Plotting Your Masterpiece: 7 Methods to Map Your Book
You might just conquer your novel after reading this
Writing a book can be tougher than facing down a grizzly with a butter knife.
That blank page glares at you, daring your fingers to dance. Your thoughts bounce around like a pinball machine on tilt. So, how do you wrangle those wild ideas into a story? How do you keep them organized so they don’t derail the narrative?
The answer is simple: plot.
Plotting gives structure to your story and outlines the sequence of events that will make up your book. It makes sure that every piece falls into place and helps ensure your readers stay engaged with the story as it unfolds. Here are seven ways to start plotting your next book masterpiece.
Try the Unchained Brainstorm
First, try free-flowing your thoughts onto the page.
Let that stream of consciousness pour out unfiltered, like a tipped bottle of ink. Call it the “Unchained Brainstorm.” It ain’t orderly, but you can tidy it up later.
Action: Write freely and without judgment to get your initial ideas out of your head and onto the page.
