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to develop a story so that you take readers on an unforgettable journey is key to becoming a great novelist.
Step 1: Study effective examples of plot development
Reading is a great way to improve at any stage of the writing process because great writers give us inspiring examples of how to get each element of craft right.
Some writers are particularly noted for their command of plot. Even if their work lies outside of your usual genre interests, read their novels for insights. While you do so, keep a reading journal and note effective elements of their storytelling.
Ask some questions; they are not limited either
How do the characters in the novel change over time?
What is the main sequence of events (what happens in the novel and when?)
What are the locations the story takes place in? What benefit does each setting offer to the overall story structure and development?
Step 2: Use a plotting process that will shape your story
Great plots begin with curiosity and good ideas.
It helps if your story begins with an intriguing hypothetical situation (for example, the premise of Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-four: A tyrannical political regime has criminalized independent thought as ‘thoughtcrime’). A good story idea should be fleshed out through a focused plotting process that will shape your story, however.
Developing a detailed summary is a useful exercise for letting ideas for characters and plot points grow and settle. You might depart from your outline substantially while you draft. Even so, the exercise will help you start thinking about your book as a connected whole.
Personal Example:
Namjoon has a knack for solving mysteries with the help of a ghost named Yoongi who gives him clues. Namjoon has to solve a series of murders in Seoul korea in order to find out how Yoongi has died and hopefully to catch his murderer.
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