Outlining Your Novel
You begin with action that is compelling enough to draw us in, make us want to know more. Background is where you let us see and know who these people are, how they’ve come to be together, what was going on before the opening of the story. Then you develop these people, so that we learn what they care most about. The plot—the drama, the actions, th
... See moreAnne Lamott • Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
ABDCE, for Action, Background, Development, Climax, and Ending. You begin with action that is compelling enough to draw us in, make us want to know more. Background is where you let us see and know who these people are, how they’ve come to be together, what was going on before the opening of the story. Then you develop these people, so that we lear
... See moreAnne Lamott • Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Write out who knows what, when. This is usually just a quick list where I look over my plot and jot down the flow of important information to make sure I haven’t done something dumb like have the protagonists making a decision using information they wouldn't actually know yet.
Rachel Aaron • 2k to 10k: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love
11 laws of showrunning
The Eleven Laws of Showrunning by Javier Grillo-Marxuach provide advice and insights for effectively managing a television show, from fostering a creative environment to delegating responsibility and sharing credit.
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