Donna L.H. Smith

The last couple weeks we’ve been looking at plot patterns as outlined in James Scott Bell’s Plot & Structure. This week, we look at plot patterns of The Chase, and One Against/One Apart. Next week, we’ll wrap it up with Power and Allegory. #plotting #plotpatterns Click to Tweet

Last week we began looking at plot patterns from James Scott Bell’s Plot & Structure. We’ll continue this week. #plotpatterns #plottingpatterns #plottinglove #plottingadventure

Hello Everyone! Again, I’m pleased to be part of a special Facebook Party. But this time, I’m promoting Rose’s Redemption. My second book in the Known by Heart series is hot off the press, so to speak and is available from Amazon and from this website.

It will make a great Christmas present for the book lover in your family and friendship circle.

Here’s the linkto the Party. Enter to win all kinds of wonderful prizes! The grand prize is to win a copy of ELEVEN books – many of them Christmas stories.

My slot is 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST. I’ll be giving away a mini-journal set and one full-sized lined journal from Eccolo. They’re beautiful and just the thing Rose would write in if she kept a diary.

Rose’s Redemption takes place during Fall 1871 through Spring 1872. So Thanksgiving and Christmas are celebrated…

Today I’ll be using two resources to talk about plot patterns. One is James Scott Bell’s Plot & Structure. The other is DiAnn Mills’ Dance of Character & Plot. I’m using both, because even though what they say is similar, the way they say is different. Both perspectives can broaden your understanding of plotting. Click to Tweet #Plotpatterns #Plotting

Last time, I surveyed what plotting systems could work for a “pantser” or a “No Outline Person.” (NOP). I’m using James Scott Bell’s Plot & Structure. #amwriting #plotting systems #plotsystems. What are you—an OP or an NOP? Click to Tweet

Let’s take a look at the various plotting systems outliners or Outline Persons use, from index cards, to headlights, to the Borg.