The Author Alchemist Blog
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The Plotting Dilemma: Making Story Structure Work for You
The beautiful thing about the structure of the Flexible Writerβs Framework is that you can apply it at any stage of your writing processβwhich makes it perfect for pantsers and plotters alike. Learn how it works in this post.
Introducing The Flexible Writerβs Blueprint Book
A brief introduction to my upcoming book for writers, The Flexible Writer's Blueprint: How to Structure Your Novel for Plotters, Pantsers, and Everyone In Between and how you can get early access and get your questions answered now.
Troubleshooting Plot Problems with the Log Line
An appropriately-crafted log line may not be a magic wand to fix plot problems, but it comes close. Check out these three common causes for βproject flame-outβ to help you fix your story.
Your Story in a Single Sentence Part 1: The Log Line
Creating a log line before you begin drafting (or even after!) lets you see whether you have a story that will carry a novel or help you flesh out an idea into something that will. Use this simple plot structure device to make sure you have a story worth telling.