Ahh, subplots. Such a slippery slope, but they can be soooo amazing to add character to your story. Thank you! Videos on subplots are extremely helpful.
This have been Helpful! Thank you! My fav subplots are: romantic, politics,and another character's love story or past that will effect the story in some way.
I may be horrible at writing and I know it, but I can proudly say my subplot is epic. It undermines the entire main plot and throws the entire climax into chaos and ties right into the protagonists family and motive. So now I just gotta learn to write so I can actually get this thing down on a page!
It took me a while to understand subplots - and actually to understand that a) so many novels rely on subplots and b) so much character backstory can be revealed through subplot, mainly romantic. Thanks, Vivien! Great video.
Subplots come natural to me. They bloom like flowers in the spring. My main problem, when writing, is that i have to do alot of research on my part. Such as different era's or culture. Like if I wanted to write a story about a girl growing up in the hood. Being neither a girl or from the hood, it would be difficult to write an accurate experience. I feel my stories have all the elements to make a great story. Just find it difficult to find the right words to Capture it. I think I would be that person that pitches great ideas lol
This video was so helpful. Subplots are all I'm worried about when I'm writing a novel. Throughout your video these random and wonderful subplots kept popping up in my mind and now I'm not fretting over it at all. You give awesome writing advice.
It’s funny, because are you talking about subplots… I think your microphone and your lighting decided to be a subplot to this video LOL trying to switch it up on you! Camera, “she wants Subplots!? I’ll show her subplots” And then the battery dies lol
This is the most helpfull writing video I have watched, thank you so much! :) I had no idea how to do subplots right. I liked all the types of subplot, but the love story one will not work for my protagonist, so I'll probably give it to one of my side characters. By the other hand, I have many antagonists, so this one will work really well, hehe.
Current subplot I'm working with that I'm really diggin' is, the ex lover of the protagonist's love interest, comes back into said love interests life and the two have unfinished business that complicates said love interests relationship with the protagonist. That was confusing, sorry. Protagonist falls in love. It's going great. Love interest has an ex who pops up in the main story, love interest is torn between ex and protagonist for some strong reason. Maybe the love interest thought the ex was dead. In my plot, the love interest finds out soon after falling for protagonist, that she's pregnant from her ex. She's torn between protagonist, and the social/familial pressure of raising the child with bio dad. That's all in addition to what the protagonist is dealing with in the main plot.
Thanks for the video, Vivian!!! I absolutly love planning subplots, in fact, I was planning some for my novel-in-progress today in school!😂 Your videos are so helpful!!
Great content Vivien! You've just clarified a lot of things regarding the subplot for me! Romantic subplots are always a favorite for me, but family and friend subplots are a close second.
I love subplots with characters, who build a family-like relationship with friends and people close to them. I don't mean in a romantic way tho. As an example, someone travelling together or something and at the end someone basically adopts the kid of the team.
Subplots are super important! Is one of the elements that sometimes keep the reader hooked and eager to keep going! And not to mention the super well used romantic subplot😏😏
You're right about romantic subplots. They are used a lot, but I love them. I also really enjoy subplots that strengthen a relationship with a secondary character, particularly in a familial way. The wise old woman is a personal favorite.
Very helpful Vivian! My favorite subplot is relationships, whether it’s platonic or romantic. I love when another character helps our protagonist along on their soul journey 🤗
You read my mind! I was hoping to find video about subplots yesterday, and then BOOM! This is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much. Vivien, I’ve been here from the start, and your videos have been a great help for me along my writing journey.
Another great video - all your points were so insightful! subplots can be a challenge, but I think they're a great strategy for bringing secondary characters to life and giving them purpose beyond simply serving the main character's own needs.
This video was very helpful to me, thank you very much! And my favorite kinds of subplots are the familial and the past coming back into the character's life, especially when they are combined. I just think it's so effective because basically everyone can relate to family drama; it's one of the things that shapes us into the adults we become, and even then have influence over us.
Great video, Vivian. One of the most helpful videos I've seen. Romantic subplots are one of the easiest subplots to think of, but can add a lot of emotion to the story. Another great place to find subplots is to ask yourself what is your main protag's nasty habit or destructive behavior he is trying to break, like a drinking or gambling problem. Or maybe he struggles with flirting with pretty girls, which is not a good thing to do, especially on the day before he is to get married. :-) BTW, I tried signing up for your newsletter, and it says to check my email box to confirm my subscription, but it hasn't shown up yet. I'll keep looking.
This was really interesting. I always wanted to add more depth to my stories and didn't know how to approach subplot, so this is really helpful. Thank you for sharing your insights. :)
Hey there, I'm new to the channel, but I'm already impressed! Your helping me a lot in learning how to put my ideas in actual concrete use. Thank you so much and please don't stop making videos!!! :D
Thanks, this was very helpful. My protagonist needs a subplot to flesh out her character, and I'll likely be choosing one of these options go go forward. Love your channel!
Great advice! I was so unsure if my story had the right kind/amount of subplots, but they all fit in with the examples you gave. Now I understand how to develop them further and tie them in with the ending better too, so thank youuuu
I’m not a vocal coach, but I’m a singer. As you talk your larynx naturally sinks until there’s friction. My choir director had me do a really nasal Minnie Mouse voice to get my larynx to rise back up. Might be worth a try…
I wrote a fantasy saga and 1/2 of my characters were left in the shade, so i was thinking about killing them off because they didn't serve any dramatic purpose and i couldn't find a way to integrate them into the main story. Then i added a subplot for them to leave the main group and deal with, and it really gave them a chance to shine, i was so stoked with how it had turned out. The subplot didn't seem tacked on either, it was compelling in its own right.
8:11 In the Narniad itself ... it seems each book was built around one astrological planet. MN - Venus LWW - Jupiter HHB - Mercury PC - Mars VDT - Sol SC - Luna LB - Saturn (+ fix stars at the very ending after passing through the narrow gate). For each of these, what would you consider the appropriate "subplot (different) planet"? Is it realised?
Although prologues aren't encouraged, would it be useful to have one that establishes who this second antagonist is and show the reader what his character is and why he'd choose to help the hero against the main villain?
I’m so concerned about the way I write, like I’m really fast paced. So basically my character is a vigilante, and the first chapter, I go about introducing the villain of the story *The house of cards* which is basically a large organisation that consists of multiple factions like; Diamonds, clubs, Hearts ETC.. But what I’m concerned about is when I actually introduce the protagonist, like full on.. one day his in Washington, and then the next page, his been to Australia, and his now working with a science group researching Atlantis. Like I really don’t know how to transition with detail to basically anything. Let me give you a page of my book and please let me know what you think. Thanks! The detective reached for and opened the gate door which caused a loud screeching sound, as if a cat was having children late at night. It slid to the other side of the wall, letting him inside. Inside was complete darkness, the only light appeared from the moon outside of the hole filled factory. The factory was really big, it was clearly tearing apart with age, as bits of metal hung from the roof. The detective moved away from the entrance closer to the shadows. It was clear to him that he was being watched. “It was you wasn’t it?” He whispered into the darkness. “We’ve been working together for the Ghan murders, and the street wars related to Kyla Blevins. You should know that I don’t use a gun.” A figure appeared behind the defective, he clearly knew exactly what Plegan was talking about. He was wearing white robes that led into a hoodie covering his face. His feet were covered by what seemed to be a buskin (an Ancient Greek boot, that covered his legs up to his knee.) The detective turned around to face the man. But just as he did, time slowed down for Plegan. The man came running at him very quickly. But to the detective, it seemed as if it took hours.. “GET THE FUCK DOWN” He stammered as he ran at the detective and bought him to the ground, within seconds the place started getting riddled with bullets. The rebound made noises so close to their ears the detective squirmed each time. Suddenly the bullets came to a holt. And for a brief moment, nothing happened.. just the sound of the night could be heard. The detective quickly ran into the darkness of the factory, so that he could see what was happening. The sound of people opening truck doors and closing them filled the factory. “They’re coming.” Then after a few short moments of silence, “Stay here.” The man whispered. “Move in” a scream came from outside. They didn’t know what they were walking into “PUSHING IN” a voice came from outside as they flung a stun grenade into the Area. During that moment where the stun grenade went off, and light filled the factory for about half a millisecond The man (Who went by the name Fantasia) could be seen on the ceiling. The people screaming moved into the factory. They looked like soldiers.. they wore gear similar to that of someone in the marine corps, with night vision goggles. And AR M4’s which were military weapons. But just as two of them moved in, Fantasia dropped on them like a boulder.. slashing one of their necks and knocking the weapon out of the other soldiers hand. The remaining soldier tried to fight. Like it just feels too fast paced for me. Anyway thanks for your videos, they’ve really been helping me out throughout this journey.
That was very fast passed, but if it only happens every so often and the entire story isn't that fast, it should be good. Also, you made me laugh with the, "as if a cat was having children late at night." Because I've never heard it before
My favorite subplot for one of my MCs is the revealing of her secret phobia and how she got that way, as well as how she has to face her fear indirectly throughout the series just to have to face it head on later on. I just hope my beta readers will like it as much as I do. Could you do a video on subtlety sometime? Thanks! :D
Without consciously doing so, the rough draft of my novel has 2 subplots. I'm still going to add a family one (mother issues) and a humor one... or maybe that will be the humor one!
First, I love the video, subplots were never a problem for me (though for many of my friends they are) and it was nice to hear someone else's take on it. With that being said, I have a question that isn't about subplots, but I feel like this is a good place to get a consensus for it. My friend and I are arguing about have real places in a realistic fiction book I'm writing, I think its ok as long as you put a disclaimer at the start of the book saying something along the lines of "While some of the locations in this book are real, the way they are used is purely fictional." The main location that we are arguing about is a school, which is one of the three main places in the book. What are your thoughts (To everyone) about this subject?
The subplot I'm writing focuses on one of the protagonist's companions who slowly tricks him in each chapter to letting him think there's someone eviler but in the end it all ties together Sidenote: don't know if that made any sense but I tried my best... So yeah
I hate when tech issues happen during shoots, especially when you have to shoot more than once. Good job charging ahead anyway. :) FYI, I noticed that your background kept coming in and out of focus. Wondering if something was up with the camera during the shoot too.
I've just started the most important subplot not featuring Susan Pevensie herself (yes, it's a fan fic novel, probably I'll make no cent of it). Key turning point in Su's plot : she saves a girl from being forced into aborting under false pretences. Logically required subplot : how does the girl continue avoiding it? Georg(ina) Kirrin and her gipsy friend do have a thing to do with it. (yes, it's a cross over, featuring Famous Five AND Club des Cinq at least marginally : my fan fic theory on why sth like five years of school time contains sth like ten years of holidays and adventures is distributing the adventures between two related families, each having a lonely cousin and her three cousins who are more hip) ...
Two years late, but I'm a vocal coach! It sounds to me like you use the lower portion of your range when speaking formally (a super common habit for public speakers, since we code deeper voices as being more credibility thanks to ye olde patriarchy) and at the lowest end of that, you can hear the tension and scratch in your voice. Over a longer recording session, those moments add up pretty quickly to cause fatigue. I would try slightly raising your pitch to help combat throat soreness and exhaustion in longer recordings
Does anyone else have difficulties knowing if something is a subplot? The story I'm writing has several different things that tie into it, but I wouldn't really call them full subplots. They're mostly just character relationships, overcoming of flaws and stuff but if I left it all out I wouldn't really have a story anymore. I'm sorry, but I guess I still don't really get subplots. The overarching emotion would be sadness or drama I guess, but that's mostly because the backstories of my characters are pretty sad... What I really want to say is: I can't really seperate my main plot from my subplot. If I try to figure out the main plot it's the same as a synopsis
My favorite subplot: something creeping up from someone's past because of the main character beginning on the journey of the story. Someone having done something in their past to get themselves to the nice position they hold now but now it's coming back to bite them. It makes me, as a reader, feel sympathy for the poor (doctor, lawyer, business person, successful mother, etc.) to have this nonsense from their past dredged up now.
Do you find that there's a fatigue among modern readers regarding romantic subplots, especially in non-romantic genres, or can it still be done well? I *think* I have an interesting angle to take it in the fantasy book I'm writing, but I'm a little nervous about readers saying "ugh, this again?" or something like that.
I’m here bcuz am not quite sure what subplots are From the video it seems i have subplots but i never knew they were called subplots One is family issues: the mc’s father is dead and mother grieves the father’s death still as a drunk and a sad excuse for a mother and a lazy bum who refuses to work so her daughter’s have to The mc’s sister gets captured in another country The love interest’s parents are nobility, they are posh and classy, but absolutely hate each other behind closed doors The mc’s best friend starts to fall for a guy that represents the exact thing she hates: nobility I am assuming that if it directly affects the plot, then it is not a subplot... but parts of the main plot🤷🏽♀️.. these that I have listed affect the plot but not directly, it more affects the characters
Hey, I am working on a High Fantasy Novel... And I am having trouble with Chapter One. I have worked on the world building for four years, and just finished the Prologue, but Chapter One just isn't working out that much...
•Subplots ~•A subplot is help us understand the main character -Ex. Their Motivations. How they react in certain situations. What they think is important in life. their flaws. •~ Subplots are stories that allow us to get to know the main character before the climax/plot -Subplots need a beginning middle and end of some sort *Subplots must AFFECT the MAIN PLOT -Finding Subplots/Coming up ~•What is protagonists relationship with family Ex: siblings & parents ~•This can be used to highlight the different sides of your character by adding meaning to a flaw that ends up affecting the main plot Secondary antagonist can be used to strengthen the battle with main antagonist. A past history that crops back up to hurt the main character -Family, Past Lover Wasn’t a problem before, but ever since the journey to main plot it arises **Presents a flaw protagonist has to overcome before climac
I am chuckling at some funny moments here. 2nd, when I was young and reading Lord of the Rings, I would get bored with Sam and Frodo and couldn't wait to get back to Merry and Pippen with the Ents (giant talking trees), but I am now writing in first person, through one first-person narrator, so I can't really get so immersed into a subplot. 3rd, your voice sounds fine!
are subplots continuous throughout the story (main plot), or is it supposed to start somewhere during the main plot and then also end before the main plot ends? Or am I confusing subplots with events now
I love romantic subplots and subplots that let you get to know a secondary character better.
Ahh, subplots. Such a slippery slope, but they can be soooo amazing to add character to your story. Thank you! Videos on subplots are extremely helpful.
I like Romantic and mysterious subplots. :) It's good to see your videos weekly, too.
Caladran Those are what I like too! I love adding a little mystery into everything I write and love reading mystery.
This have been Helpful! Thank you! My fav subplots are: romantic, politics,and another character's love story or past that will effect the story in some way.
I love romance and horror subplots! They're the best! XD
I may be horrible at writing and I know it, but I can proudly say my subplot is epic. It undermines the entire main plot and throws the entire climax into chaos and ties right into the protagonists family and motive. So now I just gotta learn to write so I can actually get this thing down on a page!
It took me a while to understand subplots - and actually to understand that a) so many novels rely on subplots and b) so much character backstory can be revealed through subplot, mainly romantic.
Thanks, Vivien! Great video.
Subplots come natural to me. They bloom like flowers in the spring. My main problem, when writing, is that i have to do alot of research on my part. Such as different era's or culture. Like if I wanted to write a story about a girl growing up in the hood. Being neither a girl or from the hood, it would be difficult to write an accurate experience. I feel my stories have all the elements to make a great story. Just find it difficult to find the right words to Capture it. I think I would be that person that pitches great ideas lol
This video was so helpful. Subplots are all I'm worried about when I'm writing a novel. Throughout your video these random and wonderful subplots kept popping up in my mind and now I'm not fretting over it at all. You give awesome writing advice.
My novel has been so so lacking in subplot, I know what I want for the main story but it NEEDS more substance. This video is immensely helpful
It’s funny, because are you talking about subplots… I think your microphone and your lighting decided to be a subplot to this video LOL trying to switch it up on you!
Camera, “she wants Subplots!? I’ll show her subplots”
And then the battery dies lol
you had me dieing with this comment
jananstunes That’s awesome! 😂
I died reading this hahaha 🤣
Hahah, I haven't been able to get to my messages but I'm glad I could make some folks chuckle
I might have subplots in my story without even knowing it.
This is the most helpfull writing video I have watched, thank you so much! :) I had no idea how to do subplots right.
I liked all the types of subplot, but the love story one will not work for my protagonist, so I'll probably give it to one of my side characters. By the other hand, I have many antagonists, so this one will work really well, hehe.
7:53 such an important point!
This video was really helpful, thanks for sharing
6 am upload? Thank you very much for this!
Current subplot I'm working with that I'm really diggin' is, the ex lover of the protagonist's love interest, comes back into said love interests life and the two have unfinished business that complicates said love interests relationship with the protagonist.
That was confusing, sorry.
Protagonist falls in love. It's going great. Love interest has an ex who pops up in the main story, love interest is torn between ex and protagonist for some strong reason. Maybe the love interest thought the ex was dead. In my plot, the love interest finds out soon after falling for protagonist, that she's pregnant from her ex. She's torn between protagonist, and the social/familial pressure of raising the child with bio dad.
That's all in addition to what the protagonist is dealing with in the main plot.
Hey viven! continued early uploads! love it
Thanks for the video, Vivian!!! I absolutly love planning subplots, in fact, I was planning some for my novel-in-progress today in school!😂 Your videos are so helpful!!
romance and a flash from the past of the protagonist's childhood are my favorite subplots. thanks for this awesome video!!!
Wonderful. Asking these questions can really help generate ideas for some subplots. Love it!
Great content Vivien! You've just clarified a lot of things regarding the subplot for me! Romantic subplots are always a favorite for me, but family and friend subplots are a close second.
This was exactly what I needed! Thank you!!!
Finally started a new project
how's that going?
Definitely super helpful! Straight romance bores me, but romance is my favorite subplot. 🤔
I love subplots with characters, who build a family-like relationship with friends and people close to them. I don't mean in a romantic way tho. As an example, someone travelling together or something and at the end someone basically adopts the kid of the team.
Subplots are super important! Is one of the elements that sometimes keep the reader hooked and eager to keep going! And not to mention the super well used romantic subplot😏😏
You're right about romantic subplots. They are used a lot, but I love them. I also really enjoy subplots that strengthen a relationship with a secondary character, particularly in a familial way. The wise old woman is a personal favorite.
Very helpful Vivian! My favorite subplot is relationships, whether it’s platonic or romantic. I love when another character helps our protagonist along on their soul journey 🤗
Romantic subplots are definitely my favourite! Thanks for persisting even with the technical and voice issues 😼 very helpful advice.
You read my mind! I was hoping to find video about subplots yesterday, and then BOOM! This is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much. Vivien, I’ve been here from the start, and your videos have been a great help for me along my writing journey.
Another great video - all your points were so insightful! subplots can be a challenge, but I think they're a great strategy for bringing secondary characters to life and giving them purpose beyond simply serving the main character's own needs.
This video was very helpful to me, thank you very much! And my favorite kinds of subplots are the familial and the past coming back into the character's life, especially when they are combined. I just think it's so effective because basically everyone can relate to family drama; it's one of the things that shapes us into the adults we become, and even then have influence over us.
When you realize you have a secondary antagonist in your story 😊 Thanks for a great video
Great video, Vivian. One of the most helpful videos I've seen. Romantic subplots are one of the easiest subplots to think of, but can add a lot of emotion to the story. Another great place to find subplots is to ask yourself what is your main protag's nasty habit or destructive behavior he is trying to break, like a drinking or gambling problem. Or maybe he struggles with flirting with pretty girls, which is not a good thing to do, especially on the day before he is to get married. :-) BTW, I tried signing up for your newsletter, and it says to check my email box to confirm my subscription, but it hasn't shown up yet. I'll keep looking.
YES!! THIS is what I needed!Once again you've helped sooo much. Thank you, Vivien You're amazing!
This was really interesting. I always wanted to add more depth to my stories and didn't know how to approach subplot, so this is really helpful. Thank you for sharing your insights. :)
Hey there, I'm new to the channel, but I'm already impressed! Your helping me a lot in learning how to put my ideas in actual concrete use. Thank you so much and please don't stop making videos!!! :D
Thanks, this was very helpful. My protagonist needs a subplot to flesh out her character, and I'll likely be choosing one of these options go go forward. Love your channel!
Thank you! This was totally helpful.
Great advice! I was so unsure if my story had the right kind/amount of subplots, but they all fit in with the examples you gave. Now I understand how to develop them further and tie them in with the ending better too, so thank youuuu
You’re literally helping me out so much :) I cant thank you enough.
Thank you for the information!
Thank you for the help.
Excellent video!!! Really good!
Thank you!!! Super helpful!!!
Well done and helpful video. I admit I love ronantic subplots.
I’m not a vocal coach, but I’m a singer. As you talk your larynx naturally sinks until there’s friction. My choir director had me do a really nasal Minnie Mouse voice to get my larynx to rise back up. Might be worth a try…
I make a point to kill my current favourite supporting character everytime I finish a sub plot. Obviously I write it to flow naturally to that point.
I wrote a fantasy saga and 1/2 of my characters were left in the shade, so i was thinking about killing them off because they didn't serve any dramatic purpose and i couldn't find a way to integrate them into the main story. Then i added a subplot for them to leave the main group and deal with, and it really gave them a chance to shine, i was so stoked with how it had turned out. The subplot didn't seem tacked on either, it was compelling in its own right.
8:11 In the Narniad itself ... it seems each book was built around one astrological planet.
MN - Venus
LWW - Jupiter
HHB - Mercury
PC - Mars
VDT - Sol
SC - Luna
LB - Saturn (+ fix stars at the very ending after passing through the narrow gate).
For each of these, what would you consider the appropriate "subplot (different) planet"?
Is it realised?
This is literally just the video I needed!
Although prologues aren't encouraged, would it be useful to have one that establishes who this second antagonist is and show the reader what his character is and why he'd choose to help the hero against the main villain?
I’m so concerned about the way I write, like I’m really fast paced.
So basically my character is a vigilante, and the first chapter, I go about introducing the villain of the story *The house of cards* which is basically a large organisation that consists of multiple factions like; Diamonds, clubs, Hearts ETC..
But what I’m concerned about is when I actually introduce the protagonist, like full on.. one day his in Washington, and then the next page, his been to Australia, and his now working with a science group researching Atlantis.
Like I really don’t know how to transition with detail to basically anything.
Let me give you a page of my book and please let me know what you think. Thanks!
The detective reached for and opened the gate door which caused a loud screeching sound, as if a cat was having children late at night. It slid to the other side of the wall, letting him inside. Inside was complete darkness, the only light appeared from the moon outside of the hole filled factory.
The factory was really big, it was clearly tearing apart with age, as bits of metal hung from the roof. The detective moved away from the entrance closer to the shadows. It was clear to him that he was being watched. “It was you wasn’t it?” He whispered into the darkness. “We’ve been working together for the Ghan murders, and the street wars related to Kyla Blevins. You should know that I don’t use a gun.” A figure appeared behind the defective, he clearly knew exactly what Plegan was talking about. He was wearing white robes that led into a hoodie covering his face. His feet were covered by what seemed to be a buskin (an Ancient Greek boot, that covered his legs up to his knee.) The detective turned around to face the man. But just as he did, time slowed down for Plegan. The man came running at him very quickly. But to the detective, it seemed as if it took hours.. “GET THE FUCK DOWN” He stammered as he ran at the detective and bought him to the ground, within seconds the place started getting riddled with bullets. The rebound made noises so close to their ears the detective squirmed each time. Suddenly the bullets came to a holt. And for a brief moment, nothing happened.. just the sound of the night could be heard.
The detective quickly ran into the darkness of the factory, so that he could see what was happening. The sound of people opening truck doors and closing them filled the factory. “They’re coming.” Then after a few short moments of silence, “Stay here.” The man whispered. “Move in” a scream came from outside. They didn’t know what they were walking into “PUSHING IN” a voice came from outside as they flung a stun grenade into the Area. During that moment where the stun grenade went off, and light filled the factory for about half a millisecond The man (Who went by the name Fantasia) could be seen on the ceiling. The people screaming moved into the factory. They looked like soldiers.. they wore gear similar to that of someone in the marine corps, with night vision goggles. And AR M4’s which were military weapons. But just as two of them moved in, Fantasia dropped on them like a boulder.. slashing one of their necks and knocking the weapon out of the other soldiers hand. The remaining soldier tried to fight.
Like it just feels too fast paced for me.
Anyway thanks for your videos, they’ve really been helping me out throughout this journey.
That was very fast passed, but if it only happens every so often and the entire story isn't that fast, it should be good. Also, you made me laugh with the, "as if a cat was having children late at night." Because I've never heard it before
Yep. Kaboom goes the dynamite. Or... lighting equipment. As the case be.
My favorite subplot for one of my MCs is the revealing of her secret phobia and how she got that way, as well as how she has to face her fear indirectly throughout the series just to have to face it head on later on. I just hope my beta readers will like it as much as I do. Could you do a video on subtlety sometime? Thanks! :D
Loved this! I love subplots but I'll admit they're hard to implement. Being a plotter definitely comes in handy when it comes to subplot ;)
so would you say JK Rowling was a.... Harry Plotter?
psteeg 😂
Without consciously doing so, the rough draft of my novel has 2 subplots.
I'm still going to add a family one (mother issues) and a humor one... or maybe that will be the humor one!
First, I love the video, subplots were never a problem for me (though for many of my friends they are) and it was nice to hear someone else's take on it. With that being said, I have a question that isn't about subplots, but I feel like this is a good place to get a consensus for it. My friend and I are arguing about have real places in a realistic fiction book I'm writing, I think its ok as long as you put a disclaimer at the start of the book saying something along the lines of "While some of the locations in this book are real, the way they are used is purely fictional." The main location that we are arguing about is a school, which is one of the three main places in the book. What are your thoughts (To everyone) about this subject?
The subplot I'm writing focuses on one of the protagonist's companions who slowly tricks him in each chapter to letting him think there's someone eviler but in the end it all ties together
Sidenote: don't know if that made any sense but I tried my best... So yeah
Helpful✨💯
I hate when tech issues happen during shoots, especially when you have to shoot more than once. Good job charging ahead anyway. :)
FYI, I noticed that your background kept coming in and out of focus. Wondering if something was up with the camera during the shoot too.
I will be back soon. Have to do some last bit of studying for today...
Great vid. thanks
I've just started the most important subplot not featuring Susan Pevensie herself (yes, it's a fan fic novel, probably I'll make no cent of it).
Key turning point in Su's plot : she saves a girl from being forced into aborting under false pretences.
Logically required subplot : how does the girl continue avoiding it?
Georg(ina) Kirrin and her gipsy friend do have a thing to do with it. (yes, it's a cross over, featuring Famous Five AND Club des Cinq at least marginally : my fan fic theory on why sth like five years of school time contains sth like ten years of holidays and adventures is distributing the adventures between two related families, each having a lonely cousin and her three cousins who are more hip) ...
Yessssssss FINALLY!!!
Very good sister
Two years late, but I'm a vocal coach! It sounds to me like you use the lower portion of your range when speaking formally (a super common habit for public speakers, since we code deeper voices as being more credibility thanks to ye olde patriarchy) and at the lowest end of that, you can hear the tension and scratch in your voice. Over a longer recording session, those moments add up pretty quickly to cause fatigue. I would try slightly raising your pitch to help combat throat soreness and exhaustion in longer recordings
If you are writing a series, can some subplots arch throughout several books?
Does anyone else have difficulties knowing if something is a subplot? The story I'm writing has several different things that tie into it, but I wouldn't really call them full subplots. They're mostly just character relationships, overcoming of flaws and stuff but if I left it all out I wouldn't really have a story anymore. I'm sorry, but I guess I still don't really get subplots. The overarching emotion would be sadness or drama I guess, but that's mostly because the backstories of my characters are pretty sad... What I really want to say is: I can't really seperate my main plot from my subplot. If I try to figure out the main plot it's the same as a synopsis
Vivien Reis you’re one of a very fun female UA-camr
this is a good video.
What about romance subplot in mystery
My favorite subplot: something creeping up from someone's past because of the main character beginning on the journey of the story. Someone having done something in their past to get themselves to the nice position they hold now but now it's coming back to bite them. It makes me, as a reader, feel sympathy for the poor (doctor, lawyer, business person, successful mother, etc.) to have this nonsense from their past dredged up now.
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Do you find that there's a fatigue among modern readers regarding romantic subplots, especially in non-romantic genres, or can it still be done well? I *think* I have an interesting angle to take it in the fantasy book I'm writing, but I'm a little nervous about readers saying "ugh, this again?" or something like that.
I’m here bcuz am not quite sure what subplots are
From the video it seems i have subplots but i never knew they were called subplots
One is family issues: the mc’s father is dead and mother grieves the father’s death still as a drunk and a sad excuse for a mother and a lazy bum who refuses to work so her daughter’s have to
The mc’s sister gets captured in another country
The love interest’s parents are nobility, they are posh and classy, but absolutely hate each other behind closed doors
The mc’s best friend starts to fall for a guy that represents the exact thing she hates: nobility
I am assuming that if it directly affects the plot, then it is not a subplot... but parts of the main plot🤷🏽♀️.. these that I have listed affect the plot but not directly, it more affects the characters
This is my favorite method of information sharing: Okay, so… I got really bored. I made a video. Here you go. Like it, don’t like it, whatever.
sub-plots are seriously tricky for me to write.. oh hey! A video to fix my life
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Hey, I am working on a High Fantasy Novel... And I am having trouble with Chapter One. I have worked on the world building for four years, and just finished the Prologue, but Chapter One just isn't working out that much...
Start writing your inciting incident scene first. Then backtrack to how they got there
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•Subplots
~•A subplot is help us understand the main character
-Ex. Their Motivations. How they react in certain situations. What they think is important in life. their flaws.
•~ Subplots are stories that allow us to get to know the main character before the climax/plot
-Subplots need a beginning middle and end of some sort
*Subplots must AFFECT the MAIN PLOT
-Finding Subplots/Coming up
~•What is protagonists relationship with family
Ex: siblings & parents
~•This can be used to highlight the different sides of your character by adding meaning to a flaw that ends up affecting the main plot
Secondary antagonist can be used to strengthen the battle with main antagonist.
A past history that crops back up to hurt the main character
-Family, Past Lover
Wasn’t a problem before, but ever since the journey to main plot it arises
**Presents a flaw protagonist has to overcome before climac
I am chuckling at some funny moments here. 2nd, when I was young and reading Lord of the Rings, I would get bored with Sam and Frodo and couldn't wait to get back to Merry and Pippen with the Ents (giant talking trees), but I am now writing in first person, through one first-person narrator, so I can't really get so immersed into a subplot. 3rd, your voice sounds fine!
are subplots continuous throughout the story (main plot), or is it supposed to start somewhere during the main plot and then also end before the main plot ends? Or am I confusing subplots with events now
The rules are not so rigid. It's a case by case basis.
What if there is a subplot that doesnt teach the mc anything, but triggeres the climax?
That's just the main plot, nothing sub about it.
I CANT find a good subplot for my Romance.I’m freaking out😫
Vivien and the end of her plot video in 2016: The subplot video is coming next
* 2 years later *
"Hi guys sorry for being late "
5:53 Mmmm... more steaks. :P
In a nutshell, find something going on in the protagonist's personal life that parallels the main plot
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What are some of your favourite books to read? Or that have inspired you?
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Three assholes for no reason. How could you give this a thumbs down when someone goes out their way to help their peer group?? Insufferable
we dont do subplots..reality in the congo is difficult and complicated enough..no one believes our reality as it is