Comments on: Create a Compelling Plot with What-But-Therefore

By: Fiction How-To’s – Holy Land Tales

Fiction How-To’s – Holy Land Tales — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:53:15 +0000

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By: When Inspiration Wanes | Writers In The Storm

When Inspiration Wanes | Writers In The Storm — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:30:35 +0000

[…] This sentence gives a brief description of what your character is doing in the scene, who or what causes a complication or obstacle, and what your character does next. Find the more detailed description of the scene sentence in my post, “Create a Compelling Plot with What-But-Therefore”. […]

By: Lynette M Burrows

Lynette M Burrows — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:57:01 +0000

In reply to V.M.Sang. You are most welcome VM Sang. May it smooth your writing journey.

By: V.M.Sang

V.M.Sang — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:50:49 +0000

I like this. As a pantster, it will help me with my writing no end. Thank you for a simple explanation.

By: Lynette M Burrows

Lynette M Burrows — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:58:38 +0000

In reply to dholcomb1. Thank you, Denise. Taking a known story and breaking it down is one of the ways I learn best. It's good to know this example is helpful to other writers.

By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:57:07 +0000

I like the way you used the story to explain it.

denise

By: Lynette M Burrows

Lynette M Burrows — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:32:54 +0000

In reply to Mary Bailey. Thank you, Mary. I appreciate your taking time to let me know that.

By: Lynette M Burrows

Lynette M Burrows — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:32:14 +0000

In reply to Ellen Buikema. Being willing to try new things is a brave thing. I hope you find it helpful, Ellen.

By: Mary Bailey

Mary Bailey — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:16:33 +0000

I always enjoy reading your posts. They are very informative, and I appreciate your taking the time to share your knowledge.

By: Ellen Buikema

Ellen Buikema — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:44:06 +0000

I often use 'this happened causing that, and then what happens is ...'. which works pretty well for me so far. As a pantser with a glaze of plotting, I find outlines restricting. I'll give your But-Where-Therefore a try. Thanks!