How to Write the MIDPOINT: Plotting the PERFECT MIDDLE for Your Book
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- The midpoint! It's a toughie, right? But if you can nail it, you can make the whole books sing. This video offers three different ways to approach the midpoint, so you can plot just the right one for your book.,
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But most importantly, you've also helped me identify some major flaws in my writing - the biggest being that as a pantser, I am not thinking enough about the villains narrative, or the fact that every character is the star in their own story, so to speak, and have their own things going on. I am now becoming a plotter because I don't think it is possible to be a pantser when it comes to the type of books I eventually want to write. In the meantime I am having a lot of fun planning, using all the information and tools you've given me with your channel.
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Thank you so much for this lovely comment! I’m delighted that my videos are helping you! In your writing journey. Thanks for taking the time to let me know!
Just what I needed. I'm halfway done with my book and now have the second half to complete. I'm an underwriter so it has been a challenge. Thanks for your tips:)
Awesome, I’m glad I put together something so timely for you! I hope it helps!
You’re channel is so helpful and I love that you always have yarn in the background ❤
Glad you enjoy it!
This was amazing. Thank you for the breakdown. Could you do one on the Fun and Games section of a cozy mystery?
Another winner, Jane. Super helpful, fantastic ideas!
Thank you so much, Julia!
Really helpful, thanks :)
Excellent thoughts on the different ways you can take a story from the midpoint. Going to bookmark this one to come back to when I reach the middle!
Awesome, that’s so cool!
James Scott Bell wrote an excellent book all about midpoints and their significance called Writing Your Novel From the Middle. I think you all who's stuck about the midpoint should check it out - it blew my mind :)
Thanks for the recommendation, Ina!
Brilliantly described Jane - so helpful, thanks!
Awesome, Danny, I’m so glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for a very good video. It made me rethink the story I’m writing.
I’m so glad you found it helpful!
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
How would we end the story if qe wanted it to be a tragedy... "um, it's not?"
Seriously though, great and very actionable information here. I'll be checking out your other videos for sure. Subbed.
Haha, good point... it IS a tragedy! Glad you liked the video!
It'd be interesting to combine these three types of midpoints with Yes, But/No, and Furthermore.
For example, the Dragon Descends seems very much like a Yes, But. YES, you've seen and been charmed by the dinosaurs, BUT now they're out and hungry. YES, you've all survived the distress call, BUT a scary thing burst out of John Hurt's chest and is hungry.
The Deeper In could be either, depending. However, I'm not sure about the Bad Ending. It feels almost like a No, But. NO, you can't achieve your goal, BUT you can try to achieve a different one... Unless it's NO, you didn't achieve your goal this try, AND FURTHERMORE, you can't achieve it at all.
Thoughts?
Hmm... I like the way you think, but I have to admit I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this one. I'll have to give it some more thought.
Your videos are so informative and to the point! Happy new subscriber here.
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you like them!
0:19 “Don’t be scared.” Too late!!!
It’s all going to be all right. 😁
Volume really bad
Thanks for the comment!