buddy Love – C is for Chosen One And today we tackle Dystopia! Despite the cry of “dystopian stories are sooooo over!” new ones come out every month. It feels to me that dystopia is not just a trend; …
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Hope you’re back in your comfy chair and ready for another episode of Masterplots Theater! Perhaps you’ve been contemplating a story idea that has two compelling lead characters and can’t decide which is the true hero. Well, I have good news for you — maybe you don’t have to choose! Today we study a masterplot …
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Welcome to Masterplots Theater! Our third year participating in the Blogging From A to Z Challenge. Perhaps you’re sitting in a comfy chair right now plotting a new story. It features a brilliant and daring scientist. Your character is short on emotional entanglements, but long on project commitment and wanderlust. You love to research exotic …
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