Screenshot of my plotting spreadsheet which includes notes like: Time stamp Actual scene Story beat POV Setting Function / context Draft text Foreword Narrative frame Author To make the reader think the actual Minfeld experiments actually existed (see The Odessa Files) Prologue Flash forward Copy of GP consultation notes Setting up that Emi has developed headaches. ust like the other participants / victims of the monster DAY 1 Emi's morning routine. She wakes up mute. Looks in bathroom mirror, and sees the "grey, mobile, glistening" thing at the back of her throat. Makes herself sick (after that, she can speak). Feed her pet reptile (name only given) Status quo Emi Emi's home To show that there is something "off" / damaged about Emi. A dread flag DAY 1 Commute to work? Status quo Emi Emi's home city Establishing more of character and ordinary world DAY 1 Arrives punctually at the office. Her co-worker tells her there was a call for her. Post-it on her sk with a name and number (that she does cognise). Has an uncanny feelir Inciting incident Emi Emi's office Emi's voice is working fine by now Juxtaposition of "cosiness" of work office with supportive colleagues, and the coldness of Emi's character / home life (the gap) DAY 1 ills Anna back. Interference on phone lin nna): "I can hear him screaming! Screaming Emi has other stories she's working on and is busy, but Anna is persistent: says she'll be in town all afternoon. Emi is waiting for people to get back to her / waiting on updates from court. Emi says she'll let Anna know if she can make it. Refusal of the call. Emi Emi's office Verdict links to Emi's own experience of crime. But it's only a drink driving offence (female pillar of comminty crashed into kids playground) - doesn't connect witj the depravity Emi has experienced. It feels hollow to her as

🤣🤣🤣🤣 YES!
Here’s a sneak peak of mine.
It’s kind of based on the #StoryGrid approach, but I’ve done my own version.
storygrid.com/spreadsheet/

New video! 🎉
I sat down with Story Grid–certified editor Amber Weber to break down the 5 Commandments of Story, the Editor’s 6 Core Questions, and how Story Grid helps writers shape stronger drafts.

🎥 Watch: youtu.be/MZdZpz_9X3Q

#StoryGrid

The #StoryGrid Commandments give writers an excellent toolkit for tightening scenes. It may not work for every author, and there are other scene models out there to check out. But I recommend looking at Story Grid – it contains lots of great ideas for writers. #writingadvice #writing #bookcoaching

Hey #SkyWriters
One of my top writing craft books is ‘Story Grid-What Good Editors Know’…no question. As invaluable as this was for me, it was a gateway to an entirely new way of learning the building blocks of storytelling. #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #storygrid #amwriting #amediting

I’m writing a baseball novel with a supernatural twist.
It’s Redemption Story with an External Horror plot set in #FenwayPark Demonic possession. Faustian deals. Editing is underway. More soon. #MLB #REDSOX #BostonRedSox #RedSoxNation #StoryGrid #amediting #writingcommunity #SkyWriters #writers

One of the most important things I’ve learned from #StoryGrid was The 5 (or 6) Commandments of Storytelling. Keeps my scenes on track.
Every Scene Must Have:
1. Inciting Incident
2. Progressive Complication(s)
3. Turning Point Prog. Comp. ⬆️
4. Crisis
5. Climax
6. Resolution
#WritingTips #Writers

Best thing I’ve learned from #StoryGrid was the Commandments of Storytelling. Keeps me on track whenever a scene goes nowhere. Every Scene Must Have:
1. Inciting Incident
2. Progressive Complications
3. Turning Point Progressive Complication
4. Crisis
5. Climax
6. Resolution
#writingtips #writers

Today’s #WritingInTheMargins was going through an older #StoryGrid infographic about the heroic journey and adding it to Plottr. Sometimes in my craft I have to pause and remind myself of the general roadmap so I don’t get lost in the discovery writing.
#AmPlotting