Desperately Seeking Structure
November is National Novel Writing Month (aka #NaNoWriMo), which means countless writers are pouring out torrents of words. But the Muse doesn’t always bother with plot, so writers sometimes get swept through their opening chapters and deep into a story before realizing they haven’t a clue how to end it.
This post is for those busy souls in the midst of the creative process. Some of you are using the classic three-act approach, others are writing by the seat of your pants. And while you’re cranking out pages, a completed manuscript might seem a vague and distant possibility.
We’ve all been there, lost in a glorious maze of prose. Sadly, those untamed manuscripts often end up in the proverbial desk drawer, unmarketable and abandoned. So here are some ideas to help you shape your creative product into a comprehensive whole. These odd tidbits have helped me from time to time, and I hope might you find something here that will light the path from beginning to end.
... For the full article, please see my post on AlgonquinRedux.com:
http://algonquinredux.com/desperately...
This post is for those busy souls in the midst of the creative process. Some of you are using the classic three-act approach, others are writing by the seat of your pants. And while you’re cranking out pages, a completed manuscript might seem a vague and distant possibility.
We’ve all been there, lost in a glorious maze of prose. Sadly, those untamed manuscripts often end up in the proverbial desk drawer, unmarketable and abandoned. So here are some ideas to help you shape your creative product into a comprehensive whole. These odd tidbits have helped me from time to time, and I hope might you find something here that will light the path from beginning to end.
... For the full article, please see my post on AlgonquinRedux.com:
http://algonquinredux.com/desperately...
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