Learn to Write the Novel Way

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Review: Think of the flow of a comic-book, take that outline, and write your novel : This is the best book I have found to get me writing and enjoying it! Her basic steps to getting a book written are: --Imitate comic book writers. They call it the Master Plot Outline (MPO). 1. Hook reader 2. Establish setting 3.Introduce protagonist (main character) 4. Establish protagonist's goals 5. Establish current situation 6. Introduce conflict (the villain) 7. Villain characterization Establish plot gimmick (add subtle detail that later becomes clear) Transitions to provide motivations for protagonists Protagonist and antagonist move toward eachother Reinforce protagonist goals Establish plot plant (tease reader with foreshadowing) Introduce supporting cast and sub-plot Sub-plot development in relation to protagonists Develop conflict Protagonist's big entrance Big fight scene Villain gets upper hand Pickup sub-plot Transition Back to protagonist Things look bad Protagonist is up against the wall Reaction and dilemma Decision Pay-off plot plants Character growth to over come the antagonist Payoff plot gimmick Protagonist overcomes Protagonist achieves goal Resolve plot It's as simple as that. Here is your outline, now write your book!