Plotting is one of the most challenging aspects of writing a novel. Some writers are meticulous plotters who map out each scene of their novel, while others are pantsers that allow the story to come to them as they write. Learning how to plot a novel successfully will take your story to new heights and strengthen your abilities as a writer, so in this video I reveal the best way to approach your plotting strategy.
 
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GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / https://amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / https://amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum / https://amzn.to/3Z4at03 
 
SOME OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS:
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / https://amzn.to/3vvWItt
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / https://amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5 
 
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MORE BOOK PUBLISHING ADVICE:
5 Common Plot Mistakes and How to Fix Them:    • 5 Common Plot Mistakes and How to Fix...  
Does Your Plot Suck?    • Does Your Plot Suck?  
Overdone Plot Twists to Avoid:    • Overdone Plot Twists to Avoid  
 
3 KEY STEPS TO PLOTTING A NOVEL:
02:23 – Identify your protagonist’s objectives
04:50 – Establish the stakes
06:05 – Create obstacles that get in the way
 
ABOUT ME: 
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
 
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Chilling by HoobeZa    • [No Copyright] Chill Lo-Fi Guitar Ins...  
Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com 
Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT 
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