Are Subplots Necessary?
The subplots in my novel “Secrets & Lies in El Salvador” not only tie into the main story and reinforce the central message, but they also tie into each other. Susan Leigh Noble’s points here are important to heed if you are writing a novel or even a memoir.
Do you know a/b my debut novel “Secrets & Lies in El Salvador”? A young American woman goes to war-torn El Salvador: http://tinyurl.com/klxbt4y
My husband made a video for my novel. He wrote the song too:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/P11Ch5chkAc?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent
Originally posted on Into Another World:
A subplot is a mini-story woven into your main story. It could involve your main character having two things going on at the same time (such as finding love while solving a mystery) or it can involve secondary characters having their own issues.
Now you don’t absolutely need to include a subplot into your story but there are many good reasons to include one.
It adds depth to your story.
If the subplot involves secondary characters, it can make them more rounded and complete.
It can help build tension. (You can leave your main story line hanging and switch to the subplot to keep your reader wondering what happens.)
Subplots can pile on problems for the main character or perhaps distract them from their course.
It can reveal information to your main character or to your reader
It can set up characters for multi-book series
Incorporating Subplot
Now your subplot…
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