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How to Plot a Book

Every writer has their own way of working on their book, but learning how to plot effectively can save you a lot of time and heartache. Knowing where you plot is leading, while giving yourself enough freedom to be spontaneous, is the focus of this free e-course from Chapterly. Over the course of five lessons, you’ll learn the basics of plotting vs. pantsing, and we’ll show you how to create story arcs that will keep your readers turning the pages.

Learn the difference between protagonists, antagonists, and allies, and the vital role each character type plays in your story. Follow the guided outline included in the course to summarize your plot, discover how to use themes and motifs to reinforce the overall message of your story, and make your words jump off the page (or screen!) as you master pacing like a pro.

Taught over five quick, easy-to-follow lessons, this masterclass in plotting condenses the secrets experienced authors wish they’d known before they’d started writing, giving you a foolproof template for outlining and writing your story. Whatever genre you’re writing, however loosely you like to outline, follow along with this course and see your story taking shape.

Included in this course:

● Plotting vs. pantsing

● Understanding pacing

● How to create story and character arcs

● Protagonists, antagonists, and allies

● Using themes and motifs

● Chapterly’s story outline template

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