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. | Every writer approaches that first blank page or screen differently. Some complete a full outline and character history before they even begin to write, while others set out with only a vague plan mapped out in their minds. With the first approach, however, a writer can get so bogged down with details, that nothing feels fresh when (s)he sits down to write. And every one knows that vague maps can lead to wrong turns and can end you up in unexpected, and often, undesirable places. Using a plot chart can put you somewhere in between the two extremes. A plot chart is simply a list of plot points, or scenes, arranged in chronological order. Think of everything you want to happen in your story. Write it all down, then go back and number what should come first, second, and so on. As you complete each scene, cross it off your list with a red pen and go on to the next. Leave spaces on your plot chart to insert new scenes as they come to you. You can refer to your list as your work progresses, and all those bright red check marks will signal how much you've accomplished. Fiction Writer's Connection PO Box 72300 Albuquerque, NM 87195 Phone:(505) 352-9490  click here to subscribe to Writer's Digest |
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