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October 2016
- 4 Ways to Write Backstory That Matters (How to Outline for NaNoWriMo, Pt. 5): Backstory influences plot events, character motives, and thematic subtext. Here are the only 4 questions you need to find your best backstory.
- How to Find and Fill All Your Plot Holes (How to Outline for NaNoWriMo, Pt. 4): When you approach plot holes purposefully during your outline, filling them in can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the entire writing process.
- 3 Steps to Find the Heart of Your Story (How to Outline for NaNoWriMo, Pt. 3): Can you outline your story’s theme? If you start by asking yourself these three questions, you will be able to find the heart of your story every time.
- Start Your Outline With These 4 Questions (How to Outline for NaNoWriMo, Pt. 2): Where do you start your line? By using these these four questions to discover the big-picture “skeleton” of your story.
- How to Outline for NaNoWriMo: Should You Outline Your Novel?: Should you outline your novel before the first draft? And, if you do, how much is the right amount for you? Get ready for NaNoWriMo with this new series!
